Open invite for free Christmas dinner provides big-hearted Gort woman with a recipe for love

Nobody likes to be alone at Christmas but, unfortunately, many people are too often left without friends or family members on Christmas Day. But one Gort woman has single-handedly taken on the task of bringing people together.

Amanda Anderson has been organising Christmas dinner in Gort for five years now, inviting those who are alone and those who are feeling lonely to come together on Christmas Day for a delicious, home-cooked dinner.

“Our guests come from all walks of life. Money does not prevent someone being lonely; it just means you can spend Christmas in Barbados if you want,” Miss Anderson explained. Continue reading