Scores of traders and loads of prizes as Clonkill Christmas Market returns next month

Clonkill Christmas Market has evolved since the first one in 2015, and the organisers say it is now the largest such event in the midlands.

The 2025 edition is on Sunday November 16 (11am-4pm).

There will be more than 100 traders, offering artisan food, drinks and gifts, and craft stalls with something for everyone to enjoy.

The award winning Fore Distillery and An Olivia Chocolate return, and John McCauley will be back after the success of last year doing family portraits upstairs beside the Santa’s Grotto.

There are loads of prizes at the monster raffle table, sponsored by local businesses.

Entry is free, and committee members, Vivienne Mulligan, Karen Gavigan, Olivia McGrath, Denise Muldoon, Oliver Scally, welcome all for what they hope will be another fantastic festive day out.

Applications for traders are closed as the market is full, but there is a waiting list.