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Whoriskeys’ famous Christmas Lights raise an amazing €6,100 for charity

written by Rachel McLaughlin February 21, 2018
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The legendary Christmas lights display by Kerrykeel family Michael and Mary Whoriskey has gathered another fantastic sum for charity. 

Mary and Michael turned their house into another festive wonderland last December for locals to enjoy and to raise money for charity.

A grand total of €6,100 was collected for the chosen charities of 2017. The family presented the donations this month, with Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin receiving €3,500 and the Alzheimer’s Social Day Centre receiving €2,600.

The Whoriskeys have been decorating their home with stunning illuminations every Christmas for almost two decades and have raised almost €60,000 for great charities over the years.

The switch-on is always a feel-good festive event for the community, who come out to see the lights and meet Santa as he does the honours.

See some photos from last year’s event:

Michael and Mary have expressed their gratitude to all who assisted with this year’s fundraiser:

“We would sincerely like to thank all who came to visit our Christmas Lights fundraising and donated so generously, also to all who supported our various fundraising during the year.

“A huge thanks to all our sponsors: Watson Hire Letterkenny, Mc Laughlin Wedding Cars, Lidl, Tirconaill Tribune, Uptown Cafe, Century Cinemas Letterkenny, Arena 7, Carlan Foods, Shandon Spa, K Deeney Crafts, Carraig na Ron, Kathleen and Mikela Shiels, Michael Mc Ginley, Gareth Wray Photography, Kinnegar Brewing, Ripples Restaurant, paddy Gildea Butchers, Rita Cassidy, Kerrs Butcher Kerrykeel, Rockhill Caravan Park, Michael Mc Elwee! Alcorns Flowers, Mulroy Woods, Value Centre, Kieran’s Ramelton, Signal Signs, Bonners Quarries, Blaneys XL Kerrykeel, Murrys Pharmacy, Marine Harvest, Knockalla LTD, AJS Financial Services, Tony Nee Stores Portsalon,Sarah Restaurant, Colm Dillon Cars, Helen Bonus Ball Mc Ginleys corner Bar, K Whelhan, Mc Gonigle Plant Hire Buncrana.”

Whoriskeys’ famous Christmas Lights raise an amazing €6,100 for charity was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Rachel McLaughlin
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