Donegal Town is preparing for a big virtual Christmas lights switch-on next week.
The Community Chamber is urging people not to gather at the Diamond for the event, as it will be streamed live on Thursday 2nd December at 6.00pm.
Tune into Donegal Online to see the town light up and enjoy Christmas themed music by Dean Connaghan and Diarmaid Mc Gee.
Organisers said: “Due to COVID -19 Restrictions we are requesting no congregating on the Diamond or in any areas of the town at this time! Just make this the perfect opportunity to enjoy a special evening with your own household at home!”
The Directors of Donegal Town Community Chamber CLG would like to take this opportunity to thank Christmas Lights Committee & Volunteers for the erection of the lights, Elected Members; Donegal County Council, Roads Engineer Mark Sweeney who agreed to increase their yearly contribution of €6000.00 to €8000.00 which is allocated from parking reserves revenue collected in Donegal Town.
“We would also like to express our appreciation to all our Local Businesses and Community Groups and the Public who contributed directly or through our GoFundMe Campaign guaranteeing that Donegal Town would continue to be one of the most CHRISTMASSY TOWNS in the Northwest.
“Finally, we would like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and more important than ever keep our promise to CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, SHOP LOCAL SPEND & STAY IN DONEGAL TOWN!”
