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Santa in Carrickroe.

On Sunday, December 4th Santa arrived in Carrickroe and spent some time meeting the people and especially the young. Some of them were not too enthusiastic about going too close and were then brave to shake a hand in his direction after receiving a gift and getting out of his reach. He arrived by a special horse-drawn buggy, which we hear suffered a puncture on the way in to the Community centre. However the excitement was high as the children waited for him to arrive and the cold breeze outside was ignored as the wait was all worthwhile. The local school choir entertained with Christmas carols and inside the bucking bronco was keeping them occupied. Santa then took his place in a specially prepared and decorated alcove and children lined up in a orderly queue to meet the big man and place their orders for December 25th. A gift was accepted willingly, a photo was taken and then it was off to find other forms of entertainment. The adults, including Santa’s chauffeur, enjoyed a hot cup of tea with mince pies and other goodies. It was a great community evening with plenty to keep young minds occupied and well done to the organisers.

Look who is trying to get to Santa!!

Watch the little boy in the navy jacket with hood - a distant wave.