Gallery: Whoriskeys Christmas display lights up again in Kerrykeel

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The famous Whoriskey's Christmas lights display was officially switched on at the weekend.

Michael and Mary Whoriskey have raised over €90,000 for several charities through donations by visitors to their home at Shankey, Kerrykeel over the last 17 years.

Despite spiralling energy costs, the Whoriskeys have kept the show on the road this year.

This year their chosen charity is Donegal Down Syndrome Association.

Due to a large volume of Covid-19 cases in the area, the usual big switch-on was shelved. However, the Kerrykeel skyline is illuminated by the iconic display after they were switched on on Saturday evening.

The money given to the Donegal Down Syndrome Association will help to fund speech therapy, swimming lessons, drama, yoga, music, social outings, parent, toddler and youth groups and educational workshops.

All of the supports and services are available to over 160 families registered with the association throughout Donegal.

A donation box will also be on site and online donations are being accepted here. 

Last year, the Whoriskeys handed over €18,110.72 to BUMBLEance.

They said: “Michael and Mary Whoriskey are promising to bring light to the darkness this Christmas with the return of their famous lights display in Kerrykeel.

“All donations, no matter the amount, are very much appreciated.”