Newbridge Silverware Hosts Festive Lunch Celebrating “The Home of Christmas”
A Joyous Afternoon of Style, Seasonal Inspiration and Christmas Cheer
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| Aileen O'Brien, Noel Cunningham and Joan Scales (right) |
Newbridge Silverware welcomed a large gathering of fans, friends, and media to its annual Festive Lunch (3rd Dec), marking the official start of the brand’s Christmas celebrations at the famed Home of Christmas.
The event was hosted by broadcaster, etiquette expert and renowned hotelier Noel Cunningham, with Newbridge Silverware’s own PR Aileen O’Brien co-hosting and welcoming guests to a day filled with seasonal style, inspiration, and entertainment. Among the well-known attendees were Lorraine Keane, Marietta Doran, Maia Dunphy, Bairbre Power, Jackie Lavin, Mandy Maher and Deric Hartigan, all long-time supporters of the beloved Irish lifestyle brand.
Guests arrived at a festive drink’s reception in the Museum of Style Icons, where they explored the latest exhibitions and displays. The museum, internationally recognised for its remarkable collection of garments and memorabilia once owned or worn by global icons, delighted attendees with pieces linked to Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Madonna, The Beatles, and a newly unveiled display featuring garments worn by Victoria Beckham and Nicole Kidman. Seasonal spirit filled the air as The Bugle Babes performed classic Christmas songs, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
Following the reception, guests moved to the newly renovated Silver Restaurant, recently transformed under the creative direction of interior designer, Lesley Kelly. The refreshed space, featuring rich green tones, velvet seating and elegant, contemporary touches, provided the perfect backdrop for a luxurious festive lunch. The meal began with a refreshing melon, lime and cranberry starter, followed by a choice of traditional turkey and ham with all the trimmings or a beautifully prepared organic fillet of salmon. A decadent chocolate trio dessert completed the feast.
The highlight of the afternoon came as Noel Cunningham shared his expert insights on seasonal hosting, gifting and effortless entertaining. With humour and warmth, he offered his top tips for ensuring a peaceful, stress-free Christmas—including his famous motto K.I.S.S.: Keep It Simple, Stupid!
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| Krystle Foley, Mandy Maher and Sarah de Bromhead |
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| Sheela Sangaran and Deric Hartigan |
“Christmas is not a time for fussing,” he told guests. “Enjoy the time with friends. Get everyone involved—don’t make everything from scratch! Buy the pudding and the cake. Cook what you can in advance and freeze it, like the gravy or the cabbage! Do a beautiful platter for the starter and let people share it. The reason we go to family and friends is to enjoy their company. Don’t stress! It’s a time to relax.”
He went on to say that people tend to lose the run of themselves at Christmas and remarked, “never in my life have I seen so many jars of duck fat on the supermarket shelves – what is that about? And as for all the different types of potatoes... forget about it! Just keep your elderly aunty away from the sherry and if she kicks up… put her into isolation!”, he joked!
Noel also demonstrated how to create stunning holiday tablescapes using Newbridge Silverware designs, emphasising beautiful yet budget-friendly touches such as incorporating fresh foliage from the garden. He shared his favourite gifting picks from the 2025 Newbridge Silverware range, including charming mouse-themed cheese picks and an elegant new duck decanter, both of which captured the audience’s imagination.
From Noel’s laughter-filled etiquette anecdotes to inspiring décor ideas, the event offered attendees a delightful blend of entertainment and seasonal creativity. The Festive Lunch once again highlighted Newbridge Silverware’s reputation as Ireland’s ultimate ‘Home of Christmas’.
Newbridge Silverware is open 7 days a week, it has free parking and is the ultimate one stop shop for all your Christmas shopping needs this festive season. You can also buy online and for more information or gifting ideas see www.newbridgesilverware.com
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