Sponsors

NCBI would like to thank the following companies who have supported the Grafton Street Tree of Light in 2012. We wish all your members of staff a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

• The Old Stand, 37 Exchequer Street, Dublin.
• Davy Byrnes, 21 Duke Street, Dublin 2.
• O'Neill's Pub, 2 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.
• Vermillion Design, 1 The Stables, Distillery Lofts, Distillery Road, Dublin 3.
• The Kilkenny Store, 5 Nassau Street, Dublin 2.
• Carroll's Gift Store, 33 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1.
• Quiksilver, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2.
• United Colors of Benetton, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2.
• Willis Insurance, 80 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.
• Captain America's. 44 Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
• Ovo Studios Ltd. 2 Main Street, Donnybrook, D4.
• Zenark Media Monitoring Service. 104 Upper Leeson Street, D4.

History of the Tree of Light

The NCBI Tree of Light has become an integral part of Dublin Airport’s Festival of Light since it first appeared in 1997. This 50-foot tree, with its 2,000 lights, is a beacon of light and hope for more than one million people who pass through the airport at Christmas time each year.

In 2009, a second Tree of Light was located at the bottom of Grafton Street (Trinity College end) allowing local businesses to sponsor a bulb for a cost of €100. Individuals can also sponsor a bulb on this tree at a cost of €20 per bulb.

All funds raised by companies and individuals that sponsor a bulb on the Tree of Light enable NCBI to expand its services and to further its work in offering practical and meaningful support to people with sight loss.

Donor recognition

Everyone who sponsors a bulb on the Grafton Street Tree of Light will receive:

1. A Letter of Appreciation from NCBI.

2. An NCBI Tree of Light Campaign bumper sticker.

3. A Special Recognition on our webpage.