Christmas Day Dinner Knights of St. Columbanus

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

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Happy Easter to All, Jesus will rise again ✝️

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24/03/2026

☘️ St. Patrick's Festival Ireland may be over, but the spirit lives on… ☘️

As the celebrations come to an end, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers who continue to make a difference — especially those who give their time to support people in need on the most Irish day of the year.

From festive cheer to acts of kindness, your dedication reflects the true meaning of community, compassion and togetherness.
The same spirit that shines on St. Patrick’s Day is what drives the Christmas Day Dinner all year round — ensuring no one is forgotten.

💚 Community.
🤝 Kindness.
🇮🇪 Irish spirit at its best.
Thank you for everything you do.

07/03/2026

🎄 Planning the 102nd Christmas Day Dinner

Today at Ely House, members and volunteers of the Knights of St. Columbanus gathered to begin planning the 102nd edition of the Christmas Day Dinner.

This remarkable tradition will once again take place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) on Christmas Day, continuing a legacy of compassion and community that has been running for more than a century.

For the 102nd time, volunteers will come together to ensure that hundreds of guests can enjoy a warm meal, festive entertainment, and the true spirit of Christmas.

A tradition built on generosity

A community united by service.

🎁 Over An Hundred Christmas Two You.
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02/03/2026

📰✨ Making Headlines for the Right Reason ✨📰
Over 200 volunteers.
More than 500 guests.
One powerful mission. ❤️

⤵️Full article in the comments

Ireland’s longest-running Christmas tradition continues to shine as one of the oldest and largest charitable events held on Christmas Day.
At the RDS in Ballsbridge, over 500 guests are welcomed with dignity to enjoy a hot, festive three-course meal prepared by experienced volunteer chefs — served with warmth, kindness and community spirit.
But it’s more than a meal.
It’s music. 🎶
It’s laughter.
It’s belonging.
It’s ensuring no one feels forgotten on Christmas Day.
For over 100 years, this incredible tradition has brought festive cheer to those most in need — powered entirely by volunteers who give their time on December 25th so others can experience joy.
🎄 Over 100 Christmases of service.
✨ Already preparing for the 102nd edition.
❤️ An Hundred Christmas two you.

20/02/2026

🎄✨ Over 100 Years of Community. Over 100 Years of Care. ✨🎄

The official 102nd Christmas Day Dinner video by Alternative Dublin beautifully captures what this incredible tradition is all about — compassion, dignity, and community at the RDS Dublin.

Since 1924, the Knights of St. Columbanus have ensured that no one feels alone on Christmas Day. What started over a century ago continues stronger than ever — powered by volunteers, chefs, supporters, and donors from across Ireland.

As we look ahead to the 102nd Edition – 25th December 2026 at the RDS Dublin, planning is already underway to continue this remarkable legacy.
❤️ Thank you to Alternative Dublin for capturing the heart of the event.
❤️ Thank you to every volunteer who gives their time.
❤️ Thank you to everyone who supports this mission.
An Hundred Christmas two you.