IRD Duhallow Host Very Special Visitors

The evening was a great success with over 130 children and families in attendance which consisted of both locals and families which are new arrivals to the area. The entertainment on the evening was well received with local face painter Aileen Power and her team on hand to create wonderful art designs. IRD Duhallow staff facilitated art and craft workshops along with cookie decorating and handmade Christmas decorations.

The final part of the night was a visit to the main man himself, Santa, who was accompanied by Mrs Claus. While families waited excitedly for their turn, they enjoyed the tasty delicacies from Duhallow Community Food Services. Sheila Fitzgerald was on hand to take some lovely family photos for all who attended. Children attending Newmarket Afterschools also popped in for a visit and got to meet Santa and Mrs Claus. Everyone was able to head home before the bad storm arrived and settle in to watch The Late Late Toy Show, content with having told Santa in Newmarket what they wished for.

Lohovskyi Tymofii and Buts Mykhailo had a great time at the arts and crafts!

Olesia Hazhur posing by the magical Christmas tree in the Foyer

Sharleen O’Keeffe with Maisie, Ben and Alice

Aoife O’Connor and Family

Michael, Michael Jr. and Paula O’Connor of Newmarket

Elaine and Johnathan Kelleher, Millstreet

Family Gathering of the O’Connors, Kanturk, and Quinns, Newmarket

The Haggards; Brett & Tayla with Rogan & Rylee

Carmel Twohig-Jones with her daughters Fíadh & Aila and Ella Boureau with daughters Paige & Bonnie

IRD Duhallow Staff that helped out on the night!