Festive Overflow
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Lots of Christmas Markets, Christmas at Farmleigh House, Medieval Christmas at the Museum, Carols and Gigs
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Hi!!
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Today (06 Dec) is St Nicholas Day, a date that is hugely celebrated in Germany. When I was growing up, we would polish our shoes on the evening of 5 December and place them outside the door. If we had been well behaved, St Nicholas would fill them with sweets, nuts and a little present overnight. (See some similarity with Santa Claus?) If we were not good kids, we might find only a stick from his companion Knecht Ruprecht. It was a small tradition but a magical one and it always made the start of December feel special.
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In Ireland we don’t celebrate St. Nicholas, so it is full steam ahead to Christmas at every corner.
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With so many Christmas events popping up, the event list grew big. Every time I thought it was complete, another market, concert or community gathering appeared. Dublin is packed with things to do right now and that is a wonderful problem to have.
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The downside is that I am publishing this week’s Dublin Event Guide late again. Sorting through such a large number of events takes time and I want to make sure that everything you might enjoy actually makes it into the list. I did post the Saturday events on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page, so that you have a head start, but the full guide is only now finished.
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Thank you for your patience. Now that everything is gathered, you can dive into a packed week of festive fun without spending a cent. Let’s see what Dublin has in store as Christmas comes closer and closer.
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If you have friends or family or colleagues that also enjoy cultural events in Dublin, let them know that they can sign up for the free weekly Dublin Event Guide newsletter at https://getthislink.com/DEGSignup
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The working title for my video series on YouTube is the “Better You” videos, they are all about 5-7 minute long about how to better your life. Check out this video series if you want to achieve more in life, but are talking yourself out of it. https://www.youtube.com/@JoergSteegmueller
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Donations in December:
EUR 124
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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This week the wonderful person who helped with a donation were Dervila, Roisin and Eric. Thanks a lot! EUR 76 to go before December is finished. Please don’t rely on others to help, but if you can, please support the Dublin Event Guide!
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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And there is one other way to help and it is even free: If you come to http://www.DublinEventGuide.com and check out some of the ads and click on the ones that you find interesting, that also helps with a few cent! ?
Thank you!!
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 06 December
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Dublin Art Book Fair (04-14 Dec) Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, Temple Bar Dublin 2 https://www.templebargallery.com/exhibitions/dublin-art-book-fair-2025
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 https://www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Christmas at Farmleigh House – Live Music, Puppet Show, Horse & Carriage Rides, Magic Show, Food and Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House & Estate , Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-programme-coming-soon/
+ Fumbally Christmas Market (Sat,Sun) 10:00-18:00 Fumbally Stables, Fumbally Lane, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://thefumbally.ie/christmas-market-2025-2/
+ Hexmas Market Dublin – Alternative Dublin Christmas Market – with pagan, esoteric, alternative art, crafts, books, clothes, accessories, gifts 10:00-17:00 The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/830321822979694
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 11:00-17:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ Sustainable Christmas Fair 11:00-16:00 The Rediscovery Centre, Boilerhouse, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1833094618349
+ Christmas Market at Block Market – hand crafted gifts, collectables, vintage clothing, food 11:00-17:00 Charlemont Square, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
+ To Infinity & Beyond Event – for kids – Live Shows, Photo Opportunities, Meet & Greets 12:00-16:00 The Square Shopping Centre (outside the cinema, Level 3), The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.facebook.com/TheSqTallaght/
+ Swords Castle Christmas Market 12:00-19:00 Swords Castle, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.fingal.ie/events/swords-castle-christmas-market
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+ The Prehistoric Ireland Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) https://www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ Psychotic Reaction Presents In Athens, Knifebear, Sir Marmalade, Ragewolf – Gigs 21:00 Fibber Magees, 81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/1056864696527199/
+ Sharp Shooter – Gig 22:00 Tolka House, 9 Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9 https://www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial
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Sunday 07 December
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Dublin Art Book Fair (04-14 Dec) Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, Temple Bar Dublin 2 https://www.templebargallery.com/exhibitions/dublin-art-book-fair-2025
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Christmas at Farmleigh House – Live Music, Puppet Show, Horse & Carriage Rides, Magic Show, Food and Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House & Estate , Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-programme-coming-soon/
+ Fumbally Christmas Market (Sat,Sun) 10:00-18:00 Fumbally Stables, Fumbally Lane, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://thefumbally.ie/christmas-market-2025-2/
+ The Irish Pop-Up Collective Christmas Event – Gifts & Crafts 10:00-18:00 Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1975225143576
+ Hexmas Market Dublin – Alternative Dublin Christmas Market – with pagan, esoteric, alternative art, crafts, books, clothes, accessories, gifts 10:00-17:00 The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/830321822979694
+ Lucan House Christmas Market 10:00-17:00 Lucan House, Lucan, Co. Dublin K78 C9D9 https://www.sdcc.ie/en/events/popular-events/lucan-house-christmas-market.html
+ TSEAC Christmas Food & Craft Fair 10:30-16:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Main St, Naul, Co. Dublin, K32 AY27 https://www.tseac.ie/event-details/tseac-christmas-food-craft-fair
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:0-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 11:00-17:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ Christmas Market at Block Market – hand crafted gifts, collectables, vintage clothing, food 11:00-17:00 Charlemont Square, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
+ Pop Up Christmas Fair 11:00-16:00 Síos an Bóthar, 18 Saint Gabriel’s Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1976402018641
+ Stillgarden Xmas Fair – Food, Drinks, Art, Crafts and Gifts 11:00-17:00 Stillgarden Distillery, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://stillgardendistillery.com/stillgarden-xmas-market/ (Booking required)
+ Swords Castle Christmas Market 12:00-19:00 Swords Castle, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.fingal.ie/events/swords-castle-christmas-market
+ Dublin City Christmas Flea Market – 40 sellers 12:00-17:00 Lost Lane, 2 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1970378967533
+ Drop-in Drawing with Roxana Manouchehri 12:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/onsite-drop-in-drawing/
+ Slow Looking Art Tour 12:30-13:30 RHA Gallery, 15 Ely Place. Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1419234020159 (Booking required)
+ Bray Gospel Choir sings at Moving Crib 12:30-16:00 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/1585884626092801
+ Fade Street Market – Vintage, Craft & Collectibles (every Sunday) 12:30-18:30 Market Bar, Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/TheMarketBarDublin/
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+ Medieval Christmas at the Museum 13:00-16:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/Open-Day-A-Medieval-Christmas-at-the-Museum
+ Facere Christmas Craft Market 13:00-18:00 Turk’s Head (Basement), Parliament Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1976590700995
+ From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Carols with the Waterford Amish Choir 18:00-20:00 Fairview Hall Community Church, 13 Annesley Bridge Road, Fairview, Dublin 3 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1976007921887
+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 08 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Christmas Lego Challenge 15:30-16:30 Tallaght Library https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1971104697210 (Booking required)
+ Reading to children: learn how to be a storyteller 18:30-19:30 Tallaght Library https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1971123386109 (Booking required)
+ Barry McCormack and Hugh Buckley – Jazz, Blue Note and American Song – Gig 20:30-22:30 Blind Pig Speakeasy, 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/barry-mccormack-and-hugh-buckley-22.html
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests – Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 https://www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Tuesday 09 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/+ Tour of the Edward Worth Library – Dublin City Culture Club 11:00 Edward Worth Library, Dr. Steevens Hospital, St John’s Road West, Dublin 8 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873680129 (Booking required)
+ Songs In The Long Room – Acoustic Open Mic Session 20:00-23:00 Hynes Bar, 79 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 https://www.facebook.com/events/472368905228630
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Weekly Drop-in Classes & Social Dancing 20:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/ (The Ukulele Tuesday is temporarily relocating to the Ha’penne Bridge Inn in Fownes Street Lower.)
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Thursday 11 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Sing For Fun! Choir Workshop (weekly) 11:00-12:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633651 (Booking required)
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 12:00-18:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection – Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ Wintering Well: Dealing with Loss at Christmas 18:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre. Henry Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/wintering-well-dealing-loss-christmas-0 (Booking required)
+ Wintering Well: Books to Brighten the Winter Evenings 18:30 Cabra Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/wintering-well-books-brighten-winter-evenings-0 (Booking required)
+ Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band 20:00-22:00 Walter’s Pub, 68 Georges Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire https://walterspub.ie/music/
+ Bohemian Bar Jam Session 20:30-23:00 Bohemian Bar, 66 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/jam-session/bohemian-bar-jam-session-1.html
+ The Richie Buckley Quartet – Jazz 20:30-23:30 Frank Ryan’s Pub, 5 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/the-richie-buckley-quartet-13.html
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Friday 12 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ JANDO + Friends Christmas Market (Fri,Sat,Sun) 10:00-19:00 The Chocolate Factory, King’s Inns Street, Dublin 1 https://jandodesign.com/pages/jando-and-friends-christmas-market
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 12:00-18:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ History Talk: Creepy Christmas 12:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre. Henry Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/history-talk-creepy-christmas-elizabeth-kehoe-and-dr-allison-galbari (Booking required)
+ Artist in Focus: Francis Bacon with the Hugh Lane Gallery 13:00 Online https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873680133 (Booking required)
+ Cancer Awareness Talk with Marie Keating Foundation 14:30-16:00 Tallaght Library https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1975176365680 (Booking required)
+ The Saints and Scholars of Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ RIAM Young Artists in Concert 18:00 Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2 https://riam-tickets.riam.ie/ticketbooth/shows/1173672882 (Booking required)
+ Turks Trad Night 19:00-23:45 Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple bar, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136787884561895/
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+++ Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights at Merrion Square
The Winterlights are back. This is not a free event, but it only costs EUR 2 for an adult and up to two children are included for free, so at such a low price it definitely deserves to be mentioned. Find all details at https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/dublin-winter-lights-at-merrion-square-park/
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+++ DUBLIN LOVES CHRISTMAS AT RDS
Another one of this year’s Christmas Markets and Christmas Event venues with a a Bavarian Market, a Spiegeltent, ice rink and fun fair rides is “Dublin Loves Christmas” at the RDS in Ballsbridge. And it will run from Saturday 15 Nov until 23 Dec. The “Bavarian Market” opens at 12:00 each day. https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie/
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+++ TWINKLETOWN – CHRISTMAS VENUE
Twinkletown is different from last year. You might remember that last year there was an ice rink and an ice museum and a ferris wheel.
We are told that Twinkletown 2025 will be very different. The ice museum is gone, the Christmas Market is much bigger and there will be the Spiegeltent for shows and gigs and a “Santo Panto” live show.
“Twinkletown” will run until Sunday 04 January. Weekday opening hours will be 11:00-21:00 and at weekends the event is open from 10:00-21:00.
The Christmas Market is free and no tickets are required, all other features are not free.https://twinkletown.ie/
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+++ CHRISTMAS MARKET or MARKET AT CHRISTMAS
In most European countries “Christmas Market” has a very specific meaning. It is a market in the pre-Christmas period that has a distinct Christmas-y feel. The stalls are in wooden chalets, there is beautiful Christmas decoration, many stalls sell Christmas-related crafts and arts, there are food stalls and you will definitely find Mulled wine there.
In Ireland (and the UK) this is sometimes called “Continental Christmas Market”, which implies that the Christmas Markets that happen NOT on the continent are very different. And they are! The “normal” markets that are called here Christmas Markets as well are for me just “Markets at Christmas”, not “Christmas Markets”. They lack atmosphere, decoration, distinct Christmas-related stalls, mulled wine and food stalls. I think they shouldn’t be allowed to be called “Christmas Markets”. ;-) What do you think?
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I haven’t been in Henry Street for a few Christmas periods, so I don’t know exactly what is happening there and I am looking for your help. Dublin City promoted the daily market there as the “Henry Street/Mary Street Christmas Markets 2025”. Last time I was there, it wasn’t a “Christmas Market” based on the above criteria. Have you been there recently? Should we call it “Christmas Market” or rather “Market at Christmas”? Let me know! https://www.dublincity.ie/culture-art-and-film/henry-street-mary-street-christmas-markets-2025
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+++ DUBLIN LOVES CHRISTMAS AT RDS
Another one of this year’s Christmas Markets and Christmas Event venues with a a Bavarian Market, a Spiegeltent, ice rink and fun fair rides is “Dublin Loves Christmas” at the RDS in Ballsbridge. And it will run from Saturday 15 Nov until 23 Dec. The “Bavarian Market” opens at 12:00 each day. https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie/
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+++ Dublin City Council Culture Company
Every week, the Dublin City Council Culture Company organises cultural events in venues in Dublin. They are events in addition to the normal events in museums, galleries and other venues. All events are free, but access is by registration only. And these events are POPULAR!! So when I get to checking them out on the Friday before they take place, the most interesting ones are usually already booked out. If you are interested, check them out here https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows (This week you only see a few, because every month a new batch is uploaded not in a rolling way, but in a month by month way.)
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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at https://www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here https://www.dublincity.ie/events and Trinity College Events here https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
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