Christmas in Ireland

The 2026 Galway Christmas Market is expected to return this November, with dates likely to mirror recent years. Arguably one of the most popular Christmas …

Christmas in Ireland is a cherished time for both young and old, and the festive period is filled with traditions and customs. While Christmas dinners, …

I’ve spent 35 Christmases in Ireland and, let me tell ya, there are some delicious traditional Irish Christmas foods. They tend to be served up …

Irish Christmas Songs have a way of wrapping the season in memory and melody. You might hear them echoing through a candlelit cathedral, playing on …

I’ve spent 35 Christmases in Ireland. For my family, and many others, the saying of Irish Christmas Blessings takes place throughout the ‘big day’. They …

From spiced beef in Cork to Wren Day parades in Kerry, Irish Christmas traditions vary hugely. December 24th brings packed midnight masses across the country, …

In Ireland, Christmas doesn’t really end until January 6th, when a centuries-old tradition known as Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Little Christmas, takes place. The …

Mistletown Dublin is the Christmas market that never was (and with the venue under construction until 2027, it won’t be anytime soon). For the last …

I’m treating the newly announced Howth Castle Christmas Market with a healthy whack of skepticism. I want it to be class, but there’s a niggling worry that …

Howaya! If you’ve landed here, you’re likely thinking ‘What is that map yoke they’ve been banging on about‘. In a nutshell: It’s a high quality, …