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In Photos: First Holy Communion Celebrations in Waterford

A number of First Holy Communions ceremonies took place in Waterford recently
In Photos: First Holy Communion Celebrations in Waterford

Aaliyah Sherlock, Our Lady of Mercy, who received her First Holy Communion at the Holy Family Church.

Brendan Keane

A number of First Holy Communion ceremonies took place recently throughout the Déíse county and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance. Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper and also online here at waterford-news.ie.

Photos of other events are also available to view here on the website under the 'Archive' section and a collection of nostalgic photos from our archive, titled 'Colourful Memories of Waterford', is currently available as a fantastic photobook on sale at The Book Centre, in-store or through or office on Gladstone Street. Hard copy prints of photos are also available to buy through our office.

Ava O'Halloran Ryan with her cousins Charlotte and Georgia McCaul, St. John of God, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph and Benildus Church.
Ava O'Halloran Ryan with her cousins Charlotte and Georgia McCaul, St. John of God, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph and Benildus Church.

Donnach and Theo, Gaelscoil Phort Láirge, who received their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner. All Photos: Joe Evans
Donnach and Theo, Gaelscoil Phort Láirge, who received their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner. All Photos: Joe Evans

Isla Ryan, St. John of God, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph and Benildus Church.
Isla Ryan, St. John of God, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph and Benildus Church.

Joe Keane, St. Mary's, Ballygunner, who received his First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.
Joe Keane, St. Mary's, Ballygunner, who received his First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.

Jesse Casey, Gaelscoil Phort Láirge, who received their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner.
Jesse Casey, Gaelscoil Phort Láirge, who received their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner.

Layla Kariveda, St. Mary's Ballygunner, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.
Layla Kariveda, St. Mary's Ballygunner, who received her First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.

Paddy Fahy, St. Mary's Ballygunner, who received his First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.
Paddy Fahy, St. Mary's Ballygunner, who received his First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church.

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