Sunday (December 18) saw St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon provided the most beautiful candlelit setting for Operation Blue Light Santa’s fundraiser. The Mulligan Sisters Christmas Concert by Candlelight in aid of Little Blue Heroes, Bridgeways Family Resource Centre & Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre attracted a large and attentive audience. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The concert was very kindly supported by Creative Ireland. Aideen and Mary Mulligan are sisters from Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. They have been singing together since they were 3 years-old. Mary is a Mezzo Soprano and Aideen is Soprano. They sung in harmony with a wonderful mix of classical , sacred, operatic & Christmas songs. They were accompanied by Pianist Padhraic O’Cuinneagain on grand piano. Padhraic is a lecturer in music in TUI Dublin with over 40 years experience. The audience sung along creating a spectacular festive atmosphere. Ballymahon man, Ray Kenny looking very dapper introduced the pieces of music and expertly explained their origin. John Conlon provided sound and lighting while Mick Conlon captured this outstanding concert by video. Fr Liam Murray and Mary Murtagh decorated the Church to perfection and Kate Connolly Jackson added her magic to the occasion with a stunning display of candles adding to the ambience. PICTURES | Jingle bells and sleigh bells ring at ‘Operation Blue Light Santa’ Longford Christmas Community Fun Day A free prize draw took place with fabulous prizes donated by Eddie Keenan Electrical, Alison Brad, Sony’s Aromas, Ann Kilduff, Jacinta Brady, Jacinta Dervin and artist Zita McGarry. The Operation Blue Light Santa Team would like to thank County Librarian Martina Needham & Patricia Briody from Ballymahon Library for their invaluable assistance with the organising of the fundraiser and a special thank you to everyone who supported and helped in any way. Our final event takes place in Longford Shopping Centre at 5pm on Wednesday, December 21 with Longford Gospel Choir providing the
PICTURES | Longford's talented Mulligan sisters perform lovely Christmas concert in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon
Caption: Margaret Kenny and Geraldine Kavanagh Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Meriel and Victor McCord, Edel Kane at ‘The Mulligan Sisters Christmas Concert by Candlelight’ in St Matthew’s Church
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PICTURES | Santa and Mrs Claus bring festive cheer to Ballymahon PICTURES | North Longford community enjoys truly magical Christmas concert and carol service Caption: Kate and John Bohan at ‘The Mulligan Sisters Christmas Concert by Candlelight’ in St Matthew’s Church Picture: Shelley Corcoran
