Wicklow Town Christmas Market
Returning in 2026 after a year's absence, this harbour-town market at The Murrough brings over 50 stalls of local craft and food, a Santa Express train, and a 300-metre eco-ice trail.
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"Children dig alongside real archaeologists from the School of Irish Archaeology in a hands-on excavation at one of Ireland's most iconic early-Christian monastic sites."
Big Dig at Glendalough
"Guided tours of Delgany's early Christian burial ground explain historic 18th and 19th century inscriptions and artistic motifs, with self-guided heritage trail leaflets also available."
Delgany Early Christian Graveyard Heritage Tours
"A weekend market-square fair in Tinahely featuring a live sheep run, sheep shearing demonstrations, wool craft stalls and local food, celebrating the county's pastoral heritage."
All Things Woolly at Tinahely
"A guided village walk through Newcastle exploring local landmarks, lore and the stories that shaped this quiet Wicklow coastal community."
Heritage Walk of Newcastle Village
"A practical Heritage Week talk at Carnew Library on the traditional skill of wild food foraging in the south Wicklow countryside."
Food Foraging Talk at Carnew Library
"A rare chance to step inside the restored six-storey Wicklow Head Lighthouse, perched above the Irish Sea and managed by Irish Landmark Trust, with guides leading visitors on the 2 km cliff walk from the carpark."
Wicklow Head Lighthouse Heritage Open Day
"A weekend craft and food market set against Kilkenny's medieval streetscape, combining local artisan stalls, open-air movie nights and live music across several weeks of festive programming."
Kilkenny Yulefest Christmas Market
"A two-weekend festive market in the Kildare market town of Naas, kicking off with a ceremonial arrival of Santa escorted by the Gardaí and a Christmas lights switch-on with live performance."
Naas Christmas Market
"Held across three December weekends at the OPW's Farmleigh Estate in Phoenix Park, this market combines festive food and craft stalls with horse-and-carriage rides, puppet shows, and Victorian dress-up against twinkling parkland grounds."
Farmleigh Estate Christmas Market
"A midlands festive market held across two four-day runs in Athlone's John Count McCormack Civic Square, spotlighting local producers and community traders in a town celebrated for its riverside setting."
Athlone Christmas Market
"A weekly Saturday showcase of local artists and craft workers from the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way region, held at the Russell Cultural Centre in the trad-music village of Doolin from 10am to 4pm."
Doolin Craft Fair
"A weekly Sunday gathering of local crafts, home baking, fresh produce, and artisan goods on the Connemara coast, a sociable window into the village community all summer long."
Roundstone Country Market