Santa arriving at Holy Family school in Mullingar last week.

Horse and cart for Santa visit at Holy Family Primary School

In anticipation of his busy night in just over a week's time Santa Claus paid a short visit to the pupils of Holy Family School, Ardmore Road, Mullingar.

There was unbridled delight among the pupils for the visit of the big man. This beloved Christmas tradition saw the setting up of a festive grotto, elves, and personal chats with students.

The event saw the creation of magical memories for the pupils of Holy Family Primary School as Santa arrived on a horse dawn trap.

Holy Family is a co-educational school with 16 mainstream and two ASD classes and the students braved the chilly December weather to line up to greet Santa.