Christmas Market to bring festive cheer to Mayo county town

Castlebar Municipal District, in conjunction with Castlebar Chamber, has announced details of the Castlebar Christmas Market 2024.

The market, will run from Friday, December 6, to Sunday, December 8, takes place at Collectors Lane, Bridge Lane, off Main Street.

With daily opening hours form 1 to 8 p.m, the Market promises to be a magical celebration of local craftsmanship, food and festive entertainment.

The organisers are now inviting business and local producers interested in taking part to register their interest and secure a space at this much anticipated event.

The Castlebar Christmas Market will be an opportunity to showcase unique, high-quality products to a diverse audience, supporting local artisans and entrepreneurs.

The cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District, Councillor Donna Sheridan, added: “The festive season is one of the most important times for traders and rate payers in the year.

"By putting on the Castlebar Christmas Market we are looking to give back to those business and see increased footfall and spending in the town, along with having a great day out for people to enjoy.”

David Mellett, head of the Castlebar Municipal District said: “The Castlebar Municipal District is delighted to be able to facilitate the Castlebar Christmas Market this year.

"Providing supports to small businesses and encouraging people to come and enjoy all that Castlebar has to offer is something that we are thrilled to be involved in.”

Anne Conlon, president of Castlebar Chamber, stated, "We are working with and involving local businesses in this project to improve the look and feel of Castlebar and provide a great atmosphere for retail and shoppers alike in our town.

"In the build-up to the busier shopping period of the year, we are playing our role in supporting members and local economy."

The Market will feature three types of stalls:

• Arts & Crafts Retail: Handcrafted items, gifting products and art retain stalls.

• Food Retail Stalls: Food products for consumption off-site

• Catering Stalls: Hot and cold food stalls for on-site enjoyment.

The standard size of a stall offered will be 3m x 3m and a 3m x 3m gazebo can be provided if required to stallholders.

Register your interest now to become a part of this special event and help us make Castlebar Christmas Market 2024 a memorable experience for the community and visitors alike.

The online application form and terms and conditions can be found here.

For any further information, email castlebarao@mayococo.ie.