Christmas Craft Trail in Dundalk offers festive showcase of local creative talent

This Christmas Dundalk invites the public to discover an abundance of handcrafted treasures while supporting the town’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

Bridge Street Studios celebrates 30 years of Christmas creativity.

Bridge Street Studios will mark a major milestone on Friday, 6 December, as it celebrates the 30th edition of its annual Christmas event, running from 10am to 5pm.

To honour three decades of creative excellence, the studio will open the festive season with complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, along with up to 20% off purchases on the day.

Visitors can browse a beautiful collection of handcrafted art, textiles, and ceramics—perfect for thoughtful Christmas gifts.

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This year’s showcase features the work of resident artists, including painters Orla Barry, Suzanne Carroll, Cathy McKeown, and Orlaith Cullinane; textile artists Caóilfíonn Murphy O Hanlon, Fiona Quigley, and Rachel Tinniswood; and ceramicists Mary Cowan and Sarah McKenna.

“We absolutely love launching the Christmas season here at Bridge Street Studios,” says studio member Sarah McKenna.

“The aroma of mulled wine and the chance to share our new creations with the community is something we look forward to every year. It’s a joy to celebrate three decades of creativity.”

Creative Spark Downtown Hub Christmas Market returns.

Creative Spark is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Christmas Market, taking place from Friday 5 December to Sunday 7 December at the Creative Spark Downtown Hub on Clanbrassil Street in Dundalk.

This year’s market will showcase a diverse selection of local artists and craftspeople, offering visitors a chance to find unique, handcrafted gifts in a warm, festive atmosphere.

The market celebrates Dundalk’s creativity, community spirit, and artistic talent.

This years market will include Etaoin O'Reilly, Fiona Quigley, Tracy Fry, Sean Cleary, Greta Usaite, Lina Usiene, Kathleen Mulholland, Daiva Statkuviene, Rob Sharkey, Michelle McGeown, Majella Magliocco and as well as pieces from Creative Spark's Print Studio.

The official launch evening on Friday, 5 December, from 4pm to 9pm, offering you a little more mulled wine and mince pies after your trip to Bridge Street Studios.

The market continues on Saturday, 6 December, and Sunday, 7 December, both from 12pm to 6pm.

Bó Studios: A growing hub for Dundalk’s artists.

Located in the heart of Dundalk, Bó Studios was founded in 2020 after ceramicist Etaoin O’Reilly, then completing an Emerging Artist Residency, identified the need for accessible studio space for local artists.

She joined forces with David Callan, Blathnaid McClean, and Olivia Hill, establishing what has since become a thriving creative community supported by An Táin Arts Centre.

The studios now accommodate 10 professional visual artists and hosts a weekly pop-up gallery every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, offering the public an opportunity to view and purchase work directly from the artists.

So why not make a day of it and follow Dundalk’s Christmas Craft Trail?

On Saturday, 6 December, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a full festive creative trail across the town.

Start the day with mulled wine, mince pies, and special discounts at Bridge Street Studios, stroll down Clanbrassil Street to explore a variety of local craftwork at the Creative Spark Downtown Hub, and finish at Roden Place with a visit to Bó Studios to discover the exceptional work of Dundalk’s emerging and established artists.