The Donegal island of Árainn Mhór lit up with community Christmas lights this evening for the first time. Islanders decided a few months back that they wanted to bring some joy and cheer to the community and its diaspora in what has been a tough year.
Normally at this time of year the Gaeltacht island would be preparing to welcome home family members from all over the world, but with few able to travel due to Covid-19 this year the local community is connecting with them through their Christmas lights.
An online fundraising campaign was set up with the aim of raising a few thousand euro to light up four areas on the island, but the response was overwhelming.