The tree is up,
trimmed with all the little trinkets we collected year by year
Lets take a walk,
through the town the Shannon twinkles flowing constant through the weir
Athlone lies beneath a bed of frost
Footprints paving festive cheer
No need to rush
lets gather round the choir singing all the songs we love to hear
The people hush
the sounds of laughter and bell ringing call the Christmas spirit in
Spending hours with our loved ones,
holding all our memories near
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas in Athlone
Joyous faces, familiar faces, all the streets are lit up for
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas morning, excitement's in the air
There's love and laughter, it's peaceful everywhere
Rich aromas fill our homes while children run and play,
wishing everyday, could be just like today
Christmas in Athlone
Joyous faces, familiar faces, all the streets are lit up for
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas in Athlone
Joyous faces, familiar faces, all the streets are lit up for
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas in Athlone
Christmas in Athlone
credits
released December 14, 2013
Drums - Kyle McCallan
Bass - Kevin Boland
Guitars - Cathal McCormack, Noel Enright, Brian Gallogly Johnny Callaghan
Piano/Organs/keys - Terry Donnovan
Violin - Clíodhna Daly
Vocals/Choir - Darren McCormack, Cathal McCormack,, Eoin Francis, McCormack, Alan Geoghegan, Shawn Allen, Nichola Ward, Anita Allen, Martin Kelleher, Benny Coyle, Amanda Gunning, 1st class of St Pauls National School
Lyrics by Amanda Gunning
Composed by Amanda Gunning, Noel Enright, Johnny Callaghan
Engineered and Mixed by By Johnny Callaghan
Produced by Amanda Gunning
Mastered By Fergal Davis
Artwork Kevin Martin & Amanda Gunning
Special Thanks to
Mike O'Dowd of Lakeland Studios, Ruth Kennington, The staff and students at St. Pauls National Shool, And Volunteers and Staff of Athlone Community Radio.
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