Christmas in Ireland

The Dún Laoghaire Christmas Market has had a fairly stop-start existence in recent years, but it returned as part of the wider Dún Laoghaire Christmas …

When Dublin Loves Christmas was first announced last year, I was a bit wary that it would end up feeling more like Funderland with a …

There is no standalone Dublin Christmas Market – instead, the city’s festive spirit comes from a collection of markets dotted across castle courtyards, city squares, …

TwinkleTown is officially returning to Smithfield in 2026 and, with the Dublin Castle Christmas Market postponed until 2027, there’s likely to be a lot more …

The Belfast Christmas Market 2026 is set to return this November. The market marks its 22nd anniversary this year, and it’s set to draw more …

Many of the best Christmas markets in Ireland are due to return in 2026! Large markets, like the Galway Christmas Markets, typically open in early …

Wicklow Wrapped made its debut at Wicklow Gaol in December 2025, temporarily bringing the historic building back to life after it closed earlier that year. …

The Dublin Castle Christmas Market 2026 is officially not taking place! Previously one of the only reliable Christmas markets in Dublin, ‘Christmas at The Castle’ …

The Wicklow Christmas Market is officially returning in 2026, after storm damage forced a change of plans last year. In 2025, the festive action moved …

Winterval Waterford 2026 returns from November 13th to December 23rd, with the festival taking place across Waterford City over 23 days. Winterval is one of …