Santa arrived courtesy of the NI Fire & Rescue Service and was joined on his rounds by hospital staff, fire and rescue personnel and representatives of City of Derry Airport, who also helped gather donations towards special gifts for the children and young people.
Photos by Brendan McDaid / Derry Journal.
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Cara McGIll (11) was all smiles as she joined Santa in a rendition of Jingle Bells. Photo: Brendan McDaid
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Little Jamie Harkin (four months) and his mother Rachel from the Hatmore area with Santa and one of his elves at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry on Thursday. Photo: Brendan McDaid
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Little Jamie Harkin (four months) and his mother Rachel from the Hatmore area with Santa and one of his elves at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry on Thursday. Photo: Brendan McDaid
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Little Charli McCafferty (4) with Santa and his elves. Photo: Brendan McDaid