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.

placeholder image — 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.

33 joyous photos of Santa visiting Children's Ward at Derry Hospital

By Brendan McDaid

Published 21st Dec 2023, 13:34 GMT

Updated 21st Dec 2023, 13:35 GMT

Santa and his little elf buddies have brought some amazing festive cheer to children at young people at Altnagelvin Hospital on Thursday.

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.

And its definitely the nice list for Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny.

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And its definitely the nice list for Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny. Photo: Brendan McDaid

Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny with Santa and his elves.

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Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny with Santa and his elves. Photo: Brendan McDaid

High five from Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny for Santa and his elves.

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High five from Ellis O'Kane (6) from Feeny for Santa and his elves. Photo: Brendan McDaid

Santa asking Olivia King (15) from Coleraine about Christmas wish lists this year.

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Santa asking Olivia King (15) from Coleraine about Christmas wish lists this year. Photo: Brendan McDaid

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