Louth family’s spectacular Christmas lights return for 2024
Over the years, the Carolans have raised more than €18,500 for various charities
The Carolan family of Kilkerley are bringing holiday magic back to their home this year with an even brighter display of festive lights. After a break in 2023, Roisin and Robert Carolan are thrilled to illuminate their house once more, all for two worthy causes: Dundalk Simon Community and Kilkerley National School’s Garden Sensory Room.
Over the years, the Carolans have raised more than €18,500 for various charities, bringing joy to the community while making a difference in the lives of those in need. Their previous fundraising efforts include €4,303 for Dundalk Simon Community in 2020, €8,321.38 for The Rotunda Foundation and the NICU at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 2021, and €5,927.50 in 2022 for St. James’s Hospital, in memory of their beloved friend Isabelle.
After a year off, Robert has been busy adding new fixtures to ensure this year’s display will be even more dazzling. From Sunday, December 1st, the lights will be on daily from 5 p.m., offering visitors a magical experience until the New Year. Located just five miles outside Dundalk at Cortial, Kilkerley (A91 T671), the Carolan family warmly invites families to visit, take photos, and soak up the festive spirit.
The family would like to thank McElroy Forklifts, who provided a hoist to help set up the lights. Every euro raised will go directly to the Dundalk Simon Community (Registered Charity Number: 10951), which supports the homeless, and to Kilkerley National School’s Garden Sensory Room (Registered Charity Number: 20128821), which provides a calming and interactive environment for children.
Donations can be made via GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lighting-up-the-darkness-2024