This article is from page 79 of the 2009-12-08 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 79 JPG
THE spirit of co-operation was shown to be alive and well in New- market-on-Fergus last week when Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire held its annual Christmas Fair.
From 12 midday to 5pm, members of the school and local community flocked to the school hall to admire and purchase a wide variety of items from over 20 talented craftsmen and
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They were spoilt for choice, with goods from chocolates and home baking to handbags and hand-knitted crafts. People could buy yule logs, Christmas wreaths and choose from a huge selection of books.
While the adults perused the many displays, the younger visitors availed of face painting and visited Santa Claus who had made a special ap- pearance on the day.
School principal, Ann McMahon one of the organisers of the popular annual event, expressed a huge ‘thank you’ to all those who supported this year’s fair.
“T would like to sincerely thank the people of Newmarket for their con- tinued support. Thanks also to all the friends who came forward to help with the setting up, as well as the clearing up at the end,” she said.
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used to buy much needed resources for the school, which is celebrating its SOth anniversary this year.