There was a great Christmas Spirit all around, in Callan last Sunday, for the start of the festive season with the L'Arche Christmas Fair. With goodies aplenty on sale, there was even a visit from the main man himself - Santa Claus! Click through to see all the great photographs from the day, with thanks to our photographer Harry Reid! BELOW: Santa Claus (Mikie Ramsbottom) with Michael Holland, Doireann Harte, Ellie Lee and Mason Treacy.

placeholder image — There was a great Christmas Spirit all around, in Callan last Sunday, for the start of the festive season with the L'Arche Christmas Fair. With goodies aplenty on sale, there was even a visit from the main man himself - Santa Claus! Click through to see all the great photographs from the day, with thanks to our photographer Harry Reid! BELOW: Santa Claus (Mikie Ramsbottom) with Michael Holland, Doireann Harte, Ellie Lee and Mason Treacy.

Christmas begins in Callan at the L'Arche Christmas Fair

By Sian Moloughney

Reporter

Published 30th Nov 2022, 15:46 GMT

BELOW: Peggy Lyons, Michael Holland and Majella Harte.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Peggy Lyons, Michael Holland and Majella Harte.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Dale Hickey, Laura McGrath and Lorraine Brown.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Dale Hickey, Laura McGrath and Lorraine Brown.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Maire Dunne with the friendly L'Arche pussycat.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Maire Dunne with the friendly L'Arche pussycat.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Marty Ramsbottom, Aidan Frampton, Ger Treacy, Peter Aldridge, Maeve O'Flynn and Mary Verling.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Marty Ramsbottom, Aidan Frampton, Ger Treacy, Peter Aldridge, Maeve O'Flynn and Mary Verling.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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