Well-known Newbridge restaurant to host Christmas Day dinner event for those alone

By Kim O'Leary

Judge Roy Beans in Newbridge is teaming up with “The Dining Room Newbridge & Christmas Day with Friends” to offer a very special Christmas Day dinner and some company for those who would otherwise spend the day alone, with the aim to spread some festive cheer to over 100 people.

On their Facebook page yesterday Judge Roy Beans Newbridge confirmed that they are seeking donations from Kildare people to help fund the event, with a GoFundMe page set up recently with an aim of raising €1,000 and as of this morning it has reached €640 worth of donations.

On their Facebook page, Judge Roy Beans said: “We are asking our loyal customers to help us do something a bit special for Christmas Day .... we hope to bring 100+ people (who would otherwise be alone) to our venue for Christmas Dinner & good company & deliver dinner to those who can't join us. Imagine what we could do with a €2 donation from each of our facebook friends.”

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The staff at Judge Roy Beans have offered their personal time to cook and prepare meals for the event along with many volunteers, with the restaurant’s suppliers also sponsoring the event.

It is hoped that a cash donation of €2 will help to put together a ad deliver Santa hampers and food to individual and families unable to attend the dinner throughout the county.

For more information please visit Judge Roy Beans Newbridge on Facebook @judgeroybeansireland or visit https://www.gofundme.com/Christmaswithfriend