The market was to have been on Market Square.

Mullingar Christmas market cancelled for 2021

Mullingar Chamber have had to announce the cancellation of the Mullingar Christmas market for 2021.

The market planned for Mount Street from Thursday December 2 to Sunday December 5.

In a statement today, Mullingar Chamber expressed disappointment, and said: “The WinterFest team have worked extensively with the support of Westmeath County Council and the Mount Street retailers to try to hold the market this year – however, with the continuing uncertainty around Covid-19 and the community transmission rates at present, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this event in the interest of public safety.”

The spokesperson said they are grateful to the suppliers and traders who have been very understanding in relation to this unfortunate decision, and look forward to 2022, when they hope they will be in a different public health environment.

Mullingar has many events going on this year and you can see some of these on winterfestmullingar.ie/events.

They include a Santa Call Centre from December 2 and a treasure hunt peop;le can participate in as part of the Event and Discount Guide – run by Mullingar Chamber.

Details are on the website winterfestmullingar.ie/events or by email at events@mullingarchamber.ie.

Mullingar Chamber encourage all people to shop local, where possible, this Christmas and come into town centre and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Mullingar has 3km of shop frontage and more than 200 retail and leisure and hospitality businesses in the town centre, and more than 90pc of all retail space in Mullingar is occupied, one of the highest rates of occupancy in Ireland.

Mullingar Chamber aim to sell at least €250,000 of Mullingar vouchers this Christmas.

These are redeemable in more than 100 businesses and make the perfect gift.

You can purchase yours at MullingarChamber.ie or from Mullingar Chamber Office on Market Square or from Mullingar Credit Union.

Mullingar Chamber would like to wish you and your family and happy and healthy Christmas.