15 memory-jogging photos from Newtownabbey Christmas party nights (2006-2015)

By Russell Keers

Published 5th Dec 2024, 16:07 GMT

Updated 5th Dec 2024, 18:47 GMT

With the Christmas party season here again, a delve into the Newtownabbey Times archive has served up reminders of previous events.

We’ve found pictures from right across the borough, including Doagh, Ballyduff, Mossley and Monkstown.

Hopefully these 15 photos bring back happy memories of colleagues and friends enjoying the festive season.

Can you spot anyone you know?

Members of Whiteabbey Community Group and Monkstown Community Association were guests of the then Mayor for his Christmas function at Mossley Mill in 2009.

1. Christmas party

Members of Whiteabbey Community Group and Monkstown Community Association were guests of the then Mayor for his Christmas function at Mossley Mill in 2009. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Joan McConnell and Mary Strange pictured at Burnside Community Group's Christmas dinner in McConnell's of Doagh in 2015.

2. Christmas party

Joan McConnell and Mary Strange pictured at Burnside Community Group's Christmas dinner in McConnell's of Doagh in 2015. Photo: Alistair Mawhinney

Daniel Dorien was one of the special guests for Mayor and Mayoress, John and Audrey Scott for thier Christmas dinner at Mossley Mill in 2009.

3. Christmas party

Daniel Dorien was one of the special guests for Mayor and Mayoress, John and Audrey Scott for thier Christmas dinner at Mossley Mill in 2009. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Elizabeth Bell enjoying the Christmas party at McConnell's of Doagh in 2015.

4. Christmas party

Elizabeth Bell enjoying the Christmas party at McConnell's of Doagh in 2015. Photo: Alistair Mawhinney