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The last bastion of honest yuletide commerce in a world dominated by evil corporate conglomerates. Their only notion of Christmas warmth being the body heat rising from the throngs they’ve stirred into a buying frenzy as they squirm eagerly towards cash registers. WRONG! Christmas is about mulled wine and wandering around stalls listening to distant jingly music and forgetting to buy anything. Except mulled wine. And then there\u2019s some stuff about giving but let\u2019s just admit that it\u2019s more a convoluted sort of swapping system….mapped out in tinsel.<\/span><\/p>\n Anyway, in our unending search for leisure treasure, Bubblblog have decided to compile a comprehensive guide to (free!) Christmas Markets and make it easy for you to get some festive friendlings together and head along.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n First stop on our jolly juggernaut of jingly joy – The George:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FabulousGeorgeMarket.jpg” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n There are 2 days of Christmas Market going on for 2 Saturdays – 7th and 14th of December in The George, from noon to 6pm. They are family & kids friendly with live music, free Tarot reading, full bar and lots of sweet treats. Fabulous! It’s very central so there’s a good chance you’ll be passing by on one of those days anyway – drop in and take look around!<\/span><\/p>\n Or if you want to see if you can get some folks together to go – you can also bubblbook to sort it. It’s free and you have nothing to lose!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5ddeb312bfefc5270131eaec” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DunLaoXmasMarket.jpg” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n It might mean taking a Dart but it’s a big one so definitely worth it. There’ll be market stalls, Santa’s Grotto, a giant ferris wheel and even a rollercoaster. The Market opens on Sat 30th of November and runs until Monday 23rd December. The main market and carnival take place around Moran Park. Kind of a big deal this one!<\/span><\/p>\n Why not use Bubblbook to take a punt on getting some friends together for a day-out on the Dorsh? If it doesn’t come together no-one will be the wiser.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5dd68aa64e9bd9289fd98e1b” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Yuleyard.jpeg” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n Dublin let out a universal cry of disappointment when The Bernard Shaw announced it was closing, quickly followed by a universal sigh of relief when they reopened under the same name at their new location in Glasnevin. Well their Christmas tradition of transforming Eat Yard into Yule Yard every Christmas has not been abandoned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This year from the 29th of November to the 5th of January every Thursday to Sunday from noon to 10pm festive food vendors will be serving up Christmassy delights including a \u2018Winter Warmers\u2019 bar with mulled wine & hot whiskeys and wood burning stoves.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s totally free to use Bubblbook to send some folks a link and see if they’re up for heading along some day!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5ddeb4bfbfefc5270131f29e” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SantaBotanicNoText.png” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n Well here\u2019s one you might not have heard of – a one-day only Christmas Market at The National Botanic Gardens on Saturday Dec 14th from 10am – 4.30pm. Giant Christmas tree, Santa Claus, handmade wreaths and stalls with other handcrafted goods. And then of course there\u2019s all the usual botanic goodness to take in.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to see who might be up for it? Just hit the button below to get a link you can share – it’s free!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5ddec1ccbfefc5270132012e” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DublinCastleMarket.png” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n Lets just be honest and say it. This looks like it\u2019ll be the best Christmas Market this year. If you\u2019ve been in the historic grounds of Dublin Castle before you can imagine its potential to be transformed into a Winter Wonderland. With its cobblestones and cranky civil servants frowning out windows it might just be Harry-Potter enough to get those magical festive feelings flowing.\u00a0 <\/span>Harry Potter and the Christmas Castle…<\/span><\/p>\n It runs from Thursday, December 12 until Sunday, December 22 from noon to 8pm. We had to ring them to find out those opening hours as it\u2019s not on their website or anywhere else. You\u2019re welcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyway, this is the big one and it\u2019s bang in the middle of town so there’s a good chance some people you know will be up for it some time – just hit the button below to use our shareable link to settle on a time!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5dd681d14e9bd9289fd96f59″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/HapennyMarket.jpg” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n The Grand Social\u2019s usual Saturday market is turning festive from Sat 30th of November to Sat 23rd of December. It runs from 12noon to 5pm and will have all sorts of stands with everything from stocking-fillers to Christmas outfits. Not to mind a full bar with mulled wine and great music to get you in the mood.<\/span><\/p>\n A good place to meet before a shopping spree. Why not share a link to get a posse together?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5dd7bc1b4e9bd9289fda7383″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SustainableXmas.jpg” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re worried that while our planet is hurtling towards armageddon people are still concerned with pushing pointless plastic trinkets on each other to mark a holy event of a religion they mostly don\u2019t practise…well, this could be for you. Or even if that doesn\u2019t worry you, this is a nice kind of market for eco-friendly shoppers.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s an indoor market running in D-light studios (Five Lamps close to Eastwall) from 4-8pm on Friday 6th of December and 11am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday the 7th and 8th.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Why not share a bubblbooking and help save the planet by encouraging your friends to buy sustainable gifts this year?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/bubblbook.com\/create\/from\/suggestion\/5dd53bbb3d24fd0bb2b23251″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bubblbook it!” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e09900″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ah Christmas Markets! 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A Fabulous Christmas Market in The George<\/b><\/h3>\n
2. Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/b><\/h3>\n
3. Yule Yard at new location of The Bernard Shaw
<\/b><\/h3>\n4. Botanic Gardens Christmas Eco Craft Market<\/b><\/h3>\n
5. Dublin Castle Christmas Market
<\/b><\/h3>\n6. Ha\u2019penny Christmas Market
<\/b><\/h3>\n7. Sustainable Christmas Market<\/b><\/h3>\n