Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023
As the festive season draws near, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit than the charm of a Christmas market. Christmas Markets in Ireland are more than just shopping destinations; they’re cultural hubs that celebrate the heartwarming traditions, fun, and community spirit that define this magical time of year.
Reasons to Visit Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023
Ireland’s Christmas Markets have a profound cultural importance that stretches back through generations. The Irish have a deep-rooted connection to their heritage, and this is beautifully showcased during the holiday season. You’ll find market stalls adorned with handmade crafts, traditional Irish decorations, and delicious festive treats that have been passed down through families for centuries. From intricate Celtic designs to woolen sweaters and hand-painted ornaments, each item carries a piece of Ireland’s rich history.
What makes these markets truly special is the sense of fun and merriment that spreads through the air and fills the streets. Children’s faces light up as they spot the ‘Big Man’ or sip on hot chocolate, and adults revel in the warmth of shared moments. Carolers serenade visitors with traditional Christmas songs, and the scent of Christmas trees, cinnamon and nutmeg wafts through the air.
One of the most heartwarming aspects of these markets is the emphasis on shopping local. Irish artisans and crafters take center stage, offering unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that support the local economy. This commitment to supporting small businesses and preserving traditional craftsmanship is a testament to the close-knit Irish communities that come together during the holiday season.
Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023 – The Spirit of Community
Above all, these Christmas markets embody the spirit of community. Families, friends, and even strangers come together to celebrate the joy of the season. The sense of unity and togetherness is palpable, as people share stories, warm beverages, and laughter. It’s not just about buying gifts; it’s about sharing the holiday spirit with loved ones and strangers alike.
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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023 is listed in chronological order and under the provinces of Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster including Northern Ireland.
To prevent disappointment, please use the links provided to confirm dates and times. Many markets only take place on specific weekend days, at specific times.
Christmas Markets in Leinster
Leinster Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023: Wicklow Christmas Market
- Where: Wicklow Town
- When: November 18th – December 17th
- Website: wicklowchristmasmarket.com
Dublin
- Swords Castle Christmas Market | Swords | Wknds Nov 25 – Dec 3 | fingal.ie/events
- Farmleigh Christmas Market | Phoenix Park | Wknds Dec 2 – 17 | farmleigh.ie
- Gifted Craft & Design Fair | RDS | Dec 6 – 10 | giftedfair.ie
- The Fumbally Christmas Market | Liberties D 8 | Dec 8 – 10 | thefumbally.ie
- Christmas Craft Market | National Botanic Gardens | Dec 9 & 10 | botanicgardens.ie
- Doggy Christmas Market & Santa Paws | BrewDog OutPost D2 | Dec 17 | eventbrite.ie
- Glasnevin Indoor Outdoor Christmas Fair | Wknds Dec | facebook.com
- Handmade Christmas Craft Fair | Ballinteer St Johns | TBC | facebook.com
- Scots Hall Clontarf Christmas Fair | Clontarf | TBC | facebook.com
- A Very Latin American Xmas Market | Richmond Barracks | TBC | eventbrite.ie
- Moore Street Christmas Market | Dublin 1 | TBC | facebook.com
- Mount Merrion Christmas Craft Fair | Community Ce. | TBC | facebook.com
- Mart Christmas Market | The Mart Gallery, Rathmines | TBC | mart.ie
- Sustainable Christmas Fair | Rediscover Ballymun | TBC | rediscoverycentre.ie
- Terenure Christmas Market | TBC | facebook.com
- Littlepace Christmas Market | Clonee | TBC | facebook.com
- Baldoyle Christmas Craft Fair | Baldoyle Village | TBC | facebook.com
- Bremore Castle Christmas Market | Balbriggan | TBC | fingal.ie/events
- Dublin Castle Christmas Market | TBC | dublincastle.ie
- Dublin 8 Christmas Market | Stillgarden | TBC | eventbrite.com
- Griffith College Christmas Art & Craft Fair | TBC | facebook.com
Kildare
- Irish Gaming Christmas Market | Kilcullen | Nov 5 | eventbrite.ie
- Kilcullen Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 2 | kilcullencommunitycentre.com
- Naas Christmas Market | Courthouse Plaza | TBC | facebook.com
- Tir Na NÓg Athy Christmas Market | Athy | TBC | facebook.com
- Castletown House Christmas Market | Celbridge | TBC | castletown.ie
- Kilcock Christmas Market | Scouts Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- The Athy Christmas Market | TBC | facebook.com
Further Reading: Visit Kildare – 12 Fabulous Free Things to Do Outdoors
Carlow
- Gaolhouse Christmas Craft Fair | Carlow Shopping Ce. | Sats Nov – Dec 23 | facebook.com
- Lisnavagh House Christmas Fair | Dec 2 | lisnavagh.com
- Xmas in Carlow | Carlow College | TBC | carlowtourism.com
Kilkenny
- Yulefest Kilkenny | Kilkenny | TBC | yulefestkilkenny.ie
- Mountainview Christmas Market | Ballyhale | TBC | mountainview.ie
- Graignamanagh Christmas Market | Abbey Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- Freshford Village Christmas Market | Lachtains Museum and Arts Centre | TBC | facebook.com
Laois
- Portlaoise Christmas Market | Main Street | TBC | facebook.com
- Abbeyleix House and Farm, Christmas Market | TBC | eventbrite.ie
Longford
- Jolly Xmas Market | Jolly Boys Pizza, Ballymahon | TBC | jollyboys.ie
- Drumlish Christmas Fair | The Garden Mill Bar | TBC | facebook.com
Louth
- Dundalk Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Fairways Hotel | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Oldbridge Christmas Fair | Walled Garden | TBC | facebook.com
Meath
- Kells Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Headfort Arms | Nov 19 | facebook.com
- Navan Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Ardboyne Hotel | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Ballinacree Christmas Market | Community Centre | TBC | facebook.com
- Moynalty Christmas Festival | Kells | TBC | moynaltysteamthreshing.ie
- Rock Farm Christmas Markets | Slane Meath | TBC | rockfarmslane.ie
Offaly
- Tullamore Christmas Market | TBC | facebook.com
Westmeath
- Clonkill Christmas Market | Loughegar, Mullingar | Nov 19 | facebook.com
- Collinstown Christmas Market | Collinstown | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Athlone Christmas Market | Civic Square | TBC | creativeireland.gov.ie
- Murtagh’s Christmas Wonderland | Mullingar | Dec Wkds TBC | murtaghsorganicfarm.com
- Winterfest Mullingar | Westmeath | TBC | winterfestmullingar.ie
Wexford
- Ramsgrange Christmas Market | Rathroe | TBC | ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie
Wicklow
- Wicklow Christmas Market | Nov 18 – Dec 17 | wicklowchristmasmarket.com
Christmas Markets in Munster
Munster Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023 : Waterford Winterval Christmas Markets
- Where: Waterford City.
- When: November 17 – December 23
- Website: winterval.ie
Cork
- Mitchelstown Christmas Market | St George Art Ce. | Nov 25 & 26 | facebook.com
- Innishannon Christmas Market | Parish Hall | Dec 9 & 10 | facebook.com
- Midleton Christmas Market | Fair Green | TBC | midletonchamber.com
- Cork Craft Fairs Christmas Market | Rosscarbery | TBC | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Courtmacsherry Christmas Market | Courtmacsherry Hotel | TBC | facebook.com
- Blarney Christmas Fair | Blarney Golf Club | TBC | biasasta.ie
- Macroom Christmas Market | TBC | macroom.ie
- Durrus Christmas Craft Market | Community Hall | TBC | facebook.com
Further Reading: Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Cork City
Clare
- Clarecastle Christmas Market | The Abbey Hall | Nov 18 & 19 | facebook.com
- Kilkishen Artisan Craft & Food Festival | Kilkishen Ce. | Dec 2 & 3 | facebook.com
- Ennis Christmas Market | Abbey St Car Park | TBC | facebook.com
Kerry
- Knocknagashel Christmas Fair | Commumity Ce. | Nov 19 | facebook.com
- Killorglin Christmas Markets | The Fishery | Wknds Dec 2 & 9 | facebook.com
- Annascaul Christmas Market | The Cottage Market | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Ballylongford Christmas Craft Fair | Parish Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- Ballyheigue Christmas Fair | Community Ce. | TBC | ballyheiguecommunitycentre.ie
- Ballyduff Christmas Market | St. Michaels Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- Ballybunion Christmas Market | Community Ce. | TBC | facebook.com
- Kerry Creamery Experience Craft Fair | Milltown | TBC | thekerrycreameryexperience.ie
- Ardfert Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Community Ce. | TBC | ardfertcommunitycentre.ie
- Kerry Writers Museum Xmas Craft Fair | Listowel | TBC | kerrywritersmuseum.com
Limerick
- Christmas at the Milk Market | Limerick City | From Dec 1 | milkmarketlimerick.ie
- Mallow Christmas Market | St James’s | Dec 1 & 2 | facebook.com
- Christmas Boutique Market | Holycross Bruff | Dec 3 | rockbarton.ie
- Ahern Nurseries Christmas Craft Fair | Kilmallock | TBC | ahernnurseries.ie
- Sli Eile Farm Christmas Fair | Mallow | TBC | slieile.ie
- Ballyneety Hub Christmas Market | TBC | bcda.ie
Tipperary
- Ballinderry Christmas Markets | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Mullinahone Community Christmas Fair | GAA Grounds | TBC| facebook.com
- Thurles Farmers Christmas Market | Greyhound Stadium | TBC | facebook.com
Waterford
- Waterford Winterval Christmas Markets | Nov 17 – Dec 23 | winterval.ie
- Waterford Winter Fair | The Collective | TBC | eventbrite.ie
Christmas Markets in Connacht
Connacht Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023 : Christmas Market Galway
- Where: Galway City
- When: November 10 – January 7
- Website: christmasmarketgalway.com
Galway
- Christmas Market Galway | Nov 10 – Jan 7 | christmasmarketgalway.com
- Aughrim Christmas Market | Ballinasloe | TBC | facebook.com
- Tuam Christmas Craft Fair | The Little Mill | TBC | facebook.com
Further Reading: Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Galway City
Leitrim
- NL Women’s Centre Christmas Market | Manorhamilton | Dec 2 & 3 | facebook.com
- Killargue Community Centre Christmas Market | TBC | facebook.com
Mayo
- Kiltane Christmas Market | Geesala Community Centre | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Foxford Craft Fair | Sports and Leisure Centre | Dec 1 – 3 | facebook.com
- Ballycastle Christmas Craft Fair | TBC | facebook.com/ballycastlemayo
Roscommon
- Strokestown Christmas Market | Bawn Street | Dec 15 – 16 | strokestown.ie
- Roscommon Christmas Market | Town Square | Dec TBC | facebook.com
Sligo
- Sligo Christmas Market | Quayside | Dec 1 | facebook.com/SligoChristmasMarket
Christmas Markets in Ulster (including Northern Ireland)
Ulster Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023 : Belfast Continental Christmas Market
- Where: Belfast City Hall.
- When: November 18 – December 22
- Website: facebook.com/BelfastXmasMark
Antrim
- Belfast Christmas Market | City Hall | Nov 18 – Dec 22 | facebook.com
- Ballymena NI Hospice Christmas Fair | Tullyglass House Hotel | TBC | facebook.com
- Ionad na Fuiseoige Christmas Market | Dunmurry | TBC | facebook.com
- Larne Christmas Fair | The Salvation Army | TBC | facebook.com
- The Junction Christmas Market Village | Antrim | TBC | thejunctionshopping.com
- Ballymena Christmas Fair | Ballymena Methodist Church | TBC | facebook.com
Further Reading: Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Belfast City
Armagh
- Foodpath Street Food Mini Christmas Market | Portadown | TBC | facebook.com
- Action Cancer Christmas Craft Fair | Brownlow House, Lurgan | TBC | facebook.com
Cavan
- Cavan Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Cavan Crystal Hotel | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Cootehill Christmas Market | Cootehill Pig Market | TBC | facebook.com
- Virginia Show Centre Christmas Fair | Virginia | TBC | facebook.com
- Ballyconnell Christmas Craft and Gift Fair | TBC | facebook.com
Derry / Londonderry
- Walled City Markets | Guildhall Square | TBC | derrystrabane.com
- Maghera Christmas Market | Linenhall Centre | TBC | facebook.com
Donegal
- Glenties Christmas Market | Highlands Hotel | TBC | facebook.com
- St Mary’s Hall Muff Christmas Craft Fayre | Muff | TBC | facebook.com
- Illies Christmas Market & Bazaar | Buncrana | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Letterkenny Christmas Fair | Radisson Blu Letterkenny | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Bundoran Christmas Craft Fair | Atlantic Apartotel | Dec 9 & 10 | facebook.com
Down
- Elmfield Christmas Markets | Elmfield Estate, Gilford | TBC | elmfieldestate.com
- Dundonald Christmas Market | TBC | visitlisburncastlereagh.com
- Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market | TBC | visitlisburncastlereagh.com
- Carryduff Christmas Market | TBC | visitlisburncastlereagh.com
Fermanagh
- Fermanagh Christmas Market | Enniskillen Castle | TBC | fermanaghlakelands.com
Monaghan
- Glaslough Christmas Market | TBC | glasloughtidytowns.com
Tyrone
- Santa’s Magical Christmas Fair | Cookstown | Nov 23 | facebook.com
- Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair | Omagh | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- The Fine & Dandy Christmas Market | Dungannon | TBC | facebook.com
- Omagh Winter Wonderland | O’Neills Healy Park | TBC | facebook.com
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