Meet the Moore family, whose County Derry home has displayed thousands of Christmas lights for more than two decades to raise money for a local primary school
The Moore family has turned their home in County Derry into a Christmas attraction with thousands of festive lights and decorations. Located on Gelvin Road, on the outskirts of Dungiven, the property attracts visitors who come to see the annual display. The family has continued the tradition for more than two decades, adding different decorations to the house and garden.
The display includes Santa figures, snowmen, elves and a Coca-Cola truck. It also serves a fundraising purpose, with donations going towards a local primary school. According to Derry Now (2025), the display raises money for Drumrane Primary School, and visitors can leave contributions in a donation box at the gate.
How does the Moore family turn Christmas lights into a school fundraiser
The Moore family has been decorating its home for Christmas for more than two decades. The property is situated on Gelvin Road, on the outskirts of Dungiven in County Derry. The festive display has since grown into an annual attraction, drawing visitors to the area during the holiday season. The decorations cover the property with thousands of lights and a range of Christmas figures.
The display has continued to grow over the years, with the family adding different elements to its festive arrangements. Stacey Mullan, whose parents own the house, spoke about the display and the support it receives from visitors. The family's tradition has also become a way to support a local school through donations.
A colourful Christmas display attracts visitors to Dungiven
The display features thousands of Christmas lights arranged around the family home and its garden. Visitors can see a variety of festive decorations, including Santa figures, snowmen and elves. One of the attractions is a Coca-Cola truck, which forms part of the Christmas-themed display. The decorations help turn the property into a festive setting during the holiday season.
The family continues to add to the display, giving visitors different details to see when they arrive. People travel to Gelvin Road to view the decorations and experience the festive atmosphere created around the house.
Christmas light display raises money for Drumrane Primary School
Alongside decorating their home, the Moore family uses the annual Christmas display to raise money for a local primary school. Donations collected from visitors go towards Drumrane Primary School. People visiting the property can contribute by placing money in a donation box positioned at the gate. The fundraising effort allows the public to support the school while viewing the Christmas decorations.
Mullan said people could donate at the gate. The display combines the family's long-running Christmas tradition with fundraising for the local community. Visitors can enjoy the lights and festive figures while helping the school through their donations.
The display includes Santa figures, snowmen, elves and a Coca-Cola truck. It also serves a fundraising purpose, with donations going towards a local primary school. According to Derry Now (2025), the display raises money for Drumrane Primary School, and visitors can leave contributions in a donation box at the gate.
How does the Moore family turn Christmas lights into a school fundraiser
The display has continued to grow over the years, with the family adding different elements to its festive arrangements. Stacey Mullan, whose parents own the house, spoke about the display and the support it receives from visitors. The family's tradition has also become a way to support a local school through donations.
A colourful Christmas display attracts visitors to Dungiven
The family continues to add to the display, giving visitors different details to see when they arrive. People travel to Gelvin Road to view the decorations and experience the festive atmosphere created around the house.
Christmas light display raises money for Drumrane Primary School
Alongside decorating their home, the Moore family uses the annual Christmas display to raise money for a local primary school. Donations collected from visitors go towards Drumrane Primary School. People visiting the property can contribute by placing money in a donation box positioned at the gate. The fundraising effort allows the public to support the school while viewing the Christmas decorations.
Mullan said people could donate at the gate. The display combines the family's long-running Christmas tradition with fundraising for the local community. Visitors can enjoy the lights and festive figures while helping the school through their donations.
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