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: Joe Rooney and Tommy Murphy (Usher in the Cathedral from 1978 - 2006)

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Caption: Joe Rooney and Tommy Murphy (Usher in the Cathedral from 1978 - 2006)

Caption: Colm Dardis, John Farrell, Pat Mollaghan and Richard Keogh

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Caption: Colm Dardis, John Farrell, Pat Mollaghan and Richard Keogh

Caption: Ann Kane and Sr Margaret

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Caption: Ann Kane and Sr Margaret

Caption: Julie Clabby, Marie Casey and Elizabeth Crossan

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Caption: Julie Clabby, Marie Casey and Elizabeth Crossan

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