25 fantastic throwback photos of Christmas celebrations at Carrickfergus secondary schools

With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, we take a trip down memory lane to some of the seasonal shows and discos, carol services, festive dinners and charity hamper collections enjoyed by Carrickfergus secondary schools through the years.

These terrific throwback photos from Carrickfergus College, Downshire School, Carrickfergus Grammar, and Ulidia Integrated College were taken between 2007 and 2015.

Can you spot anyone you know?

9. Christmas fair

Jayden McBride and Alex Beck meet Santa at the Downshire School Christmas fair in 2015. INCT 49-009-PSB Photo: Phillip Byrne

10. Christmas shows

Carrickfergus Grammar School Choir, who performed in the annual Christmas Concert in 2007. Ct49-030tc Photo: Tim Cully

11. Christmas shows

Drama leader Carlee Sounart joins the girls on a Christmas carol at the Uplift performing arts group's show at Holy Trinity Church, 2009. CT51-418RM Photo: RM Studios

12. Christmas fair

Gwen Robb BEM, Principal Jackie Stewart and Diane Sloane at the Downshire Christmas Craft Fair in 2013. INCT 50-408-RM Photo: RM Studios

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