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: Choir performing at the first Mass to be celebrated at the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: Choir performing at the first Mass to be celebrated at the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: Choir in full voice at St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: Choir in full voice at St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: Reader at first Mass in reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: Reader at first Mass in reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: Michael Shedwell and Pauline Rayner

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Caption: Michael Shedwell and Pauline Rayner

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