Dún Laoghaire Christmas Festival 2019

Dún Laoghaire Christmas market presented by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is a feast for the seasonal senses as carefully selected vendors sell authentic hand-made gifts and delicious treats every Saturday, Sunday (7th/8th, 14th/15th, 21st/22nd) and Monday December 23rd on the Metals and opposite dlr LexIcon from 11am to 7pm.

Aromas of gourmet sausages, Hungarian Lángos, German Gluhwein, Fresh Falafel, Gingerbread and steaming hot chocolate will fill the air as you wander through the Christmas Market. If you are searching for the perfect Christmas present the market has hand-crafted gifts and decorations, jewellery, limited edition photographic prints, Hurling watches and clocks, Trendy Socks, PaperBear Greeting cards, knitwear, fragrances and hemp products for people and pets. Its a whole host of very special quality gifts and treats that are not mass-produced but hand crafted with love.

The market also features Santa’s Post Box to post your letters by Sunday December 15th and receive a personal reply in tme for Christmas.

Electrifying the festival again this Christmas is the 55 ft retro Ferris Wheel built in 1958 and reported to have featured in the original ‘Grease’ movie is a highlight. In keeping with the Hollywood theme, the festival also features vintage Chair-O-Planes that were used by AMC in the making of TV series ‘Into the Badlands’ starring Daniel Wu. The iconic Ferris Wheel and chair-o-planes will provide spectacular views of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour this Christmas with a touch of nostalgia, a sense of adventure and a whole lot of ‘Greased Lightning!’ The Christmas carnival includes classic family attractions full of nostalgic charm such as colourful retro Hobby Horses, candyfloss and a rollercoaster.

Dún Laoghaire Town Centre has over 280 retail outlets and businesses so why not swap city centre crowds and stuffed out-of-town shopping centres to browse, shop, relax and soak up the festive spirit of this magical seaside town.

Tel:

01 204 7090