Over 450 people attended the annual Knights of St Columbanus Christmas Day Dinner at the RDS in Dublin on Tuesday. Volunteer Sarah Whelehan with brother and sister Toonna (left) and Diamond Brown, at the Knights of Columbanus Christmas dinner, in the RDS Dublin. “This day would not be possible without their support.”Barry Walsh with volunteer Maeve Cahalan at the Knights of Columbanus Christmas dinner, in the RDS Dublin. The event is in its 94th year, and has seen a steady increase in demand for takeaway dinners since 2012. A statement from the organisation said the demand for takeaway dinners “has increased significantly from 1,200 in 2012 to 3,500 in 2017, reflecting the difficulties experienced by families and the poor.”

Source: The Irish Times December 25, 2018 14:03 UTC