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<p>Christmas lights display with over 550,000 lights . ANY DOUBTS that Christmas is well and truly on the way when Templeglantine man Tony Noonan switched on his famous charity festive lights for 2025. Any doubts that Christmas has well and truly arrived is when Templeglantine’s own Tony Noonan switches on his world-famous charity Christmas lights for 2025. For years now, Tony has been bringing the Christmas spirit to life at his home in Tullig North Templeglantine Limerick , transforming it into a glittering winter wonderland. With a dazzling display of over 550,000 lights — a total that seems to grow bigger every year — Tony’s home becomes a must-see festive attraction for families, friends, and Christmas lovers from across the county. This year, as with every year, Tony has poured his heart and soul into creating a magical experience, carefully decorating his property with thousands of euros worth of lights, which he has collected over time. The result is nothing short of spectacular — an extraordinary blend of twinkling lights, festive scenes, and Christmas cheer that captures the true spirit of Christmas. But this display isn’t just about the lights. It’s about giving back. Tony has long opened his doors to visitors, inviting them to come and enjoy the spectacle for free, all while encouraging donations for local charities. The money raised goes towards supporting those in need within the community, making this display not only a holiday tradition but also a meaningful way to give back during the season of giving. Photo By : Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD © Tralee Co Kerry Ireland Phone Mobile 087 / 2672033 L/Line 066 71 22 981 E/mail - info@dwalshphoto.ie www.dwalshphoto.com</p>

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Watch: 550,000 Christmas lights decorate Limerick house

Christmas has well and truly arrived as Tony Noonan switches on his world-famous charity Christmas lights for 2025.

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Watch: Park national school students spoke about the gifts they’d like to give others this year

Watch: Cork's Atlantic Pond reopens

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Watch: Cork's Atlantic Pond reopens

Watch: Crowds show support for annual RDJ Cork Santa Cycle

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Watch: Crowds show support for annual RDJ Cork Santa Cycle

Watch: Behind the scenes at Killarney Christmas tree farm

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Watch: Behind the scenes at Killarney Christmas tree farm

Watch: We asked kids in Cork what the naughtiest things their Elf on the Shelf has done

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Watch: We asked kids in Cork what the naughtiest things their Elf on the Shelf has done

Watch: SVP Little Acts of Kindness

Watch: SVP Little Acts of Kindness

To launch The Examiner’s 2025 Little Acts of Kindness Christmas campaign, Saint Vincent De Paul staff talk about some of the kind gestures made by Children that they remember.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Paul Costelloe - Runway - LFW February 2025

Watch: Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in a statement on Saturday (November 22).

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Watch: Cork sweet shop reacts to glowing review from Roy Keane

Watch: Cork sweet shop reacts to glowing review from Roy Keane

Football legend, Roy Keane, spoke highly of Shandon sweet shop while handing out its famous boiled sweets on the set of The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Watch: Eunice Power speaks about the tradition and healing power of food

Watch: Eunice Power speaks about the tradition and healing power of food

Eunice Power, at home in Dungarvan, seated by the Aga with a copy of My Irish Kitchen Table, speaks about her newly published cookbook and the traditional food she grew up with.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Watch: Macnas at the Marina Market

Watch: Macnas at the Marina Market

Watch as Macnas delight onlookers at the Marina Market with a performance to mark the beginning of Spacefest.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

Michael 'Mick' Moriarty, whose father Peter opened the Baldy Barber more than 87 years ago, has confirmed the shop will close on November 8.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Watch: Dragon of Shandon parade on Halloween night

Watch: Dragon of Shandon parade on Halloween night

The colourful Dragon of Shandon parade took to the streets of Cork on Halloween night to delight crowds gathered to see this years display.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Watch: A Halloween visit to Spike Island’s Spookfest

Watch: A Halloween visit to Spike Island’s Spookfest

Watch as the Irish Examiner visit Spike Island’s Spookfest, An event which turns Ireland’s most notorious prison into a family Halloween adventure.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Watch: The spooky history of Muckross Abbey

Watch: The spooky history of Muckross Abbey

GhostÉire investigator Anthony Kerrigan shares the eerie history of Muckross Abbey, recounting it's shadowy legends and how the haunting atmosphere of the ancient ruins is said to have inspired elements of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Watch: Halloween arts and crafts ideas at home

Watch: Halloween arts and crafts ideas at home

Artist Mary Murphy shows us some sustainable Halloween-themed arts and crafts ideas. Mary runs a weekly art class and holiday camps for children, using artist-grade materials, and encourages creativity in young participants.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Teacher Servatius Antonius of North Monastery Co-educational Secondary School, Cork, proudly shows off the North Mon-ster, a giant pumpkin he grew over the summer just in time for Halloween.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

ieStyle Live 2025 lit up Cork City Hall on Thursday night, for a night filled with glamour and inspiration.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

As the Halloween season begins, Joe's Farm in Killeagh, Co Cork, opens its doors once more to welcome visitors who come to pick pumpkins.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

A reunion three decades in the making, members of The Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard recreate a photograph taken 30 years ago at the Old Head of Kinsale, Co. Cork.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about his percheron horses at the National Ploughing Championship at Scraggan, Co. Offaly

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Watch: The inaugural Bantry Singles Festival

Watch: The inaugural Bantry Singles Festival

Ruby Morley and Gareth Sweet, the friends behind the eclectic and inclusive Bantry Singles Festival, talk about Bantry’s inaugural matchmaking festival and celebrating it's great success.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

At the National Ploughing Championships Jerry from Kerry said he would make “a good President of Ireland.” “I’d be as good as the rest of them, if not better,” Jerry said, as the countdown to the presidential election begins.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

September Reset Live, which was supported by sponsors Precision Biotics and Ireland's Blue Book and emceed by Life/Style Editor Esther McCarthy, saw over 150 Feelgood readers gather in Cork’s Marina Market for thought-provoking health workshops and ...

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Tom Coffey arrives with his donkeys at the historic Tallow Horse Fair in Co. Waterford, a tradition held every third of September since 1904.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Watch: Little Blue Heroes graduate from Templemore

Watch: Little Blue Heroes graduate from Templemore

On Tuesday, thirty 'Little Blue Heroes' were conferred as honorary Gardaí by Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster at a ceremony held in Templemore Garda College.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Five things we learned from Oasis ahead of their second night in Dublin

Watch: Oasis fan says it's 'a dream come true' that brothers are reunited

Oasis fans were in fine voice outside the Bridge Bar in Dublin as they soaked up the sunshine before the Oasis Live ’25 gig at Croke Park on Saturday, with one fan recalling how he once botched his Leaving Cert to see Noel Gallagher and saying today ...

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Watch: Stunt horse master David Byrne in action in Wexford

Watch: Stunt horse master David Byrne in action in Wexford

David Byrne and his team showcased their stunt horses at Inch, Co. Wexford. The team trains the animals for live shows and on-screen performances in major film productions.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Watch: Cork on a Fork serves up a city feast

Watch: Cork on a Fork serves up a city feast

Cork on a Fork Festival’s Shared Table brought locals and visitors together for a summer feast in the heart of the city. The flagship “Long Table” event showcased the best of local produce.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Watch: Jerry from Kerry and the fashion tragedy

Watch: Jerry from Kerry and the fashion tragedy

Jerry from Kerry at Puck Fair, still haunted by the night he hopped off the wrong sleeper train in Germany, leaving his beloved hat to tour Europe solo. €33 and three weeks later, they were reunited.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Watch: 20th anniversary of Cork heritage open day

Watch: 20th anniversary of Cork heritage open day

Watch as Clíona Harte makes butter at the launch of Cork Heritage Open Day in the Butter Museum.The Butter Museum is one of 35 buildings opening its doors to the public on Saturday August 16. Events are free. See .

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Watch: Cork Pride Parade 2025

Watch: Cork Pride Parade 2025

Sights and Sounds from the 2025 Cork Pride Parade and Party at the Port featuring Abbaesque on Sunday.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Watch: Jerry from Kerry at the 2025 Cahirmee Horse Fair

Watch: Jerry from Kerry at the 2025 Cahirmee Horse Fair

The weather and the economy couldn't dampen the spirits at the annual Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant, Co.Cork. Irish Examiner chief photographer Dan Linehan speaks to Jerry from Kerry was looking for a fair price for his Cob jack.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Watch: From small local matches to world renowned stars, 46 years of iconic photography

Watch: From small local matches to world renowned stars, 46 years of iconic photography

Eddie O’Hare, Irish Examiner and Echo photographer, retires after 46 years behind the lens. He reflects on his early days, favourite moments, and what’s next for the iconic Cork photographer.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Watch: Feelgood Coffee & Conversation

Watch: Feelgood Coffee & Conversation

Watch the highlights from the Feel Good Coffee and Conversation Morning at Here’s Health Café, Douglas Court Shopping Centre.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

'I’m living in Disney World': Meet the couple who swapped the bright lights of Rio for Cork's Dursey Island

Watch: A snapshot of life on Dursey Island

Dursey Island, located on the tip of the Beara Peninsula in west Cork, is known for it's rugged beauty and character and has one of Ireland's most remote island communities.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Watch: The Coronas answer questions from Cork school children

Watch: The Coronas answer questions from Cork school children

What would you ask one of Ireland’s biggest bands? That was the task given to a class of 5th-class students in Cork – and here are the results.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Watch: Midleton tattoo festival marks 26 years

Watch: Midleton tattoo festival marks 26 years

Now in its 26th year, the Midleton Tattoo Club Summer Bash brought colour, creativity and community spirit to the Talbot Hotel.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Watch: Where faith, folklore and tattooing meet in Cork

Watch: Where faith, folklore and tattooing meet in Cork

Working from his studio on MacCurtain Street, Rob Sexton is combining tattooing with traditional wood carving.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Watch: ‘Storm in a Bath Tub’ made waves at Cork Midsummer Festival

Watch: ‘Storm in a Bath Tub’ made waves at Cork Midsummer Festival

Large crowds gathered in Cork city’s Emmet Place over the weekend for Storm in a Bath Tub, which featured more than 120 performers as part of this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival. The open-air show blended circus, theatre and live music.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Watch: Helios at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

Watch: Helios at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

Helios, a large-scale installation by UK artist Luke Jerram, has opened at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral as part of this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival. Running until June 21st, the immersive work explores the power and presence of the sun.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Watch: Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald's Park

Watch: Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald's Park

Watch some of the fun, fascination and scientific wonder at the 2025 Cork Carnival of Science which transformed Fitzgerald's Park into Ireland's largest outdoor STEM experience.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Watch: Clown, Mikey Gerbola, speaks about 50 years performing

Watch: Clown, Mikey Gerbola, speaks about 50 years performing

Mikey Gerbola, Ireland's oldest working clown, reveals the touching story behind his character.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Watch: Fr. Brian D'Arcy celebrates his 80th Birthday

Watch: Fr. Brian D'Arcy celebrates his 80th Birthday

Fr. Brian D'Arcy reflects on changes to the Catholic church and his memories on the celebration of his 80th Birthday.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Watch: Baby boom at Fota Wildlife Park

Watch: Baby boom at Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park is celebrating a flurry of new arrivals with the birth of three meerkat pups and two European bison calves. The meerkats, born to parents Biggy and Snaggles, are thriving under the care of their 16-strong mob.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Watch: Life aboard El Galeón, the Spanish ship docked in Cork

Watch: Life aboard El Galeón, the Spanish ship docked in Cork

Join Communications Officer Lupo Bathke for a behind-the-scenes look at crew life, and discover why they’re so excited to be part of this year’s Cork Harbour Festival.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Watch: Eurovision 2025 rehearsals underway

Watch: Eurovision 2025 rehearsals underway

Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 entrant, Emmy Kristiansen, took to the stage in Switzerland for her first rehearsal ahead of the second semi-final. Watch a sneak peek of her performance as preparations ramp up for the big night.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Watch: Northern lights over Fort Dunree

Watch: Northern lights over Fort Dunree

A timelapse shows the colourful Aurora Borealis dancing over Fort Dunree around 10:10pm on April 3rd, 2025, during a G1 geomagnetic storm. Set to music by BICEP, the display lit up the Donegal skies.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Alpaca therapeutic service for care home, in Ireland

Watch: Irish farmer brings alpaca therapy to nursing homes and schools

A decade after ditching his office job for farming, Joe Phelan also known as "Alpaca Joe", has found a new job for his herd of 71 woolly South American camelids: animal therapy for the elderly and people with additional needs.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award 2025

Watch: Behind the lens with PPI award-winning photographers

Irish Examiner staff photographer Chani Anderson, along with Niall Carson of PA and James Crombie of Inpho, join Deric Ó h'Artagáin to discuss some of their winning images from the PPI Awards, which are currently on display at the Lexlcon Library in ...

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025