Embrace the Festive Spirit:

At Swords Castle Christmas Market, we bring together the very best of the season's magic and traditions. Stroll through the charming stalls adorned with twinkling lights, it's the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas celebrations!

Swords Castle Christmas Market: Step into a fairytale setting in the heart of Swords. The Castle, adorned with festive decorations, creates a magical backdrop for your holiday shopping. Swords Castle Markets take place on 29th, 30th November  & 1st, 7th & 8th of December 2024.

Applications for Traders are now closed, please email events@fingal.ie to be added to future mailing lists.

Should your application be for a food truck or food unit please email events@fingal.ie with photos, menu and pricing.

Santa at Swords Castle

Santa will be available on each day from 6 Euro per child, to include a small selection box and emailed photo. No booking required, first come first served.

Festive Lightings 2024 

Blanchardstown Tree Lighting in partnership with SuperValu Blanchardstown. 

Thursday 28th November 6pm: Main Street

Balbriggan Tree Lighting

Thursday 5th December 6pm: Georges Square

Swords Tree Lighting

Friday 29th November 6pm: Outside Swords Castle

Shackleton Garden Christmas Illumination

Join us for the Enchanted Garden Mystical Light Show at Shackleton Garden, Clonsilla.
From Monday 25th November to Sunday 1st December 
5pm-9pm daily.
Free entry, no need to book, just turn up. Parking is limited, walk or cycle if possible.

Tea, coffee & delicious snacks for sale
✨Make sure to put this in the diary!✨ 

Malahide Santa Parade

A reminder to Local Businesses, Community groups & Sports groups to sign up for the Malahide Santa Parade which is taking place on Sunday 24th November at 4pm

Registration is open until Friday 22nd November

Please email below address for application form:

malahidesantaparade2024@gmail.com

You can view this festive event on Main Street & The Mall with festive tunes from 3.30pm

Viewing is free to all & there is no need to register to view.

To kick off the festive season, the Malahide Santa Parade takes place on Sunday 24th November and the jolly man in red will this year's event a sustainable green one. Organised by the Malahide Chamber, all local businesses and community groups in the area are asked to get involved, with Fingal County Council encouraging participants to be carbon neutral as they make their way along the route.

Everybody is welcome to come along and enjoy festivities, with music filling the air on New Street from 3.30pm on Sunday 24th November to await Santa’s arrival at 4pm.