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Guests enjoying the festivities.

IN PICTURES: Food and Craic at Galliagh Senior Citizens Christmas Party in Derry's St. Paul’s PS

A fantastic night’s craig was had by over 70 pensioners who turned up at St. Paul’s Primary School on a cold and wet Friday night to be fed and entertained by the fabulous Willie McCready.

Residents from all over Galliagh and Shantallow were served a three-course meal, wine and danced the night away into the wee small hours in the annual event was has become more popular each year.

Event organiser, Paula Kane said she was delighted with the turnout at this year’s event and thanked the many volunteers who, once again, did sterling work in serving up a feast and entertainment.

“A massive thank you to McMullan Foods, who once again turned up trumps, my three girls – Sharon, Roisin and Clare for their super support and not forgetting Charlotte and Michaela from the school canteen who were brilliant. And lest I forget, the fabulous entertainment from renowned local musician Willie McCready.”

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