Christmas in Ireland

Although there hasn’t been a traditional Guinness Storehouse Christmas Market since 2020, there’s plenty happening at St. James’s Gate for Christmas 2026.  This year, the …

The Kilkenny Christmas markets (Yulefest Kilkenny) is one of the lesser-known Christmas markets in Ireland. And, although it’s one of Ireland’s smaller markets, Yulefest packs …

The Cork Christmas Markets have been through a transformation in recent years, swapping old favourites for new experiments and, at times, leaving us wondering where …

The Galway Christmas Market is set to return to Eyre Square in November 2026 for its 16th year. The 2026 dates have yet to be …

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 …