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?

13. Christmas fair

Helen and Amy Boyd (back) are pictured with Denise Webb and Mandy Irwin at the Downshire School Christmas fair in 2015. INCT 49-014-PSB Photo: Phillip Byrne

14. Christmas disco

Pictured at Carrick College for the Christmas disco in 2009. Ct51-025tc Photo: Tim Cully

15. Christmas shows

Justin Macartney chats to William Hunter at the "Golden Ghost of Christmas Past" event held in Carrickfergus Grammar School in 2012. INCT 53-414-RM Photo: RM Studios

16. Christmas hampers

Ulidia pupils Darren Tenant, Rhianne Kelly, Rebecca Moore, Stephen Hughes, Joseph Johnston (front) Jamie Flynn and Toni Creaney getting ready to distribute Christmas hampers to Homestart and Womens Aid in 2012. INCT 52-409-RM Photo: RM Studios

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