Richmond Barracks

Christmas Fair

Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair

Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for a fair filled with crafts, fun and lots to do. Our fairs have workshops to attend, entertainment to enjoy, food to feast on and a great variety of items from local vendors to purchase including clothing, crafts, design, food and drink, gift ideas and art.  

Drop in and browse stalls from local businesses, craftspeople and artists, with lots of unique gifts and Christmas things to buy. Or try something new at our various family friendly workshops for all ages and enjoy the festive music, hot drinks and treats.

Click below to see who will be joining us:

Stillgarden Distillery

Stillgarden Distillery

We are an independent experimental distillery based in the heart of Inchicore, Dublin 8 on a mission to bring our spirit of prosocial disruption to the world through science, community and nature.

Stillgarden Distillery
Marylore Seecharan

Marylore Seecharan

Wooden Christmas ornaments, greeting cards, art paintings - originals and prints.

Marylore Seecharan
Nessa's Royal Canal Honey

Nessa's Royal Canal Honey

Multi-Floral Honey foraged by Native Irish “Black” Bees, Harvested by Nessa Winder Beekeeper. •  RAW ORGANIC LOCAL •

Nessa's Royal Canal Honey
Intelligent Tea

Intelligent Tea

Beautiful botanical brews from native Irish hedgerow plants and flowers.

Intelligent Teas are made from plants that live HAPPY lives of wild abandon, freedom and fresh air in chemical free hedgerows, fields and gardens. 

Chemical Free – Caffeine Free – Vegan Friendly

Intelligent Tea
Nine Arrow

Nine Arrow

Art and gifts that celebrate the Irish language / Ealaín agus féiríní chun an Ghaelige a cheiliúradh.

Nine Arrow
DYEBOO

DYEBOO

DYEBOO sources art from artists with autism to create unique products for you to enjoy. 

The Artist will earn a commission for every product sold with their design – creating the opportunity for both recognition and revenue for the Artist. 

We offer opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of artists with autism, from the t-shirts you wear, the bags you carry and the decor in your home.

DYEBOO
Janice Byrne Goldsmith

Janice Byrne Goldsmith

Bespoke jewellery using gemstones and precious metals from crafter and designer Janice Byrne. 

Janice Byrne Goldsmith
Blue Bridge House

Blue Bridge House

Laura creates handmade ethical products with sustainability at the heart of her practice. These products include cleaning and beauty items, as well as other small household pieces.

Blue Bridge House
Glint Glass Studio

Glint Glass Studio

Glasses that don't cost the earth. Reusing existing glass to make whiskey, wine, and water glasses, for a home that values sustainability.

Glint Glass Studio
D8Makers

D8Makers

A carefully curated collection of three Local Dublin 8 makers
Eileen, Chloe and Rachel, who came together during a lockdown,
and put their creative experiences to use. They design beautiful homeware and perfect gifts for any occasion.

D8Makers
Sweet Bakery Dublin

Sweet Bakery Dublin

We make it easy for you to get our Bakery’s best, where you are. Place an order to pickup at our production kitchen or get delivery to your doorstep.

Providing a range of sweet treats at the Christmas Fair. 

Sweet Bakery Dublin
House of Dapper

House of Dapper

We are an Irish crafters that make masks, jewellery, t-shirts & more. We specialise in LGBTQIA merch and can make rings and pendants in your colours.

House of Dapper
Red Ginger Crafts

Red Ginger Crafts

Marushka has handmade quilted, cross stitched and crocheted pieces perfect for gifting. 

Red Ginger Crafts
The Upcycle Movement

The Upcycle Movement

By re-imagining something that otherwise may have ‘had its day’ – upcycling opens up a world of new possibilities, designs, business opportunities and waste solutions.

The Upcycle Movement
Be Alice

Be Alice

Alice will have handmade embroidered pieces for sale alongside embroidery kits you can take home to make yourself. 

Be Alice
Peggy Rain

Peggy Rain

PeggyRain Clothesline Rescues your washing from the Rain! 
PeggyRain as seen on the Late Late Show is a clothesline Designed in Ireland for the Irish, Weather!

❥Lower your electricity bill.

❥Rescue your laundry from the rain.

❥Great smelling clothes without harsh chemicals.

❥Clothes last longer.

❥Better for the environment.

Peggy Rain
CC Blooms

CC Blooms

CC Blooms design and create beautiful handmade wreaths for all occasions. Their stall will have an array of Christmas and Winter wreaths comprised of seasonal plants.

CC Blooms
The Cupcake Bloke

The Cupcake Bloke

Specialising in the creation of Cupcakes and Cakes, with an emphasis on making each and every one Funky, Fresh & Fabulous.

The Cupcake Bloke
Enagh Illustrations

Enagh Illustrations

Archival prints, original art, eco friendly greeting cards and festive decorations inspired by the magic in nature.

Enagh Illustrations
Clarkes of Dublin

Clarkes of Dublin

Designed and manufactured by Irish sculptor and artist Suzanne Clarke, the eponymously named Clarke's of Dublin is an award-winning range of luxurious handmade soaps, Mens shaving products, candles & bathing soaks borne from one woman’s passion.

Clarkes of Dublin
Eclair Crafts

Eclair Crafts

I create handmade gifts for children aged 0-100. I've a collection of mainly crocheted dolls and cuddly toys along with handmade/crocheted wall hangings.

Eclair Crafts
Jiminy Eco Toys

Jiminy Eco Toys

Our toys delight our planet as well as the child. They're climate-kind and minimal-waste, being made locally from plants or recycled materials.

Jiminy Eco Toys
Frangibatik

Frangibatik

Clothing, bags, shawls, bandanas, cushions and throws and more made from block print Batiks and woven Ikats from Java. Recycled materials made into dolls, silk saris made into Robes from Jaipur.

Frangibatik
House of Akina

House of Akina

Houseofakina Boann Range is inspired by the goddess of the River Boyne. 
The filament used in the creation of your Boann product delivers outstanding performance while using a fully recycled and traceable input.

We call it Climate ️Fantastic.

By choosing our Boann range you are supporting a growing ecosystem of recyclers, engineers, entrepreneurs and designers, all committed to a sustainable planet earth.

House of Akina
Too Fabulous Arts and Crafts

Too Fabulous Arts and Crafts

Tamara has bespoke art & crafts made from recycled textiles, wool, wood, beads and plenty more.

Too Fabulous Arts and Crafts
Love Your Body

Love Your Body

Love you Body Ireland is on a mission to empower people in their many stages of life with their range of sustainable personal care products.

Love Your Body
The Burrow Art Studio

The Burrow Art Studio

Inspired by Ireland’s shoreline, Cathy's unique pieces reflect the curves, textures, and palate of the abundance of life along our shores.

The Burrow Art Studio
Wildwood Vinegar

Wildwood Vinegar

Wildwood Vinegars, based in the little village of Rathlackin, near Ballina in County Mayo, are a unique range of foraged wild fruit, herb, berry and blossom infused vinegars that unlock the hidden magic of nature's flavours and essence. 

Wildwood Vinegar
Vawn Writes

Vawn Writes

Vawn will be selling her latest book ' Irish Aran: History, Tradition, Fashion. This book focuses on textile heritage & craft, exploring their role in Irish life and identity.

Vawn Writes
Niki Collier

Niki Collier

Niki Collier practices traditional textile crafts using sustainable materials. Each piece made constructs your story in unique fabrics with shapes and colours.

Aine Hayden

Aine Hayden

Cards made from photos I’ve taken of the many places and things I love.

Piercy's Products

Piercy's Products

Jars of home made jam, chutney, mince, curds and jellies. Various products made from lavender. Lavender and fruit grown locally on my allotment and also foraged locally.

Stillgarden Distillery

You will also find Stillgarden Distillery offering a range of festive drinks. 

They make modern Irish spirits using as many fresh, local & sustainably grown botanicals as they can and capture those amazing flavours through some very cool science. 

Our spirits aren’t just focused on high ABV but have a range of alcohol to allow you to match the drink to the mood & occasion.

And we make our spirits in a way that has positive impacts on the planet, communities and people around…always.

FoodCloud Food Truck
FoodCloud Food Truck

FoodCloud

We are delighted to be welcoming The FoodCloud Kitchen back for the Christmas Fair. You will find them in then building this time.

The FoodCloud Kitchen uses excess surplus food from the FoodCloud Hubs that would otherwise go to waste as ingredients to prepare a delicious food offering to citizens, community organisations and corporate partners at festivals, events or special occasions.

The FoodCloud Kitchen not only serves delicious food that helps save the planet but comes with a generous side of social impact as all profits go back into our core activity of redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations across Ireland.

Mugshot Coffee

 

A social enterprise focused on supporting people and believing that we all deserve a fresh start when we need one. 

To keep you feeling fresh for all the festivities at the Christmas Fair, Mugshot Coffee will be on hand serving delicious coffee and a range of sweet treats.

You will find them in the Garden.

 

 

Revolution Farm and Kitchen

 

Spread the Revolution

Slow, caring cooking is our favourite way of preparing our oyster mushrooms. The flavours combine and develop to give you deep, rich sauces that can be the centrepiece of any meal.

Revolution Farm and Kitchen will be in the Garden serving mouth watering food featuring their own homemade sauces. 

They started their project in 2020 like many budding Covid lockdown entrepreneurs.

Along the way they have learned about growing mushrooms, retrofitting containers, jarring sauces and a whole lot more. Don't miss them at the Christmas Fair!

 

Community

FrontLine Make Changes

 

We are here to help Make Change. If you or your loved ones are struggling from alcohol or drug use, we can help. We understand that it takes bravery to walk through our doors. We are open, non judgemental and always respectful.


The Green Garden Shop by WALK 

 

The garden shop, which boats a substantial courtyard and garden with outdoor plants and shrubs, along with a fantastic selection of houseplants and gifts. Engaging actively in the process of community development; contributing to and participating in the sharing of knowledge, expertise, resources and facility in the community; and addressing issues of common community concern.

 

Festive Entertainment

 

Local area community musical group KIMS will be onsite from 11.30 to 12pm on both days of the fair.

KIMS has a total membership of 40+ and is growing each and every year. The society is always open to new members for future productions!

Founded in the early 1700s, the St. James’s Brass and Reed Band is considered Ireland’s oldest band.

They do everything. They play sacred music, when they go out to a park or a bandstand, they play things like popular music from films and musicals. The band caters for people who want to hear lighter music as well. That's the most important thing - that you give people a reason to want to come back and listen to the band again.

Read more about the band with John here. Performing 3.00 to 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

 

Workshops

 

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche and Richmond Barracks Eco-Gardener-in-Residence Polly Rowley-Sams for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 - 12 at Richmond Barracks.


Explore the history of the winter solstice, learn about other dates in the old Irish calendar, and create a special version of a Christmas wreath that represents the cycle of the year.

Drop-in on the day. Places are limited.

 

Learn about the different elements that make up a scent and how they work together. Discover how to extract scent from plants and other ingredients and how to combine them to create your own unique scent.

Drop-in places are available. Places are limited. 

 

Join us for some festive rock painting. 

This simple but fun creative workshop is suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Decorated rocks look great in the garden and make a lovely personalised keepsake or ornament. 

Children must be supervised by an adult. All materials will be provided. This workshop will be led by artist Valerie Dunne.


Spaces will be available for dropping in on the day. These will be limited. 

 

Get into the Christmas Spirit by singing some of your favourite Christmas tunes!

Join participants of our weekly Sing for Fun workshop at this group singalong. You don't have to know all the words, you don't even have to be able to sing! Open to all ages and abilities. 

This singalong is facilitated by Michael McCartan.

 

Make your own Christmas tree decorations using recycled and other materials. Join artist Ailbhe Barrett for some crafty Christmas fun. Suitable for children aged 4 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be drop in places available on the day. These will be limited. 

 

Do you have a t-shirt or sweatshirt that you can’t wear any more because it's got a stain on it? Join Change Clothes Crumlin for an upcycling workshop and turn your top from basic to bling! 

You can give new life to an old top by using fabric paints and other festive materials.

Bring your own sweatshirt or t-shirt (plain ones work best) All other materials will be provided!

This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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