‘Galway Continental Christmas Market’ returns for its fifth year Planning is currently underway for the Galway Continental Christmas Market, which is due to return to the city from Friday 21st November until Monday 22nd December 2014. Now in its fifth year, Eyre Square will once again be transformed into a magical festive wonderland, promising a treat for the all senses and will be a hive of activity with traders from Ireland and across Europe selling a host of crafts, festive food and drinks. Stalls will be brimming with festive gift ideas, tempting treats and a jovial ambience as you wander through the Christmas village. For the little ones a visit to Santa’s Grotto is a must! There will be an array of amusements and the Santa Express will take you on a tour of the city by train. The German Bierkeller will also be at the heart of the market, offering a wide range of traditional fine German Beers, Oktoberfest activities and Lederhosen a plenty. A programme of live entertainment is also planned at the market main stage including; carol signing, musical performances, family entertainment and much more. Presented by the Galway City Business Association (GCBA), sponsored by Galway City Council and produced by Milestone Inventive, The Galway Continental Christmas Market is the first of its kind in the west of Ireland and will be officially open with the switching on of the lights and Christmas parade through the streets of Galway at 6pm on Friday 21st November, subject to licence. The market will operate Monday to Wednesday from 12 noon to 8pm and Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm. For further details visit galwaychristmasmarket.ie, like ‘GalwayContinentalChristmasMarket’ on Facebook, follow @GalwayXmasMkt on Twitter or connect with ‘GalwayChristmasMarket’ on Instagram.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000