Sun, 30 Jun, 2019 - 09:33

Video & pictures: North Main St hosts a street party by residents and traders

Video & pictures: North Main St hosts a street party by residents and traders
Traders and residents organised a street party on North Main Street to highlight that the street is open for business. Families enjoyed food, music and games on a bright, warm sunny afternoon on Saturday.The street is closed to vehicular traffic due to demolition works. (right) Andrew Desmond leads the ukulele players.Pic; Larry Cummins

Families enjoyed food, music and games on a bright, warm sunny afternoon.Pic; Larry Cummins
Families enjoyed food, music and games on a bright, warm sunny afternoon.Pic; Larry Cummins

Mick Scully of Murphy Pharmacy, Patrick Leader of Leader Menswear, Brendan O'Sullivan of Reflex Clothing and Michael Creedon of Bradley's Off-Licence. Pic; Larry Cummins
Mick Scully of Murphy Pharmacy, Patrick Leader of Leader Menswear, Brendan O'Sullivan of Reflex Clothing and Michael Creedon of Bradley's Off-Licence. Pic; Larry Cummins

Food, drink and entertainment helped show the vibrancy of the area.

North Main Street is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to the planned demolition of two buildings and the southern end of the street.

8-year-old Lucas Neff sings and plays with the ukulele players.Pic; Larry Cummins
8-year-old Lucas Neff sings and plays with the ukulele players.Pic; Larry Cummins

Julie Creedon with her uncle Michael Creedon attending the street party.Pic; Larry Cummins
Julie Creedon with her uncle Michael Creedon attending the street party.Pic; Larry Cummins

Family picnic...Local residents Neil, 11month old Roisin and Tricia O'Driscoll relax on the street.Pic; Larry Cummins
Family picnic...Local residents Neil, 11month old Roisin and Tricia O'Driscoll relax on the street.Pic; Larry Cummins

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