.Rory Kilgallon, Denis Fitzgerald and Eleanor Sugrue at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE were plenty options to buy unique Christmas gifts at the Christmas Market at John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday afternoon.
There was a steady stream of visitors all day to the sports hall where there was everything from board games, custom-made furniture, candles, jewellery, Christmas decorations and so much more to see among the 50 stalls set up.
If visitors felt peckish, then Gallys were on hand with soup, sandwiches and desserts, while there were loads of spot prizes to be won in the raffle.
All Covid guidelines were followed and everyone sanitized and wore a mask throughout. The market will return again next Sunday, December 19 from 12-5pm so it’s well worth heading over for a look and you might find that special gift for Christmas. Scroll down for photos (masks were removed momentarily for the photos)…
Denis Mannix, Michelle Kerins, Róisín Kerins and Helen McElligott at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Stephanie Nix, Fiadh Kissane and Damien Kissane at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJames Loveridge and Pamela Loveridge at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kayleigh Hennessy, Gia Sharma and Karen McMahon at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Hegarty with Sonya O’Brien of Cara Credit Union and Ciss O’Connor at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rita Holly and Marie Maher with Curneen and Padraig Corcoran at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Lyons at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.CBS students Brendan Dwyer, Darragh O’Connor, David Chute and Donagh Murphy at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPam Brosnan at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caroline O’Sullivan of Kerry Signature Furniture at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJurga Butkute at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rachel Clifford with ‘Charlie’ at the Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Christmas Market in John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
THE John Mitchels Gaa Club will welcome traders and the public to its Christmas Market this Sunday.
The club will hold the free event at their spacious GAA Complex in Camp, Ballyseedy and funds raised will go towards the club.
The club is trying to get crafters and businesses working together again after the difficulties with COVID and to get people out supporting local.
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There will be over 40 stalls set up by local arts and craftspeople, food producers and more, to give visitors an idea for Christmas gifts or seasonal decorations for their home. COVID guidelines will apply for traders and visitors.
As well as the stalls there will be carol singing, hot food vendors, raffles, prizes and fun for all the family.
The markets take place on this Sunday, December 12th and Sunday, December 19 from 12 noon to 5pm. Parking is free on the grounds.
.Ellie Galligan and Róisín Reilly at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
MTU students brought a bit of a Christmas buzz to campus to the Tralee North Campus on Wednesday with an outdoor Christmas Market.
Following a challenging 20 months for students and staff of MTU Kerry with the onset of Covid-19, final year BA Event Management organised the market featuring the best of local arts and crafts stalls, food & coffee vendors, as well as musicians and performers from the college.
The market was planned, organised, designed and managed by the students as part of their Event Operations Management module, and had sustainability as an underpinning theme of the event.
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All vendors and suppliers were sourced locally where possible, and vendors committed to not using single use plastics at the event.
The students promoted the event through social media, with very limited use of posters and no flyers printed.
The students also partnered with a local charity, Adapt Kerry, with all funds raised from the event being donated to the charity. All decorations used as part of the event will also be donated.
The festive atmosphere was the talking point on campus as the plaza was filled with the smells, tastes and sounds of Christmas.
DJ and MTU student Adam Driver warmed up the crowd, before student musicians created a Christmas singalong for attendees at lunchtime.
The Christmas market gave all attendees something to remember such as a keepsake from the photobooth or a unique, sustainable gift for from the local craft stalls.
The BA in Event Management Year 3 class which organised the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Speaking on behalf of the final year Event Management group, Tralee native Dawn Lenihan commented; “At first, the thought of planning an event from start to finish seemed like a mountain to climb, but once we got stuck in we were able to use all the project management and business knowledge we had gained on the course to organise today’s market.
“We have been very appreciative of the support we have received from all of our sponsors and MTU Kerry, and it has also been a great opportunity to raise money for Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge. Today will be a valuable experience we can carry forward into our future careers in the event industry”.
The student group organised the event project fully in line with current Covid-19 guidelines, and due to current restrictions, the event was also limited to MTU staff, students and the campus community.
The students would like to thank local business who supported the market, including main event partners The Meadowlands Hotel, The Blasket and Foleys Garage, Moyvane. Scroll down for photos…
Harley Cubberly at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helen O’Keeffe and Mags Driscoll at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAilish Lyons at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sorcha Casey and Ali Keane at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanKayleigh Hennessy and John O’Shea at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rebecca Lyons at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanKeith O’Brien, Olivia Casey and Katelyn Foley at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amy Lane and Laura Curtin at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanTV, Radio and New Media student, Jessica Marie, performing at the Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Outdoor Christmas Market at MTU Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHILE last year’s event didn’t go ahead due to COVID restrictions, the John Mitchels Christmas Markets will return this December.
The club will hold the event over two Sundays at their GAA Complex in Camp, Ballyseedy and funds raised will go towards the club.
The club is trying to get crafters and businesses working together again after the difficulties with COVID and to get people out supporting local.
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There will be a maximum of 50 stalls set up by local arts and craftspeople, food producers and more, to give visitors an idea for Christmas gifts or seasonal decorations for their home. COVID guidelines will apply for traders and visitors.
The markets take place on Sunday, December 12th and Sunday, December 19 from 12 noon to 5pm. Parking is free on the grounds. Traders can book a table at €25 from Tanya on 087-6258737 (tables not provided).
.Patrick, Carol and Michelle Hilliard looking at some personalised gifts at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A CHRISTMAS market every Saturday in Tralee is providing a place for people to show their goods and contributing to helping a charity shop with its rent.
The Tralee Craft Market is located on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath) and offers an alternative spot to pick up a unique gift.
Ruth Falvey, of Little Bow-Tique, runs the market and explained what goes on there.
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“We have all kinds of crafters and they vary every week. We have bakers, people who make Christmas decorations, hampers, diaper cakes, picture frames and more. It’s great to have a place indoors for the crafters to show their wares. They come from all over Tralee.
“We rent the tables to the crafters at a very affordable rate so it’s fantastic for them and the money we collect goes towards the rent for the Tralee Socialstore,” said Ruth.
The Tralee Socialstore offers food that is surplus to requirements, best before items, cosmetic damaged goods, that would otherwise end up in landfill. Their objective is to give low income families an opportunity to obtain food for their family, to reach those with dietary requirements, such as cardiac, diabetes and other diseases so that they can reach their recommended food intake requirements.
Many businesses in town have come onboard and donated food and other items. The shop is open on weekdays form 12noon to 2.30pm. The craft market is open from 10am to 5.30pm every Saturday. Scroll down for photos…
Denise Hanbidge of Dee’s Delightful Bakes at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ruth Falvey of Little Bow-Tique at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Donovan with a selection of knitwear at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Stallholders Agnes Bzymek and Ana Teixeira at their stalls at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Kelliher at her stand at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Shanahan, Laura Kelliher and Linda Hillier at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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.
