.Kerry footballer Aidan O’Mahony and Nicola Walsh switch on the Christmas Lights in Manor Village . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
JUST days after floods threatened homes, the residents of Manor Village were out in force for the switching on of the Christmas lights on Tuesday evening.
Kerry star Aidan O’Mahony, helped by Nicola Walsh, did the honours on a dry night which brought out families.
“It’s all for the kids, tonight’s their night,” said Joe Moynihan. “It was always going ahead despite the floods at the weekend.”
Joe wanted to thank the local services for all the work they did during Storm Desmond in the estate.
“We have to thank Kerry County Council and the fire service for all the work they did for us this week. This area was all flooded. They were very prompt and were up straight away when we called. No homes were flooded in the estate. You couldn’t fault them for what they did and great credit is due to them,” he said.
There was a countdown and a big cheer when the lights were switched on. There was also a raffle and everyone enjoyed officially kicking off Christmas in the estate.
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.At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Tara and Saoirse Egan, Logan and Frank O’Connor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor..At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Radek, Kasia and Tosia Zbik. Photo by Gavin O’Connor..At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Lauren Smullen, Eavan and Danielle Shanahan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left, front: Jason McCormick, Charlie McCormick and Conor Farrell. Back: Anne McCarthy, David Callaghan, Eoin Walsh, Louise Farrell and Aaron Farrell. Photo by Gavin O’Connor..The Christmas lights at Manor Village. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Kay Hayes, Aidan O’Mahony and Conor Hayes. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Kids enjoy the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Catherine Callaghan, David Callaghan, David Callaghan, Clara Callaghan and Niamh Callaghan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the switching on of the Manor Village Christmas lights were, from left: Frank Hartnett (Kerry County Council), Cllr Sam Locke and Aidan O’Mahony. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
