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Tony Noonan's Christmas lights pictured at his home in Templeglantine
ONE of Limerick’s most cherished festive traditions is set to return as Tony Noonan prepares to switch on his famous Christmas lights in Templeglantine. The annual event, which has been running for more than 25 years, will take place on Sunday at 5pm, marking the official start of the 2025 Christmas season.
Ambassador and Limerick hurler Nickie Quaid will switch on the Christmas lights and he will be joined by other local sporting icons, as well as Santa Claus himself. Brew & Banter Coffee will be there on the evening keeping attendees fuelled and warm with hot chocolates and treats.
Mr Noonan’s lights for charity has been running for over 25 years in Templeglantine and raising thousands of euro for some worthy charities.
This year, the money raised from Mr Noonan's lights will go to four worthy charities: Milford Hospice, Slí Eile Mental Health Services, North Cork, Recovery Haven, Tralee and Limerick Suicide Watch. They will also make a donation to Dromcollogher 26 this year.
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Mr Noonan lights up the sky of West Limerick over the Christmas season every year to bring joy to the thousands of visitors at his family home in Tullig North, Templeglantine.
The Limerick man said he was the first person in Ireland to organise a Christmas lights display for charity. Mr Noonan has a special needs daughter who enjoys Christmas lights so he decided to establish the annual festive event.
He marked 25 years lighting up faces in 2024 with his wide array of festive light ornaments.
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