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: Isobel and Chris Hayes with Peter Brabazon and MJ Scanlan.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Isobel and Chris Hayes with Peter Brabazon and MJ Scanlan.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Marie Dunne, Malissa Phelan and Veronica Hogan Lee.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Marie Dunne, Malissa Phelan and Veronica Hogan Lee.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Lorraine Brown, Betty Taylor, Olivia Maguire and Yvonne Aherne.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Lorraine Brown, Betty Taylor, Olivia Maguire and Yvonne Aherne.PICTURE: HARRY REID

BELOW: Debbie Paget with Susan Twomey and Sandrine Dunlop.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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BELOW: Debbie Paget with Susan Twomey and Sandrine Dunlop.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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