Limerick Christmas Lights Cancelled – Personal Circumstances

Okay,here’s a⁣ breakdown of the key facts from the article,serving as a “final self-check” as requested:

* hayes ‍Christmas Lights Paused: The popular Hayes Christmas Lights display in Shanagolden will⁢ not be held for Christmas 2025.
* Reason: ‍This is due to‍ personal circumstances for the Hayes family.
* Future Plans: The organizers intend to bring the display back “bigger and brighter” for Christmas 2026.
* Previous Pause: The display also did not take place in 2024.
* History:

‍ ‍* Started in 1997 with a Santa and Snowman purchased by ⁢Mary Hayes.
⁢ * Initially met with skepticism from Timmy ⁣Hayes (her husband).
⁢ * Stopped fully by 2005⁤ after Timmy Hayes passed away in December 2003.
⁣ * Revived in⁤ 2017 by Cormac Hayes.
* Fundraising: Since 2017, the display has‍ raised almost €100,000 for local charities.
* Effort: Cormac Hayes spends 8.5 weeks setting up the display each year.
* Organizer: Cormac hayes is the main organizer.