Christmas Markets in Ireland 2024
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 2024
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 2024 – 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 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Markets in Ireland 2024 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 2024:
Christmas in the Castle
- Where: Dublin Castle
- When: Nov 28 – Dec 18
- Website: heritageireland.ie
Dublin
- Glasnevin Indoor Outdoor Christmas Fair | Wknds | facebook.com
- Moore Street Christmas Market | Dublin 1 | Wknds | facebook.com
- Mart Christmas Market | Rathmines | Nov 13 – Dec 22 | mart.ie
- Handmade Christmas Craft Fair | Ballinteer St Johns | TBC | facebook.com
- Scots Hall Clontarf Christmas Fair | Clontarf | Nov 22 & 23 | facebook.com
- Wicklow Christmas Market | Wicklow Town | Nov 23 – Dec 22 | wicklowchristmasmarket.com
- Swords Castle Christmas Market | Swords | Nov 24 + Dec 8 | fingal.ie/events
- Christmas Flea Market | The Digital Hub | Nov 24 + Dec 8 | culturedatewithdublin8
- Henry Street Mary Street Christmas Market | Nov 25 – Dec 24 | dublincity.ie
- Sustainable Christmas Fair | Ballymun | Nov 30 | rediscoverycentre.ie
- Terenure Christmas Market | Nov 30 | facebook.com
- Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair | Nov 30 + Dec 1 | culturedatewithdublin8
- Farmleigh Christmas Market | Phoenix Park | Dec 3 | farmleigh.ie
- Baldoyle Christmas Craft Fair | Baldoyle Village | TBC | facebook.com
- Gifted Craft & Design Fair | RDS | Dec 4 – 8 | giftedfair.ie
- Dublin Castle Christmas Market | Nov 28 – Dec 18 | heritageireland.ie
- The Fumbally Christmas Market | Liberties D 8 | Dec 6 | thefumbally.ie
- Sustainable Christmas Craft Market | National Botanic Gardens | Dec 14 + 15 | heritageireland.ie
- Christmas Pop-Up Collective | Dún Laoghaire | Dec 8 | instagram.com
- Doggy Christmas Market & Santa Paws | BrewDog D2 | Dec 15 | eventbrite.ie
- Dublin 8 Christmas Market | Stillgarden | Dec 8 | culturedatewithdublin8
Kildare
- Naas Christmas Market | Courthouse Plaza | Nov 30 & Dec 7 | facebook.com
- Christmas Pop-Up Collective | Maynooth| Dec 1 | instagram.com
- Tir Na NÓg Athy Christmas Market | Athy | Dec 6 | facebook.com
- Kilcullen Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 6 | kilcullenbridge
- The Athy Christmas Market | Dec 7 & 8 | facebook.com
- Kilcock Christmas Market | Scouts Hall | TBC| facebook.com
- Castletown House Christmas Market | Celbridge | TBC | castletown.ie
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Carlow
- Lisnavagh House Christmas Fair | Dec 7 | lisnavagh.com
- Delta Sensory Christmas Market | Dec 8 | facebook.com
- Carlow Farmers‘ Christmas Market | Dec Sat’s | carlowfarmersmarket.com
- Gaolhouse Christmas Craft Fair | Carlow Shopping Ce. | TBC | facebook.com
- Xmas in Carlow | Carlow College | TBC | carlowtourism.com
Kilkenny
- Graignamanagh Christmas Market | Abbey Hall | Nov 30 + Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Mountainview Christmas Market | Ballyhale | Nov 23 | mountainview.ie
- Yulefest Kilkenny | Kilkenny | Wknds from Nov 30 | yulefestkilkenny.ie
- Freshford Village Christmas Market | Lachtains Centre | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Inistioge Christmas Market | The Square | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Thomastown Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 7 – 8 | facebook.com
Laois
- Christmas Art & Craft Fair | Emo | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Abbeyleix House and Farm, Christmas Market | Dec 15 | eventbrite.ie
- Portlaoise Christmas Market | Main Street | TBC | facebook.com
Longford
- Drumlish Christmas Fair | The Garden Mill Bar | Dec 7 & 8 | facebook.com
- Jolly Xmas Market | Jolly Boys Pizza, Ballymahon | TBC | facebook.com
Louth
- Oldbridge Christmas Fair | Walled Garden | Nov 30 – Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Dundalk Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Fairways Hotel | Dec 1 | facebook.com
Meath
- Kells Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Headfort Arms | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Ashbourne Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Pillo Hotel | Dec 8 | facebook.com
- Ballinacree Christmas Market | Community Centre | TBC | facebook.com
Offaly
- Tullamore Christmas Market | O’Connor Sq | Nov 22 – 24 | facebook.com
Westmeath
- Clonkill Christmas Market | Loughegar, Mullingar | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Collinstown Christmas Market | Collinstown | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Athlone Christmas Market | Civic Square | Dec 12 – 15 | facebook.com
Wexford
- Ramsgrange Christmas Market | Rathroe | Nov 24 | ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie
Wicklow
- Castlemacadam Christmas Fair | Hartin Hall | Nov 30 | facebook.com
- Wicklow Christmas Market | Nov 23 – Dec 22 | wicklowchristmasmarket.com
Christmas Markets in Munster
Munster Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2024 :
Waterford Winterval Christmas Markets
- Where: Waterford City.
- When: Weekends from Nov 15 – Dec 23
- Website: winterval.ie
Cork
- Sherkin Island Christmas Market | Community Hall | Nov 16 -17 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Rosscarbery Christmas Market | Celtic Ross Hotel | Nov 17 |
- Mitchelstown Christmas Market | St George Art Ce. | Nov 23 – 24 + Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Skibbereen Christmas Fair | Eldon Hotel | Nov 23 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Courtmacsherry Christmas Market | Courtmacsherry Hotel | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Blarney Christmas Fair | Scoil Mhuire gan Smál | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Ballydehob Christmas Craft and Food Fair | Community Hall | Nov 24 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Glengariff Christmas Market | Eccles Hotel | Nov 24 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Mallow Christmas Market | St James’s | Nov 29 | facebook.com
- Macroom Christmas Market | Town Sq | Nov 29 | macroom.ie
- Innishannon Christmas Market | Parish Hall | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Sli Eile Farm Christmas Fair | Mallow | Dec 7 | facebook.com
- Skibbereen Christmas Craft Fair | West Cork Hotel | Dec 15 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Ballydehob Christmas Market | An Sanctoir | Dec 15 | westcorkcrafts.ie
- Durrus Christmas Craft Market | Community Hall | TBC | facebook.com
- Ballincollig Christmas Craft Fair | WestGate Foundation | TBC | facebook.com
- Midleton Christmas Market | Fair Green | TBC
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Clare
- Clarecastle Christmas Market | The Abbey Hall | Nov 30 | facebook.com
- Kilkishen Artisan Craft & Food Festival | Kilkishen Ce. | Nov 30 – Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Ennis Christmas Market | Templegate Plaza | Sat Nov 30 – Dec 21 | clarecoco.ie
Kerry
- Ballyheigue Christmas Fair | Community Ce. | Nov 3 | facebook.com
- Ballylongford Christmas Craft Fair | Parish Hall | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Ballyduff Christmas Market | St. Michaels Hall | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Knocknagashel Christmas Fair | Commumity Ce. | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Ardfert Christmas Craft & Gift Fair | Community Ce. | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Killorglin Christmas Markets | The Fishery | Wknds from Dec 7 – Dec 23 | facebook.com
- Ballybunion Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 8 | facebook.com
- Kerry Writers Museum Xmas Craft Fair | Listowel | Dec 8 | kerrywritersmuseum.com
- Annascaul Christmas Market | The Cottage Market | Dec 15 | facebook.com
Limerick
- Christmas at the Milk Market | Limerick City | Wknds From Dec 1 | milkmarketlimerick.ie
- Christmas Boutique Market | Holycross Bruff | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Ahern Nurseries Christmas Craft Fair | Kilmallock | Dec 8 | facebook.com
- Ballyneety Hub Christmas Market | Dec 8 | facebook.com
Tipperary
- Ballinderry Christmas Markets | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Thurles Farmers Christmas Market | Greyhound Stadium | Dec 7 | facebook.com
- Mullinahone Community Christmas Fair | GAA Grounds | TBC | facebook.com
Waterford
- Glenveagh Christmas Market @ Winterval | Wknds from Nov 15 – Dec 23 | winterval.ie
- Ballinameela Christmas Market | Dungarvan | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- West Waterford Autumn Fair | Tallow | Nov 16 – 17 | visitwaterford.com
Christmas Markets in Connacht
Connacht Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2024:
Christmas Market Galway
- Where: Galway City
- When: November 8 – January 5
- Website: christmasmarketgalway.com
Galway
- Christmas Market Galway | Nov 8 – Jan 5 | christmasmarketgalway.com
- Tuam Christmas Craft Fair | The Little Mill | Nov 23 | facebook.com
- Loughrea Christmas Market | Loughrea Hotel | Dec 15 | facebook.com
Further Reading: Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Galway City
Leitrim
- Killargue Sustainable Toy Fair | Community Ce. | Nov 23 | facebook.com
- NL Women’s Centre Christmas Market | Manorhamilton | Dec 1 | facebook.com
Mayo
- Kiltane Christmas Market | Geesala Community Centre | Nov 24 | facebook.com
- Swinford Indoor Country Market | Cultural Ce. | Nov 30 – Dec 1 | northmayo.ie
- Mini Mistletoe Market | Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina| Dec 1 | northmayo.ie
- Solas Christmas Craft Fair | Eachléim | Dec 1 | mayo.ie
- Foxford Craft Fair | Sports and Leisure Centre | Dec 6 – 8 | facebook.com
- Killala Christmas Market | Lavelles Car Park | Dec 7 | northmayo.ie
- Ballycastle Christmas Craft Fair | Stella Maris Shore House | Dec 8 | northmayo.ie
- Bangor-Erris Christmas Christmas Fair | Parish Hall | Dec 8 | northmayo.ie
- Crossmolina Christmas Market | Heritage Ce | Dec 14 -15 | facebook.com
- Belmullet Christmas Market | Civic Ce | Dec 14 – 15 | facebook.com
Roscommon
- Roscommon Christmas Market | Town Square | Dec 7 – 8 | facebook.com
- Strokestown Christmas Market | Bawn Street | TBC 2025 | strokestown.ie
Sligo
- Easkey Christmas Market | Community Ce. | Dec 15 | facebook.com
- Sligo Christmas Market | Quayside | TBC 2025 | facebook.com/SligoChristmasMarket
Christmas Markets in Ulster (including Northern Ireland)
Ulster Highlight of Christmas Markets in Ireland 2024::
Belfast Continental Christmas Market
- Where: Belfast City Hall.
- When: November 16 – December 22
- Website: facebook.com/BelfastXmasMark
Antrim
- Ballymena NI Hospice Christmas Fair | Tullyglass House Hotel | Nov 13 | facebook.com
- Belfast Christmas Market | City Hall | Nov 16 – Dec 22 | facebook.com
- The Big Christmas Market | Knockaghview | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Dundonald Christmas Market | Belfast | Dec 5 | discovernorthernireland.com
- Festive Fayre at Titanic Belfast | Belfast | Dec 7 | visitbelfast.com
- Portrush Christmas Market | Town Hall | Dec 14 – 15 | visitcausewaycoastandglens.com
- Ionad na Fuiseoige Christmas Market | Dunmurry | TBC | facebook.com
- The Junction Christmas Market Village | Antrim | Nov 30 | thejunctionshopping.com
Further Reading: Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Belfast City
Armagh
- Lurgan Christmas Craft Fair | Lurgan | Nov 30 | facebook.com
- Foodpath Street Food Mini Christmas Market | Portadown | TBC | facebook.com
Cavan
- Cootehill Christmas Market | Cootehill Pig Market | Nov 17 | facebook.com
- Ballyconnell Christmas Craft and Gift Fair | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- The Christmas Cottage Market | Cavan | Dec 7 – 8 | cottagemarketcavan.ie
- Virginia Show Centre Christmas Fair | Virginia | Dec 7 | facebook.com
Derry / Londonderry
- Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair | Guildhall Square | Nov 22 – 24 | derrystrabane.com
- Maghera Christmas Market | Linenhall Centre | Nov 23 | facebook.com
Donegal
- Glenties Christmas Market | Highlands Hotel | Nov 3 | facebook.com
- Christmas Craft Fayre Weekend | Muff | Nov 23 – 24 | facebook.com
- Letterkenny Christmas Fair | Radisson Blu Letterkenny | Dec 1 | facebook.com
- Illies Christmas Market & Bazaar | Buncrana | Dec 8 | facebook.com
- Bundoran Christmas Craft Fair | Atlantic Apartotel | Dec 14 | facebook.com
Down
- Elmfield Christmas Markets | Gilford | TBC | elmfieldestate.com
- Hilden Brewery Christmas Market | Lisburn | TBC | facebook.com
- Portaferry Christmas Market | Community Ce | Nov 30 | facebook.com
- Inns Cross Christmas Market | Newtownbreda | Dec 7 & 21 | facebook.com
- Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market | Down | Dec 13 | discovernorthernireland.com
- Carryduff Christmas Market | Down | Dec 18 | visitlisburncastlereagh.com
Fermanagh
- Smidge Stores’ Winter Market | Belleek Castle Stables | Nov 23 – 24 |northmayo.ie
- Enniskillen Castle Christmas Farmer’s Market | Dec 7 | facebook.com
Monaghan
- Glaslough Christmas Market | Oakland Ce.| Nov 29 – 30 monaghantourism.com
Tyrone
- Winter Craft and Food Fair | Cookstown | Nov 23 | midulstercouncil.org
- Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair | Omagh | Nov 26 | facebook.com
- The Fine & Dandy Christmas Market | Dungannon | Nov 29 – 30 | islandartscentre.com
- Omagh Winter Wonderland | O’Neills Healy Park | Dec 16 – 17 | facebook.com
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