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WITH the last of the weekly Doo- lin markets just four weeks away, organisers have announced that the popular weekly fairs will return in December for a series of Christmas specials.
The Doolin Saturday Market and Craft Fair has proved very successful since it’s inception and now organis- ers are keep to revive them during the festive season.
“We have just decided that we will definitely have a Christmas Market this year. We are not sure yet of the exact dates because of the availabil-
ity of the hall, but it will definitely take place,’ said organiser Toby Sachsenmaier.
“We will be looking for vendors who are interested closer to the date and we would hope to have many of our summer vendors back. We will have a lot of local craft and art, a dif- ferent foods.
‘“[ have already been approached by people who are interested in doing a Christmas style food, like those big American cinnamon buns, differ- ent cakes and sweets. A lot of our craft people are already working on Christmas ornaments and decora- tions. It just won’t be a recap of what
we have now, it will be very different and will have a very Christmas feel to it.”
The Doolin Market takes place eve- ry Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Russell Community Centre in Doo- lin. The market will continue each Saturday until the end of September.
“The market has been going so well, it’s been a really great success so far. We have a core of people who are there every week, but with more than 20 stands every week it means that we also have a few different peo- ple who come in each week – which is great, it means that we always have a few new things each week,’ contin-
ued Toby
“One of the newest stands offers a selection of organic pork products. With that, you could now cook a full meal easily with the things that you pick up at the market. It’s getting to the stage where you could almost do your weekly shop there.
“People always comment that the atmosphere is always brilliant. That is due to the personalities of the peo- ple who come along with the music and the indoor bistro feel. There is a really great atmosphere.”
Anyone interested in hearing more about the market should contact doolinmarket@ gmail.com.