With construction just finished today, images of the impressive ‘glass mansion’ are finally revealed
Also being revealed for the first time is the full festive itinerary of 25 events happening across the 4 week schedule, from drag brunches to 6-course fine dining, there’s something for all budgets and tastes
Dublin, 23rd November, 2022
Construction of the incredible Christmas in the Courtyard all-glass orangery was today finally completed, as the 500th and final glass panel was secured. After 18,000 man-hours of construction, the heated all-glass building sits in the centre of the stunning Royal Hospital Kilmainham courtyard, allowing this beautiful and historic setting to be enjoyed like never before. The ‘glass mansion’ boasts a height of 7.5 metres, and 45m in width, making it a glass structure to a scale Dublin has never seen.
Launching with their premiere event tomorrow, November 24th, there will be a total of 25 fabulous and festive events throughout the 4-week run, coming to a close on December 18th. Now that the iconic structure is ready to welcome festive revellers, Christmas in the Courtyard has revealed its much anticipated full calendar of festivities for the first time.
Events cater to almost all interests and budgets, from a girl’s lunch with Pippa O’Connor, to their pinnacle ‘Art of Dining’ experiences every Thursday and Friday night, to Bingo Loco welcoming party-goers every Saturday. There is even a drag brunch with Ireland’s favourite drag queens, Davina Devine and Victoria Secret, which is set to be equally fabulous, festive and hilarious.
The jam-packed itinerary offers a festive playground of events for all (18+) this winter season:
Christmas In The Courtyard 2022 –
| Wed 23 Nov | 18:00-01:00 | IMMA Director’s “Art Of Dining” Dinner | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Thu 24 Nov | 17:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Fri 25 Nov | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Sat 26 Nov | 18:00-01:00 | Bingo Loco “Advent Calendar” The Christmas Special with Spring Break | Festive Pizza |
| Thu 01 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Runaways | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Fri 02 Dec | 12:00-16:00 | “Art of Dining” 4 Course Lunch Experience with The Swing Cats | Art of Dining – 4 Courses |
| Fri 02 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Sat 03 Dec | 12:00-16:00 | Davina & Victoria’s “Christmas Cracker” Lunch | Festive Pizza |
| Sat 03 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | Bingo Loco “Advent Calendar” The Christmas Special with Spring Break | Festive Pizza |
| Sun 04 Dec | 14:00-20:00 | Pippa O’Connor’s “Ultimate Festive Lunch” with Spring Break & The Runaways | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Wed 07 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | Qween X Dublin Gospel Choir Christmas Concert Special | Festive Pizza |
| Thu 08 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Fri 09 Dec | 12:00-16:00 | “Art of Dining” 4 Course Lunch Experience with The Swing Cats | Art of Dining – 4 Courses |
| Fri 09 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Sat 10 Dec | 13:00 – 17:00 | Bingo Loco “Advent Calendar” The Christmas Afternoon Special | Festive Pizza |
| Sat 10 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | Bingo Loco “Advent Calendar” The Christmas Special with Spring Break | Festive Pizza |
| Sun 11 Dec | 13:00-19:00 | “Art of Dining” Lunch Dining Experience with The Swing Cats & The Runaways | Art of Dining – 4 Courses |
| Thu 15 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Fri 16 Dec | 12:00-16:00 | “Art of Dining” 4 Course Lunch Experience with The Swing Cats | Art of Dining – 4 Courses |
| Fri 16 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | “Art of Dining” 6 Course Dining Experience with Spring Break & The Victory Dolls | Art of Dining – 6 Courses |
| Sat 10 Dec | 13:00 – 17:00 | Bites & Beats with Kwanghi Chan & Marcus O’Laoire | Asian Fusion |
| Sat 17 Dec | 18:00-01:00 | Bingo Loco “Advent Calendar” The Christmas Special with Spring Break | Festive Pizza |
| Sun 18 Dec | 13:00-19:00 | James Kavanagh’s “Currabinny Festive Lunch” with String Quartet, DJ & Brass Band | Art of Dining – 4 Courses |
| Sun 18 Dec | 21:00 – 01:00 | Onyx All White Xmas In The Courtyard “Red Carpet Experience” R&B Hip-Hop | Festive Pizza |
Speaking about the reveal of the full event itinerary, co-founder of Christmas in the Courtyard, Avril Bannerton, said: “There will be an abundance of festive fun, fine dining and fantastic entertainment for everyone 18 and over. Our opening weekend is now sold out, so due to ticket demand, we are now hosting 25 different dining and entertainment events over our 4-week run. This magical Christmas party experience has only a short run this year from November 24th until December 18th, so it is essential to prebook tickets to avoid disappointment.”
All tickets are sold out for this coming weekend. So to avoid disappointment for future dates go to ChristmasintheCourtyard.ie to purchase tickets and for more information.
Photo:
“Workers at Christmas in the Courtyard making the final touches before tomorrow’s big opening of the state-of-the-art glass orangery. Decorated to palatial standards with gorgeous garlands, twinkling lights, a towering Christmas tree and glistening chandeliers, the glass mansion will allow guests to enjoy this historic courtyard like never before. Christmas in the Courtyard will run from the 24th of November to December 18th, housing a total of 25 events over the 4-week run. From 6-course fine dining, to drag brunches, there is something for all tastes and budgets (for those over 18).”