THE Tess Quarter Christmas Market will launch in Abbey Street and Dominick Street on Friday next  in time for the festive season.

The market will be an end-of-year celebration attracting locals and visitors with its cheerful ambience while spotlighting traditional crafts and speciality foods.

Abbey Street and Dominick Street will host the Tess Quarter Market every Friday in December up to Christmas from 1pm to 7pm.

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Featured items will include crafted designs, on the culinary front, visitors will find the best of rustic local fare produced by some of Kerry’s finest producers who are fast gaining a reputation for quality and taste.

Shoppers will be entertained by street musicians and buskers who have found a home in buskers corner while Kingdom Party Pals will also be making an appearance to entertain the kids.

The Tess Quarter businesses have all come together to support the market, and the businesses in the area will be providing Christmas Market specials and offers.

Their aim is to further increase the footfall in their part of town by ensuring the Quarter provides an enjoyable experience for daytime shoppers and people on a night out.

Having already created the amazing ‘Rose’ mural, the Christmas Market is just one of the many projects they are undertaking.