In Pictues: New Prince crowned at Lough Eske Castle Christmas lights switch on

Lough Eske Castle hosted over 500 local guests for the annual turn-on of the Christmas lights ceremony on Sunday, December 1. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the magical afternoon:

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General Manager Dónal Cox welcomed and thanked all the guests for all their support.

This was followed by a performance from the Abbey Singers and the Tir Chonaill Youth Choir, a special visit from Santa Claus and a disco in the Castle ballroom for all the wee ones.

The winner of the Castle’s annual story writing competition Donnacha Parsons, Scoil an Linbh Iosa, Killymard was crowned The Prince of the Castle. The Prince was treated to a Christmas Tea Party with his classmates on the day.

The team at Lough Eske Castle launched the annual Christmas food appeal in association with Kavanagh Supervalu, Donegal Town.  The Castle invites everyone to help support the local Society of St Vincent de Paul by bringing non-perishable food, such as tinned soups, pasta and sauces, to feed local Donegal families in need during the festive period.

 The turn on of the Christmas lights at Lough Eske Castle sees the start of the festive season and events at the Castle, including Teddy Bear’s Afternoon Tea Parties throughout December, and Festive Traditional Afternoon Tea served every day. Please see the hotel website www.lougheskecastlehotel.com for more information