Christmas Lights For The Late Jim O'Driscoll

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Thursday, 08 December 2011 12:34

Written by Denise Lyons

For ten years, Ennis man Jim O'Driscoll filled his garden with Christmas lights, snowmen and reindeer and invited families to come and see them.

In return he would ask for a small donation towards a charity. He raised thousands for Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Cahercalla Hospice and the Clare Sunset Foundation.

Jim had originally planned to raise money for Diabetes Ireland with his Christmas lights in December 2010 but sadly he took ill before it could become a reality. Because of this, Jim’s wife, Ann is dedicating the lights to his memory this year.

The official switching on of Jim's Christmas Lights will take place on Thursday, 8th December at 75 Elm Park, Gort Road, Ennis at 5:30pm. One of our local town councillors will flip the switch.

On Saturday, the 10th of December, between 4pm and 7pm, there will be a special guest appearance from Santa Claus. “Everyone’s invited and we’ll be having mince pies, mulled wine, hot food and some treats for the children” says Ann O’Driscoll.

The lights can be seen at No. 75 Elm Park, Gort Road, Ennis (behind Ennis Swimming Pool) every evening from the 8th of December to the 6th of January between 4 – 11pm. People can make a donation in Jim’s memory to Diabetes Ireland by calling 1850 909 909 or by logging onto www.diabetes.ie and clicking the “Quick Donate” icon.