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Princess of the Castle Alannah McNulty switches on the Christmas lights together with Santa, his elf and Donal Cox, General Manager at Lough Eske Castle. PHOTOS Siobhan McGowan
Lough Eske Castle hosted over 500 local guests for the annual turn-on of the Christmas lights ceremony on Sunday, December 4.
General Manager, Dónal Cox welcomed and thanked all of the guests for all their support.
Guests were then treated to a performance from the Tír 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 this year, Alannah McNulty from St Francis National School in Barnesmore was crowned The Princess of the Castle. She was then treated to a Chocolate Christmas Tea Party with her family and classmates on the day.
Food Appeal
The team at Lough Eske Castle also launched the annual Christmas food appeal. 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 www.lougheskecastlehotel.com for more information.
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