There was plenty of festive cheer on display in Edgeworthstown last weekend as children, families and members of the public at large witnessed the long awaited turning on of the Christmas lights. Santa Claus himself, even made an impromtu appearance, arriving in on a blue coloured Kiernan Milling truck to the delight of young and old alike. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was also on hand to take in some of the atmosphere, capturing plenty of the action through the lens of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — There was plenty of festive cheer on display in Edgeworthstown last weekend as children, families and members of the public at large witnessed the long awaited turning on of the Christmas lights. Santa Claus himself, even made an impromtu appearance, arriving in on a blue coloured Kiernan Milling truck to the delight of young and old alike. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was also on hand to take in some of the atmosphere, capturing plenty of the action through the lens of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Holiday season gathers pace as Longford crowds savour turning on of Edgeworthstown Christmas lights

By News Reporter

Published 8th Dec 2022, 16:00 BST

Updated 8th Dec 2022, 16:10 BST

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Caption: Karolina Raskyte, Greta Gotoskate and Sara Spoljar

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Caption: Lilly Grant and Sophie Gilchriest

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Caption: Carleigh Hough, Eibhlin Quinn and Anna Maria Girke

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Caption: Philip and Anne Quinn, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Sergeant James Rowan and Cllr Paul Ross at the switching on of the Edgeworthstown Christmas lights

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PICTURES | Holiday season gathers pace as Longford crowds savour turning on of Edgeworthstown Christmas lights

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