Light a Light of Love this Christmas and Support Ballinasloe’s Christmas Lights

This Christmas season, we are inviting everyone to participate in Ballinasloe’s long-standing tradition of lighting up the town and spreading festive cheer. The “Light a Light of Love” campaign allows you to purchase a special light for just €10 in memory of a loved one. Each light will shine on our beautiful Christmas tree, symbolising love and remembrance for those near, far, or forever in your hearts.

Since 2015, the businesses and community of Ballinasloe have generously supported this annual event, helping to cover the growing costs of maintaining and enhancing the Christmas lights, which total €27,700 this year. This includes installation, repairs, storage, electricity, insurance, and festival-related expenses. While small businesses in the town contribute each year we’re reaching out to the wider community to help keep our town glowing.

How You Can Help

By donating €10, you’ll be purchasing a “Light of Love” and receiving a limited-edition Christmas card as a keepsake. Every donation helps ensure Ballinasloe remains beautifully lit for the festive season, bringing joy and warmth to our streets. Proceeds will go towards both the Christmas lights campaign and local social services.

Tree Lighting Celebration

Join us on 23rd November at 6:00 p.m for the lighting of Ballinasloe’s Christmas tree, where your Light of Love will shine brightly. It’s a heartwarming event that brings the entire community together in celebration.

Whether you’re remembering a loved one or simply supporting our festive efforts, your contribution will make a real difference. Help us continue this beloved tradition and light up Ballinasloe with love this Christmas!

Donate today and be part of something special

The Christams lights are coordinated by Ballinasloe Area Community Development ( BACD) clg each year. BACD are a not for profit registered charity and the Christmas Lioghts campagin is led be a volunteer committee comprising ofJames Burke, Colm Croffy, Lyn Donnelly, Seamus Duffy, Martina Flanagan, Carmel Greally, Renate Kohlmann, Claire Healy, Shane McNeill, Julie Sheridan