The dates and locations for the Fingal Christmas markets returning this year have been confirmed.
Fingal County Council has announced Swords Castle, Bremore Castle in Balbriggan, and the picturesque Shackleton Garden in Clonsilla will be transformed into winter wonderlands. There will be numerous stalls, artisan food, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, twinkling lights and festive decorations across all three of the markets.
Santa will also be coming to Swords Castle while there will be a festive lights show at Shackleton Garden. The Blanchardstown, Swords and Balbriggan Festive Lightings dates have also been announced. Entrance is free to the general public to all three of the markets. Scroll down for more information on each of the locations.
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Swords Castle Christmas
Santa at Swords Castle
Visits to see Santa are from €5 per child. The visit includes a selection box, an emailed photo with Santa and kids' hot chocolate. The photo will be emailed a week after the visit. Santa is on a first come first served basis, he will be taking a break for lunch and queues will stop 30 mins before finish time. Timings are subject to change.
Swords Castle trading hours:
- Friday, November 24: 3pm to 8pm
- Saturday, November 25: 11am to 6pm
- Sunday, November 26: 11am to 6pm
- Saturday, December 2: 11am to 6pm
- Sunday, December 3: 11am to 6pm
Traders at Swords Castle include but are not limited to:
Artisan Food: Cupcake Store, Little PP, Maggie Bakes, Monsieur Macaron, Garnacha
Crafts & Clothing stalls: Elisa Ceramics Art, Celtic Angel, Woodturning by Ian, Healing Haven, Love Bubble, Forever Living Products, Ros Eo Soap, Craft Gemstone Crystals, Kilkenny Silver, Dishy Plates, and over 30 other local traders.
Christmas festivities in Balbriggan
Balbriggan's Bremore Castle will turn into a festive marketplace with unique gifts and treasures amidst the castle's historic walls. The market is being run by Bremore Castle Food & Craft Village - visit them on Facebook to find out more.
Trading Hours:
- Sunday, November 26: 11am to 4pm
- Sunday, December 10: 11am to 6pm
- Sunday, December 17: 11am to 6pm
Christmas at Clonsilla
Shackleton Garden, Clonsilla:
Families going to the Shackleton Gardens in the next couple of weekends will be able to enjoy a delightful selection of seasonal treats, including hot food, artisan food and a number of gift shopping opportunities. This market is been run by We Love Markets, visit them on Facebook to find out more.
Trading Hours:
- Saturday, November 25: 12pm to 6pm
- Sunday, November 26: 12pm to 6pm
- Saturday, December 2: 12pm to 6pm
- Sunday, December 3: 12pm to 6pm
Traders include and are not limited to:
Hot Food: Farm Hog Roast, Paddy's Pizza Pies, Flamin Marvellous & Pure Waffler.
Artisan Food: My Natural Oil Ariston, Tanya's Kitchen, Birds & Tea's, Butternut Box.
Crafters: Cross & Thorn Candles and Homewares, Pearland Bon Pearl Bon Bon, Fat Pup Illustration, Blu Heron Design, Mel's Jewellery, Wild Rose Botanicals
Festive Lightings
- Blanchardstown Tree Lighting: Join Mayor of Fingal Cllr Adrian Henchy on Thursday, November 23 at 6pm on Main Street with the Blancharsdtown Brass Band
- Swords Tree Lighting: Join Mayor of Fingal Cllr Adrian Henchy on Friday, November 24 at 6pm outside Swords Castle
- Balbriggan Lighting Up: Join Deputy Mayor of Fingal Cllr Grainne Maguire on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm at George's Square
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