In this trip Down Memory Lane, we return to a momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopened to public following the devastating fire of 2009. We hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures from 2014, captured through the lens of local photographer Shelley Corcoran. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — In this trip Down Memory Lane, we return to a momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopened to public following the devastating fire of 2009. We hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures from 2014, captured through the lens of local photographer Shelley Corcoran. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

Down Memory Lane | Momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopens to public

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 22nd Dec 2024, 11:00 GMT

Following the devastating fire of 2009 St Mel's Cathedral reopened to the public on Christmas week 2014

Caption: Tony, Jack and Charlotte-May Doyle, Dawn Melia with the family painting, one of the few things that did not burn in the fire.

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Caption: Tony, Jack and Charlotte-May Doyle, Dawn Melia with the family painting, one of the few things that did not burn in the fire.

Caption: Courtney and Callum Nolan looking at the crib

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Caption: Courtney and Callum Nolan looking at the crib

Caption: Jamie Matthews admiring the stained glass windows

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Caption: Jamie Matthews admiring the stained glass windows

Caption: Bernie Kane and Kevin Heffernan

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Caption: Bernie Kane and Kevin Heffernan

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