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Proudly supported by Teach Solais Community Development and Ballyjamesduff Community Council

Fairs and markets once used to be a prevalent feature of many Irish towns and cities, and Ballyjamesduff was no different. The Market House was built in 1813, and its primary function was to operate as an exchange centre for the surrounding rural area and a hub for social interaction. The popularity of local country markets fell in Ireland due to the drastic decline of production and purchasing power during the great famine. However, today the tradition of local country markets is being steadily re-established. In recent years, customers pay increasing attention to what we buy and where it comes from. Locally grown food tends to be of higher quality, and local crafts and art allow us to celebrate our unique culture. In light of COVID-19, we want to introduce a safe, socially spacious and ventilated event for Ballyjamesduff residents to come together and support one another throughout this pandemic.

29/09/2026

🎄 Vendor applications are now open!

We’re delighted to welcome vendors to the Ballyjamesduff Christmas Market 2026, taking place in St Joseph’s Hall on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November.

We’re looking forward to bringing together another fantastic mix of makers, artists, crafters, bakers and food producers for two festive days in Ballyjamesduff.

Stalls are €20 per day, with each vendor allocated space for one standard 6ft catering table. Vendors bring their own table.

If you’d like to join us, please email [email protected] with a little information about what you make or sell, a few photos or a link to your social media page, and your preferred day: Friday 27th or Saturday 28th November.

To help us keep track of applications, all vendor applications must be made by email.

We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces and meeting lots of new vendors this year too! 🎄✨

07/09/2026

🎄 The Ballyjamesduff Christmas Market is back for 2026!

We’re delighted to announce that the market will return to St Joseph’s Hall on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November.

Last year’s market was such a fantastic weekend, with an incredible response from across the community. We were so grateful to everyone who came through the doors, took part, supported our vendors, and helped make the weekend what it was, and we’re very excited to bring it all together again for 2026.

There’s lots more to share over the coming months, but for now, SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD!

✨ Interested in joining us as a vendor? Applications will be opening soon, and we’ll share full details here when they do.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back this November. 🎄

19/12/2025

🎄 Santa is coming to Market House Square this evening 🎅

A couple of our local vendors will have a small selection of locally made items available, and we’ll also be joined by Sushi-Mania Kitchen, serving up tasty food and taking orders for Christmas Eve 🍣✨

Come along, say hello to Santa, and enjoy a bit of Christmas cheer in the square 🎄🎁

🎄 A very special visitor is coming to town! 🎄

Santa will be at Market House Square, Ballyjamesduff, tomorrow at 5pm for a festive meet & greet, and as usual, in true BJD style, he’s arriving by tractor 🚜🎅

Wrap up warm and come join the Christmas magic!✨

29/11/2025

Our community raised €1,772 for Uisce for Gaza, over 25,000 litres of clean water on the way from Ballyjamesduff to Palestine.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, baked, crafted, donated, and supported this important cause.

29/11/2025

You're still in with a chance to win one of our nine gorgeous raffle prizes, all generously donated by brilliant local crafters and businesses, with all proceeds going to Uisce for Gaza.

Raffle tickets: €3 for one or €5 for three on sale Saturday, 29th in St Joseph's Hall from 10:00 am; winners announced at 3:45 pm!

Pop into St Joseph's Hall, enjoy the festive buzz, and support a wonderful cause. ❤️💚🎄

28/11/2025

Day One has begun and the hall looks absolutely beautiful. ✨

The place is glowing,
colourful stalls, festive scents, handmade treasures, and that unmistakable Christmas-market buzz.

People are already finding lovely gifts and enjoying the sense of community that makes this weekend so special.

Our fundraiser for Palestine is running throughout the market, and every small contribution helps.

Drop by, soak in the atmosphere, and start your weekend with something festive and meaningful 🎄💫

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Market House, Market Street
Ballyjamesduff

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