Richmond Barracks

Richmond Barracks Summer Fair

Richmond Barracks Summer Fair - May 27 and 28 from 11am to 5pm

 Upcycle, recycle and reuse on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May at the Richmond Barracks Summer 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 huge variety of items from a variety of local vendors to purchase such as clothing, crafts, design and art.  

Our Fair in May will be all about upcycling, recycling and reusing. Visit stalls showcasing upcycled gems and recycled treasures made by local businesses, artists and craftspeople. Enjoy eco-friendly workshops, and visit our food and drink vendors for treats to eat. 

Our Vendors include:

 

African Vibes

African Vibes

At African vibes we bring the vibrancy of African print fabrics to Ireland in our products. We sell wrap skirts, home textiles, jewellery and Zimbabwean stone crafts. Let’s celebrate colour together. 

African Vibes
A Little Idea

A Little Idea

Ali is a Designer and Maker from Dublin, creating laser cut acrylic statement jewellery, and other handcrafted accessories.

Her designs are inspired by decades past, each pair of dangly earrings are called after fashion icons. Her handcrafted jewellery is full of colour with pops of neon, very lightweight , unisex and fun to wear.

Using greencast acrylic where possible, and other recycled materials such as discarded industrial brass, Ali keeps her brand and styles as sustainable as possible.

Her new collection of headbands are made with organic cottons and vintage fabrics. Her designs have seen her nominated for awards, and featured in TV and print media. Her work is stocked in many beautiful independent stores.

A Little Idea
Aquarius Sea Jewels

Aquarius Sea Jewels

Handcrafted sea glass jewellery made with love. 

Each piece is hand-picked on our adventures around Ireland from the wild Atlantic way to the Irish Sea.

Each piece is made from discarded glass that is tumbled in the ocean for 50 to 100 years and finally appears as a beautiful piece of jewellery signifying hope, renewal, and resilience. 

Aquarius Sea Jewels
Artinwoods

Artinwoods

Selling upcycled artwork made from computer keyboards and old floppy disks.

Artinwoods
Banba

Banba

Banba is a creative hub with strong values of sustainability, community and creativity.

I sell items from collaborations with local artists as well as my own art and inclusive, high quality vintage and pre-loves fashion.

Banba
Clémence Prosen Art & Design

Clémence Prosen Art & Design

Clemence Prosen is a visual artist, a surface pattern designer and a calm-life advocate.

She creates original paintings and also pattern designs. Her art and designs are inspired by the calm beauty of nature and mindful moments of life.

She makes fine art prints of her paintings and illustrations, Prints of Irish counties, and greeting cards, and she creates products under her brand Calm Space to bring calm to your home: soft blankets and cushions, candles and a deck of Artsy Mindful Cards.

Clémence Prosen Art & Design
Clover Rua

Clover Rua

Clover Rua make giftware using our own designs and drawings created locally in Dublin 12.

We have framed and unframed prints. Or our ever popular colourful tea towels. And cards to go with them.

All our products use sustainable and environmentally friendly paper, card, fabrics, ink and materials.

Clover Rua
Crafty By Nature

Crafty By Nature

Amanda is a designer/crafter/crazy-dog-lady based in Dublin 8. She specialises in upcycling part vintage tea sets into luxury candles and one-of-a-kind mosaics.

“I never met a teacup I didn’t like! I take the well-loved pieces - the chipped, the broken and the cracked… the favourite cups with the gilding loved off. I remake them into something pretty and special!”

Being particularly blessed with clumsy friends and family, and having a near obsession with mooching around charity shops gives Crafty by Nature a lot of material to work with.

Our first principle is that the most sustainable way to upcycle vintage china to suit modern living is to reimagine it by changing it as little as possible. 

Vintage tea cups and saucers are reimagined as soy candles that are vegan, eco-friendly and can be used again as teacups once the candle has burnt out. 

Cracked, chipped and broken china is hand-cut into mosaic tiles and combined with recycled art glass for mosaics inspired by the magic of nature and folklore. Each piece is meticulously crafted and unique. 

Crafty by Nature also combines other handmade items - silk lined sleep masks and aromatherapy pillow sprays to make relaxing gift sets.

And the crazy-dog-lady part? 10% of all proceeds will go to Dogs In Distress - an amazing charity that rescues dogs, gives them a soft place to land with a kind foster family, and places them in a loving forever home. Crafty by Nature loves dog-friendly markets, and always brings treats for furry friends!

Crafty By Nature
d8makers

d8makers

3 makers,  Eileen, Chloe and Rachel designing and handcrafting gifts to give or keep.

Home of the Pocket heart ❤️

Pocket Hearts are little solid recycled glass hearts with a message for you. Hold them or pop them in a pocket, but know someone is Thinking of You.

d8makers
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
Earth Magic

Earth Magic

Earth Magic are hand crafted, skin and wellness products made in Roundwood, County Wicklow.

Making time to listen to the land is our philosophy. I don't decide, nature does.

Working as a massage and beauty therapist for others for over 30 years, nature felt it was time for me to step into my own brand so I did. 

Earth Magic is the result.

Earth Magic
Enagh Farrell Illustration

Enagh Farrell Illustration

Enagh sells a selection of her illustrations as archival prints, greeting cards and original art.

Her greeting cards are printed in Ireland on recycled card and are designed to be framed. She makes small, original paintings on wood that she found in a local skip. This gives the wood a new life instead of being dumped or incinerated.

Enagh is interested in connection to the natural world. Her work is inspired by mythology and stories that establish a connectivity between ecology, spirit and history of place.

Enagh Farrell Illustration
FreeDreamer

FreeDreamer

Aromatherapy Eye Pillows ~ Bath Blends ~ Accessories for Yoga & Wellness ~ Handmade in Dublin ~ All-Natural.

FreeDreamer
The Grassroots Guild

The Grassroots Guild

The Grassroots Guild is a not for profit social enterprise sharing the skills that allow people, groups and businesses to take an active role in restoring nature where they live and work.

Each season we prepare fun and practical DIY kits to create effective wildlife supports in your own outdoor spaces.

Our Minipond Kits have with everything you need to add a self sustaining freshwater habitat to your garden.

The Grassroots Guild
Groovy Bloom

Groovy Bloom

We sell hand-crafted herbal blends and custom painted designs. 

Groovy Bloom
Happy Luna Designs

Happy Luna Designs

Cloth sanitary pads are eco - friendly and sustainable alternatives to disposable sanitary products.

I make them from a range of materials, colours, shapes, absorptions to suit ladies of any shape and need.

All pads are washable and reusable and can be used with incontinence as well.

Happy Luna Designs
Heather & Harebells

Heather & Harebells

I will be selling bouquets and posies of Irish grown flowers, arrangements of flowers in pre-loved pots as well as some  dried flower posies and wreaths.

Heather & Harebells
Jiminy Eco Toys

Jiminy Eco Toys

Toys that delight both the child and their planet - climate-kind and minimal waste.

Including backpacks upcycled from broken bouncy castles, beach toys made from recycled milk bottles, handmade traditional wooden toys with a modern twist like catapults and skipping ropes, incredible eco-friendly giant bubbles, the eco-answer to Kinder Eggs, and amazing plastic-free window pencils.

Jiminy Eco Toys
Liam O'Meara

Liam O'Meara

I am a local historian, poet and author. I am also chairman of the Inchicore Francis Ledwidge Society.

I will have my own books for sale, which include the histories of Richmond Barracks, of Goldenbridge Cemetery, of the CIE Railway Works and of the Iveagh Trust in Dublin 8. 

I will also be selling secondhand, good as new books.

Liam O'Meara
Lily and Ted's Vintage

Lily and Ted's Vintage

I sell quality vintage items and some vintage linen and bed throws.

Vintage / retro / preloved pieces and some antique.

Lily and Ted's Vintage
Made in Dublin Jams and Chutneys

Made in Dublin Jams and Chutneys

Jammy Jams and Chunky Chutneys.
Tangy and tasty just like your Granny used to make.

Made in Dublin Jams and Chutneys
Maria Rose Crafts

Maria Rose Crafts

I upcycle vintage China tea sets making birdfeeders, pin cushion cups, trinket dishes, and afternoon cake stands.

I also make items from yarn, wooden pom pom clouds, children's hairbands and clips.

Maria Rose Crafts
Maple Tree Pottery

Maple Tree Pottery

Inspired by patterns in nature and Indian design, Karyn Jones makes colourful ceramic bowls, soap dishes, decorations, incense holders and framed art in her garden studio in Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

Maple Tree Pottery
MoonSea Creations

MoonSea Creations

Handcrafted unique designs for your home or a special gift. Each design is handmade from driftwood and wire.

Inspired by the sea and nature. 

MoonSea Creations
Pillows and Patterns

Pillows and Patterns

Homeware accessories full of pattern and colour to bring happiness to the home. 

Pillows and Patterns
RWN CycleUp

RWN CycleUp

Discover the artistry of our handcrafted, uniquely styled Upcycled Tote Bags, meticulously crafted from pre-loved textiles by the talented team at Roscommon Women's Network CycleUp Social Enterprise.

Embrace sustainability and champion a circular economy by exploring our diverse collection of upcycled fashion, homeware, and giftware items

RWN CycleUp
Serendipity by Jayne

Serendipity by Jayne

I create unique neckpieces from recycled coffee pods, pre loved costume jewellery and other treasures.

I also create a range of earrings, broaches and hair accessories.

Serendipity by Jayne
SKIN Ireland

SKIN Ireland

Beautiful botanical vegan skincare for women and men. 

Luxurious Whipped Body Butters infused with essential oils. 

Fragrances include Lavender, Verbena and Rose Geranium. 

Lip Balms in Sweet Orange & Peppermint and Relax into Sleep Lavender Pillow & Room Mist.

All product containers are pharmaceutical-grade and 100% recyclable.  We encourage customers to wash and reuse the aluminiumin tins and amber/blue glass jars.  All product containers are sourced from SKIN's ingredients supplier in county Wicklow.  Product paper labels are produced in Dublin. SKIN only uses recycled materials (reusing paper packaging received with orders from SKIN's ingredients supplier) for packaging online orders. 

SKIN Ireland
Soap Obsessed

Soap Obsessed

Artisan Soaps, Natural Deodorants, Dog Shampoos, Lip Balms, Soy Candles and Wax Melts.

We are based in Co. Wicklow at the foothills of Lugnaquilla in the Glen of Imaal.  All of our products are handmade, using natural oils and waxes and fully tested and approved.   

Each one fragranced with essential oils or 'Free From' fragrances that contain no phthalates or parabens and beautifully presented using biodegradable or recyclable packaging... good for you and kind to the planet!

Soap Obsessed
Stillgarden Distillery

Stillgarden Distillery

Stillgarden Distillery, an Award winning independent distillery based in Dublin producing sustainable Modern Irish Spirits for the Modern Spirit Drinker. 

Gift Sets from Stillgarden Distillery are the best way to gift the Irish Spirit Lover in your life. Choose from our range of Modern Irish Spirit Gift sets , Cocktail Gift Sets and experience Gift Sets.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect Birthday gift, an engagement gift or a gift to mark any special occasion – we have the perfect Gift Sets for the occasion!

You can also buy gift vouchers for our products and experiences, including tours of our visitor centre, where guests experience modern methods of distillation and can create their own recipe gin or vodka.

Stillgarden Distillery
Thou Art Hilary

Thou Art Hilary

Handcrafted artwork on canvas, prints, greetings cards, and wooden decorations hand crafted in Ireland.

Designs inspired by nature using locally sourced materials.

Thou Art Hilary
Vipasa

Vipasa

A collection of elegant, long lasting scented candles made from rapeseed, coconut and soy wax.

Vipasa
Wolves of Dublin

Wolves of Dublin

Beautiful, sustainable objects, wearables and careables for your furry pals.

Wolves of Dublin
WoW Bags

WoW Bags

Wonders of Waste bags is a women’s livelihood project which uses 100% recycled plastic drinks pouches, the skills and talents of women and a network of volunteers to create bags which carry stories of hope and change.

Working together we address the huge problems of poverty reduction and single use plastic waste management.

Start to finish each stage of making a WoW bag is done by hand. This is time consuming.

The result is a uniquely crafted bag, the work of many hands, with a great story to tell about he importance of Fair Trade, of helping people to help themselves, of reducing waste and of seeing possibilities.

WoW Bags

Workshops and Tours

All of the workshops at the Fair will be drop in, no pre-booking is required. Workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can find the list of workshops available and more information on each of them through the links below. 

Saturday 27 May

Sunday 28 May

Guided Walking Tours

 Saturday 27 May

Sunday 28 May

 

 

Our food and hot drink vendors:

FoodCloud Kitchen

FoodCloud Kitchen, who are in our building every Friday, 10 am to 3 pm will be at the Summer Fair serving delicious hot food and drinks with a generous side of social impact. 

All profits generated from FoodCloud Kitchen are reinvested into FoodCloud’s core activities, redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations across the country. 

Their menu changes regularly and is created using seasonal ingredients sourced from FoodCloud's suppliers. 

Follow them on instagram: @FoodCloudKitchen 

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations is a sister run social business with a mission to create more spaces in the city centre for connection and community.

Serving Upside Coffee (a speciality roaster hailing from Richmond Road on Dublin's north side), they are also dog friendly with treats ready and waiting on the counter for furry visitors and have a selection of fresh pastries, vegan and gluten free cakes and bakes to accompany your brew.

 Follow them on Instagram: @goodvibrationscoffee

You will find them in the garden.

Pinchos

Pinchos have been a firm favourite at our Fairs.

Serving tasty venezuelan style street food including burgers, wraps and fries, they're sure to have your tastebuds tingling.

Follow them on instagram: @pinchosdublin

You'll find them in the garden.

Revolution Farm and Kitchen

Spread the Revolution.

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

They grow rich, juicy oyster mushrooms sustainably using spent coffee grounds and the results are unique and amazing! The flavours combine and develop to give you deep, rich sauces that can be the centrepiece of any meal.

Follow them on instagram: @revolutionfarmkitchen

You'll find them in the garden.

The Crépe Escape

We're delighted to welcome Gaël Gaudin and The crêpe escape back to Richmond Barracks.

You'll enjoy home made crêpes, galettes and toppings using organic ingredients made in Dublin the Breton way… brought to you by bike!

Follow Gaël on instagram: @thecrepeescape_ie

You'll find them in the garden.

The Coconut Blender

From the Pinchos team comes a new offering.

Tropical smoothies, coffees, treats and cakes.

Follow them on instagram: @thecoconutblender

You'll find them in our garden.