Electric Ireland has partnered with Dublin homeowner Dylan Walsh, the cherished community figure known as the ‘Father Christmas of Finglas’ for transforming his home into a dazzling holiday light display each year.
To celebrate and support Dylan’s charitable efforts (in aid of ‘Hear Me Out’ a youth mental health project at Finglas Youth Resource Centre), Electric Ireland has donated and installed solar panels and a home battery system in his home.
Speaking about the initiative, Dylan Walsh said: “This year marks the 10th year of my Christmas lights display, and I’m so grateful to Electric Ireland for supporting me. It’s wonderful to see how something as simple as Christmas lights can bring people together for a good cause, and put a smile on their face,” he continued.
Lisa Browne, Head of Marketing & Customer Insights, Electric Ireland added: “Our mission is to make our customers’ lives a little bit brighter, that means everything Electric Ireland does has the ambition to make customer’s world that bit better and brighter through our product range and services leading to a net zero future.
Dylan’s incredible Christmas lights display has been spreading joy in the Finglas community for over a decade. His dedication to his community and charitable work resonates deeply with us. When we learned about his initiative, we were inspired to help make his tradition more sustainable and make his day brighter. By installing solar panels, we aim to help Dylan save on energy costs so he can continue bringing light and joy to his street, community, and charity for years to come.”
The campaign, produced by Publicis Studios (Publicis Dublin’s in-house creative production unit) highlights the importance of sustainability during the festive season, proving that even cherished traditions can evolve to embrace renewable energy.
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