Some very different sounds emanated from the Raphoe Mart this week when Christmas carolling replaced the noises of livestock!
For the first time ever, the community hosted a Christmas event of seasonal songs and poems on Tuesday 18th December.
The venue was the mart sale ring and the choir was made up from mart staff, committee and the local community.
The over 30-strong choir was conducted by Mart Manager, Anne Harkin and accompanied by Danielle Harkin, Piano, Austin Quinn, Guitar and Russell Tinney, Drums.
The packed Raphoe Mart where the staff Staff Choir taking part in the first mart carol service in the ring on Tuesday evening last, which raised €840 for Raphoe senior citizens. Photo Clive Wasson
The Raphoe Mart Staff Choir taking part in the first mart carol service in the ring on Tuesday evening last, which raised €840 for Raphoe senior citizens. Photo Clive Wasson
The packed mart for the first Mart Choir performance on Tuesday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Danielle Harkin performed a wonderful solo of Silent Night and local children read poems and sang seasonal songs to make a fantastic evening of entertainment.
€840 was raised for Raphoe Senior Citizens on the day.
The mart canteen provided refreshments after the event and Santa Claus made a surprise appearance, to the delight of all the children.
Families at the first Mart Choir performance on Tuesday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Thomas, Mary, Ian and Lorraine Stevenson at the Raphoe Mart Choir performance on Tuesday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Mart Manager, Anne Harkin was delighted with the turn out as there was standing room only in the sale ring, commenting that the fun community event was a great way to finish the year.
Anne Harkin, Mart Manager Directing the Raphoe Mart Staff Choir taking part in the first mart carol service in the ring on Tuesday evening last, which raised €840 for Raphoe senior citizens. Photo Clive Wasson
