Christmas Markets in Ireland 2023
First published September 19 2023, updated November 22 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.
Our Christmas Markets in Ireland Guides have always been a big hit with readers over the years – and we do our best to research and feature as many markets as we can in this guide. However, if you see we’ve missed your favourite market be sure to let us know by emailing us – details here, or leaving a comment in the box below.
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
- Mart Christmas Market | Rathmines | Wknds from Nov 10 | mart.ie
- Handmade Christmas Craft Fair | Ballinteer St Johns | Nov 12 | facebook.com
- Scots Hall Clontarf Christmas Fair | Clontarf | Nov 17 & 18 | facebook.com
- Swords Castle Christmas Market | Swords | Wknds Nov 25 – Dec 3 | fingal.ie/events
- Sustainable Christmas Fair | Ballymun | Dec 2 | rediscoverycentre.ie
- Farmleigh Christmas Market | Phoenix Park | Wknds Dec 2 – 17 | farmleigh.ie
- Baldoyle Christmas Craft Fair | Baldoyle Village | Dec 4 | facebook.com
- Gifted Craft & Design Fair | RDS | Dec 6 – 10 | giftedfair.ie
- Dublin Castle Christmas Market | Dec 6 – 19 | dublincastle.ie
- The Fumbally Christmas Market | Liberties D 8 | Dec 8 – 10 | thefumbally.ie
- Christmas Craft Market | National Botanic Gardens | Dec 9 & 10 | botanicgardens.ie
- Christmas Pop-Up | The Royal Marine, Dún Laoghaire | Dec 10 | instagram.com
- Doggy Christmas Market & Santa Paws | BrewDog OutPost D2 | Dec 17 | eventbrite.ie
- Glasnevin Indoor Outdoor Christmas Fair | Wknds Dec | 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
- Terenure Christmas Market | TBC | facebook.com
- Littlepace Christmas Market | Clonee | TBC | facebook.com
- Bremore Castle Christmas Market | Balbriggan | TBC | fingal.ie/events
- 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
- Naas Christmas Market | Courthouse Plaza | Nov 25 & Dec 2 | facebook.com
- Tir Na NÓg Athy Christmas Market | Athy | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Kilcullen Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 2 | kilcullencommunitycentre.com
- The Athy Christmas Market | Dec 2 & 3 | facebook.com
- Kilcock Christmas Market | Scouts Hall | Dec 16 | facebook.com
- Castletown House Christmas Market | Celbridge | TBC | castletown.ie
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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 | Nov 25 – Dec 23 | yulefestkilkenny.ie
- Freshford Village Christmas Market | Lachtains Centre | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Mountainview Christmas Market | Ballyhale | TBC | mountainview.ie
- Graignamanagh Christmas Market | Abbey Hall | TBC | facebook.com
Laois
- Christmas Art & Craft Fair | Emo | Nov 12 | facebook.com
- 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 | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Drumlish Christmas Fair | The Garden Mill Bar | Dec 9 & 10 | facebook.com
Louth
- Dundalk Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Fairways Hotel | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Oldbridge Christmas Fair | Walled Garden | Nov 25 & 26 | facebook.com
Meath
- Kells Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Headfort Arms | Nov 19 | facebook.com
- Ballinacree Christmas Market | Community Centre | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Navan Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Ardboyne Hotel | Dec 10 | 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 | Dec 17 | 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
- Ballincollig Christmas Craft Fair | WestGate Foundation | Nov 25 | facebook.com
- Courtmacsherry Christmas Market | Courtmacsherry Hotel | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Blarney Christmas Fair | Blarney Golf Club | Nov 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
- 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
- Melleray Christmas Market | St Mary’s Hall | Nov 12 | facebook.com
- Knocknagashel Christmas Fair | Commumity Ce. | Nov 19 | facebook.com
- Ballylongford Christmas Craft Fair | Parish Hall | Nov 20 | facebook.com
- Ardfert Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Community Ce. | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Killorglin Christmas Markets | The Fishery | Wknds Dec 2 & 9 | facebook.com
- Annascaul Christmas Market | The Cottage Market | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Ballybunion Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Ballyheigue Christmas Fair | Community Ce. | TBC | ballyheiguecommunitycentre.ie
- Ballyduff Christmas Market | St. Michaels Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- Kerry Creamery Experience Craft Fair | Milltown | TBC | facebook.com
- 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
- Sli Eile Farm Christmas Fair | Mallow | Dec 2 | facebook.com
- Christmas Boutique Market | Holycross Bruff | Dec 3 | rockbarton.ie
- Ahern Nurseries Christmas Craft Fair | Kilmallock | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Ballyneety Hub Christmas Market | Dec 10 | facebook.com
Tipperary
- Ballinderry Christmas Markets | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Mullinahone Community Christmas Fair | GAA Grounds | Dec 17 | facebook.com
- Thurles Farmers Christmas Market | Greyhound Stadium | Dec 2 | facebook.com
Waterford
- Waterford Winterval Christmas Markets | Nov 17 – Dec 23 | winterval.ie
- West Waterford Autumn Fair | Tallow | Nov 18 – 19 | eventbrite.ie
- Glenveagh Christmas Market | Winterval | Wknds from Nov 17 | 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
- Tuam Christmas Craft Fair | The Little Mill | Nov 25 | facebook.com
- Aughrim Christmas Market | Ballinasloe | 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
- Roscommon Christmas Market | Town Square | Dec 9 & 10 | facebook.com
- Strokestown Christmas Market | Bawn Street | Dec 15 – 16 | strokestown.ie
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
- Ballymena NI Hospice Christmas Fair | Tullyglass House Hotel | Nov 8 | facebook.com
- Belfast Christmas Market | City Hall | Nov 18 – Dec 22 | facebook.com
- Portrush Christmas Market | Town Hall | Dec 10 | facebook.com
- Titanic Hotel Christmas Market | Belfast | Dec 17 | 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
- Lurgan Christmas Craft Fair | Lurgan | Nov 25 | facebook.com
- Foodpath Street Food Mini Christmas Market | Portadown | TBC | facebook.com
Cavan
- Cavan Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Cavan Crystal Hotel | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- Ballyconnell Christmas Craft and Gift Fair | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Virginia Show Centre Christmas Fair | Virginia | Dec 9 | facebook.com
- Cootehill Christmas Market | Cootehill Pig Market | TBC | facebook.com
Derry / Londonderry
- Christmas Craft Fair | Guildhall Square | Nov 17 – 19 | derrystrabane.com
- Maghera Christmas Market | Linenhall Centre | TBC | facebook.com
Donegal
- Glenties Christmas Market | Highlands Hotel | Nov 5 | facebook.com
- Christmas Craft Fayre Weekend | Muff | Nov 25 & 26 | facebook.com
- Letterkenny Christmas Fair | Radisson Blu Letterkenny | Dec 3 | facebook.com
- Bundoran Christmas Craft Fair | Atlantic Apartotel | Dec 9 & 10 | facebook.com
- Illies Christmas Market & Bazaar | Buncrana | Dec 10 | facebook.com
Down
- Elmfield Christmas Markets | Gilford | Nov 10 & 11 | elmfieldestate.com
- Hilden Brewery Christmas Market | Lisburn | Nov 11 | facebook.com
- Inns Cross Christmas Market | Newtownbreda | TBC | facebook.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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