Christmas Day Dinner Knights of St. Columbanus

23/06/2026

13/06/2026

Over 100 years of care. A hundred Merry Christmases two you. ❤️

Next Edition 102 , 25 December 2026

Thank you to Catholic Ireland for highlighting the incredible impact of this tradition:👉

A key part of the event is that guests are given a spiritual and a festive welcome.

21/05/2026

🎄 3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 🎄
in the Christmas Day Dinner

This poster says it all — simple actions, real impact.

❤️ Come as a guest
A warm welcome, a hot meal, and a place where you belong on Christmas Day.
🤝 Support as a volunteer
Be part of something meaningful. Help create a day filled with kindness, dignity, and connection.

🎁 Support as a donor all year
Your support keeps this going — not just for one day, but for those who need it most all year round.

Because this is bigger than Christmas.
It’s about community.

It’s about showing up for each other.
It’s about making sure no one is alone.

👉 Get involved: christmasdaydinner.com
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30/04/2026

📊 Child Homelessness in Dublin Rising

New figures reported by gript reveal a 19% increase in child homelessness in Dublin in the last year — a deeply concerning reality for our community.

Today, more than 17,500 people are without a home, including over 5,500 children. Behind every number is a story, a family, and a child who deserves safety, stability, and hope.
This is why initiatives like the Christmas Day Dinner, organised by the Knights of St.

Columbanus, matter more than ever. For over 100 years, it has provided not just meals, but dignity, connection, and support to those most in need.

🎄 A warm meal
❤️ A welcoming space
🤝 A reminder that no one is forgotten
As we look ahead to the 102nd edition, the mission continues — to stand with those facing hardship and bring light where it’s needed most.

23/04/2026

🎥 Featured on RTÉ News – A Tradition That Inspires Ireland 🇮🇪

We are proud to see the 101st edition of the Christmas Day Dinner highlighted on the RTÉ 6 O’Clock News, showcasing the incredible impact of this historic event.

For over a century, this tradition has brought hope, warmth and dignity to thousands across Dublin — and this year was no different.

✨ Over 100 years of service
🎄 Hundreds of volunteers giving their time
🍽️ Thousands of meals served to those in need

This powerful feature captures what the Christmas Day Dinner is truly about — community, compassion, and ensuring no one is left behind on Christmas Day.

As we celebrate the success of the 101st edition, we are already looking ahead…
💫 Continuing the legacy
💫 Growing the impact
💫 Preparing for the 102nd year

❤️ An Hundred Christmas Two You ❤️

02/04/2026

Lovely inivitative from a family with a big ❤️!
Happy Easter to All, Jesus will rise again ✝️

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