Date: 02 Dec 2025
Christmas Jumper Swap
Got yourself a Christmas jumper that’s lost its sparkle? Join us for our festive Christmas Jumper Swap at the Central Library Letterkenny from Monday 8th to Wednesday 17th December. This eco-friendly event lets you refresh your Christmas wardrobe while giving pre-loved festive knitwear a second chance to shine.
How it works:
Simply bring along a clean, good-condition Christmas jumper to your nearest library up until Friday 5th December. A full list of libraries and our free services is available here Libraries | Donegal County Council - Culture Division
Whenever you bring a jumper to your nearest library you will receive a token. Simply bring this token with you to the Central Library from Monday 8th to Wednesday 17th December to choose your jumper. You will have the opportunity to browse other donated festive jumpers, pick out your new favourite Christmas look and walk away with a “new-to-you” Christmas jumper!
Benefits:
Swapping Christmas jumpers reduces the demand for new production, lowering carbon emissions and water usage associated with textile manufacturing. By choosing to reuse, we are cutting waste and helping families save money. Jumper swaps offer a simple and sustainable way to access “new” jumpers without the expense, benefiting both the planet and your pocket.
How to participate:
Please ensure your jumper is freshly washed and check for any repairs needed before bringing it to your nearest Library. All styles are welcome from subtle snowflakes to light-up Santa’s !
Together, we can make the festive season more sustainable while keeping the Christmas spirit alive.
Clothes swaps are a great way for children to see us making more sustainable choices.
A Christmas jumper swap reduces waste by keeping garments in use and out of landfill, cuts carbon emissions by avoiding the production and transport of new clothing and supports the circular economy by promoting reuse, while also raises awareness of sustainable habits encouraging people to rethink fast fashion.
Circular economy initiatives including repair, reuse and waste reduction play a key role in cutting emissions and conserving resources, aligning with Donegal County Council’s Climate Action Plan (LACAP) 2024–2029.
So let’s get into the Christmas spirit and give those unwanted Christmas jumpers a new lease of life !
