Seven Christmas Markets in Sligo to Visit
Look Local, Look Sligo this Christmas and choose from over seven markets to visit for an array of delicious home baking, crafts and arts. The personal way to shop local and support the local community.
We have got word from the folks at the Strandhill People’s Market that a special Mr. Claus will be landing at this year’s Christmas Markets happening on Sunday, the 4th, 11th, and 18th of December at Sligo Airport from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Santy arrives at approximately 1.45 p.m. on the 4th and 12 p.m. on the 11th and 18th. Tickets will be available at the market. Come early to avoid disappointment. Santa’s Grotto is being run by volunteers for Focus Ireland, and funds raised will go directly to Focus Ireland. For more information, please click here
Achonry Farmers Market will be hosting fantastic Christmas markets every Saturday this December from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a very special night market on Thursday, December 22nd, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. With lots of extra festive traders selling hampers, live music, Café, Santa’s Grotto, and some surprises in store. Make sure you don’t miss out. For more information, please click here
The Rathcormac Market will be hosting a Christmas Market every Saturday this December, with an extra special market just before the big day on Thursday, the 22nd of December. All markets will operate from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. With beautiful mince pies, Christmas puddings, and naturally made Irish crafts and gifts, it’s not to be missed. For more information, please click here
Beltra Country Market will be having Christmas Fairs every Saturday in the build-up to Christmas. Pick up some bespoke handmade crafts and enjoy Christmas baking, treats, delicious food, and gifts. Pop into the kid’s decoration workshop on Saturday, the 3rd at 11 a.m. Bring the kids and enjoy a cupcake decorating workshop at 11 a.m. Meet Santa Claus on Saturday the 10th at 12 p.m. or sing along to some Christmas carolling on Saturday the 17th. Want to get Christmas hampers? Beltra Market has some fantastic made-to-order Christmas hampers to suit all budgets. For more information, please click here
The Sligo Farmers Market will have amazing Christmas treats, baked goods, and food throughout the month of December. At their weekly farmers market every Saturday this December between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Order your Christmas turkey and ham from Declan the Market Butcher, who is taking orders. For more information, please click here
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Cliffoney Country Market who will have a Christmas market on Sunday the 18th of December from 11 –1pm. Cliffoney Country Market will have Christmas goods available to buy or order in time for Christmas. Fantastically fresh organic veggies, breads, cakes, preserves, eggs – from passionate local producers. For more information, please click here
Sligo Christmas Market
The Sligo Christmas Market on the mezzanine is open seven days a week at the Quayside Shopping Centre in Sligo. Visit the daily Christmas market right up to Christmas Eve! Stallholders will be there daily until 6 p.m., showcasing an array of local crafts, products, and festive food. Santa will be making appearances each weekend starting Saturday, December 10th on the mezzanine floor to say hello to all shoppers and offer photo opportunities for the little ones! For more information, please click here
