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Record Fair Info - Throughout Ireland

  • 02-10-2015 3:22pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    On this thread is a list of upcoming record fairs throughout Ireland both North and South. Apart from listing fairs, I am hoping people will add comments and photos of purchases and that type of thing. I am also going to give info out on organisers. Some are on line or have a facebook presence some are not. Many fairs will accept private sellers if you have reasonable size collection that you maybe want to get rid of. If you have trouble getting hold of the fair organiser please PM me

    At record fairs you will find all kinds of items on LP, 7" CD and so on as well as books, memorabilia and other collectors items in all price ranges. At certain fairs you will find traders from all over Ireland as well as some from the UK. Most traders will also buy or exchange your unwanted music

    Here are the fairs I know of between now and the end of the year. Three maybe a few additions yet to go. I will post early 2016 dates in December. You should note changes are possible, especially to opening times, so please see the most recent replies to this thread.

    November 27th-29th - Dublin - Bloc B, Smithfield, D7. 10.00am to 7.00pm daily – times may change

    November 28th - Belfast - Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10.30 - 4.00pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    December 4th & 5th - Cork - Unitarian Church, Princes Street (lane opposite Cummins Sports) - 10.00 - 6.00pm daily (Soundzpromising)

    December 5th – Omagh – Strule Arts Centre, Town Hall Square – 10.00am – 4.00pm – Free Entry (NI Record Fairs)

    December 6th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11.00 - 5.00pm (Soundzpromising)

    December 6th – Limerick – Milk Market, Mungret Street – 10.00 – 4.00pm – Free Entry

    December 12th - Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Town Hall, Union Street - 10.30 - 4.00pm - Free Entry (NI Record Fairs)

    December 19th – Dublin – Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D1 – 11.00 – 6.00pm – Free Entry (Irish Record Fairs)


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,959 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Nice, i LOVE record fairs, used to go to loads and always headed for the guy with hundreds of bootlegs on tape.

    Def gonna head to a few of these, could spend all day in there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭sabrewulf


    Welcome to the boards, and thank you so much for posting this! Very interesting. Love going to these. :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Thanks a lot!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,741 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    Rob from Bangor, County Down runs some great record fairs throughout Ireland, worth checking out, I think they are called Robbery Records or something like that.

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Yes, I think I met him at Belfast the other week. Not sure he is organising at this time although he does plan to be at Limerick on October 26th


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    If you have read on other sites that there is a fair in Letterkenny this coming Saturday 10th October it is canceled and has been switched to Derry, Millenium Forum


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Irish Record fairs has announced that the next major Dublin record fair will change venues from Filmbase to Smithfield, Bloc B. Having seen the layout, looks a good venue and on one floor. This will be held November 27th-29th with times to be announced. Also for Dublin buyers you should note that 8th November\Sweeneys is canceled and a new venue to be confirmed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Don't forget the fair on at The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in The Naul, North co. Dublin this Sunday, 18th October. Apart from 1000's of LPs and CDs to suit all and....the venue does a fantastic breakfast!

    Also expect confirmed venue and times for Clonakilty and Killarney, November in the next few days. Clonakilty is held at DeBarras bar which was Noel Redding of Jimi Hendrix Experience favourite haunt. If you haven't been there before they have tons of Hendrix related memorabilia a Hard Rock Cafe would kill for!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Don't forget the fair on at The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in The Naul, North co. Dublin this Sunday, 18th October. Apart from 1000's of LPs and CDs to suit all....the venue does a fantastic breakfast!

    Also expect confirmed venue and times for Clonakilty and Killarney, November in the next few days. Clonakilty is held at DeBarras bar which was Noel Redding of Jimi Hendrix Experience favourite haunt. If you haven't been there before they have tons of Hendrix related memorabilia a Hard Rock Cafe would kill for!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Really looking forward to Smithfield


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Talking of Smithfield, Irish Record Fairs are looking for bands, artists etc for the venue who can do acoustic sets and want the promotion. They are also doing an offer on table rates for private individuals who wish to sell their own collections. Search for them on line


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Irish Record Fairs have announced a date and venue change for their fair in Cork next week. The October 24th date in The Print Shop is canceled. They will now hold a fair this coming Tuesday, October 20th in UCC Campus College Library from 11am until 4pm and it is Free Entry. All are welcome


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just to keep you updated. The November 8th Dublin date is now back at Sweeney's Mongrel Bar, Dame Street. Clonakilty is now confirmed at DeBarras Folk Club, Pearse Street for November 21st and Killarney is now confirmed for the Killarney Avenue Hotel on November 22nd. Both of these will have dealers both local and national. A new date for November has been added. This will be a ONE OFF day at Filmbase on Curved St, Temple Bar on November 14th. There are going to plenty of new dates for December announced in the next few days or so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Don't forget there are a number of record fairs over this holiday weekend. From today, Friday thru Sunday in Cork at the Unitarian Church in Prince's Street. At the last minute, Irish Record Fairs have organised a pop fair as part of the Halloween Market in the Generator, Smithfield Square, Dublin on Sunday. And Munster's biggest record fair takes place this Monday in the Milk Market in Limerick.

    You should also note Cork Print Shop is cancelled tomorrow, Saturday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,741 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    Just in case you are in Galway city, the Bell Book and Candle shop is worth a check near the Crane Bar, a great selection of second hand Cds and vinyls at fairly reasonable prices.

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 360 ✭✭The Dogs Bollix


    Irish Record Fairs have announced a date and venue change for their fair in Cork next week. The October 24th date in The Print Shop is canceled. They will now hold a fair this coming Tuesday, October 20th in UCC Campus College Library from 11am until 4pm and it is Free Entry. All are welcome

    I'm only reading this now. I've been hanging around the sex shop looking for this place.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Don't forget the Halloween Record Fair tomorrow, Saturday October 31st at the CIE Social Club, Liberty Square, Inchicore, Dublin 8, from 12.00pm to 6.00 pm and its FREE ENTRY!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭thevinylword


    Yes, I think I met him at Belfast the other week. Not sure he is organising at this time although he does plan to be at Limerick on October 26th

    Really enjoyed the Limerick one, picked up a few goodies and made a little mix of some of them - https://www.mixcloud.com/WobbieCostelloe/the-vinyl-word-episode-11-a-milk-market-mix-mang/

    Is it back in the Market again on December 6th one of the traders was saying?

    Fair play for posting all the dates, keep it up - as you said, there's not much info on Facebook etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Yes it is back in Limerick on the 6th. I will post to the main post the December dates I have on Monday - if I have them by then. Thanks for the compliment. I try post all the dates that I am aware of and changes and so on, so there is a list of them all in one place.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    There are four record fairs in various parts of the country this weekend. Sorry just quickly copied from the first post! I didn't have time and the info to get the top post fully updated with all December dates this week. So enjoy!

    November 7th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D2, 12.00 - 6.00pm - Free Entry

    November 7th - Kilkenny - Clubhouse Hotel, Patrick Street - 11.00am to 5pm

    November 8th - Dublin - Sweeneys Mongrel Bar, Dame Street D1 - 2.00pm- 6pm - *** NOTE THE TIME CHANGE HERE ***

    November 8th - Wicklow - Grand Hotel, Abbey Street - 11.00am to 5.00pm


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Sweeneys, Dublin CANCELLED today, 8th November. This is because of problems getting the stock in and out of this venue in the heavy rain. Please, if you know anyone going, let them know


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just a reminder on this weekend's fairs

    Today, Friday 13th November - Clonmel, Coachman Pub

    Tomorrow, Saturday 14th November - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street D1 -10.30 - 6.00pm - FREE ENTRY (This is one day only)
    Tomorrow, Saturday 14th November - Dungannon, Co Tyrone - Ranfurly Arts Centre - 10.30 to 4.00pm - FREE ENTRY

    Late Entry! Also on Saturday - Bernard Shaw Music & Record Fair, Bernard Shaw Flea Market, 11-12 Richmond Street, Dublin 3 (Ballybough), from 12.00pm - I assume it is free entry

    Sunday 14th November - Slane Co. Meath - Boyles Pub, Main Street - 12.00 - 6.00pm - FREE ENTRY


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    **** VERY IMPORTANT ****

    Because of insurance reasons, tomorrows FILMBASE IS CANCELLED


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Please note today's fair at Bernard Shaw is 11-12 SOUTH Richmond Street Dublin 2


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭park500


    Didn't seem to be on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    It was on. What happened was f**books map put the wrong address detail up. I only found this late on. Sorry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Quite a lot of record fairs throughout the country over the weekend, this weekend. One of the busiest of the year!!

    November 20th - Waterford - Tower Hotel, The Mall - 10.00 to 5.00pm (Soundzpromising) ** Note earlier start time **

    November 21st - Dun Laoghaire - Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road - 10.00 to 5pm (Soundzpromising) * Note earlier start *

    November 21st - Derry - Millenium Forum, Newmarket Street - 10.30 to 5.00pm - Free Entry (NI Record Fairs)

    November 21st - Clonakilty - DeBarras, 55 Pearse Street - 11.00 to 4.30pm - Free Entry (Vinyl Uncorked) *Earlier Finish*

    November 22nd - Wexford - Talbot Hotel, Quayside - 11.00 - 5.00pm (Soundzpromising)

    November 22nd - Killarney - Killarney Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place. - 11.00am to 5.00pm - Free Entry (Vinyl Uncorked)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Two major record fairs this weekend

    On Saturday, 28th November, Belfast see the return of its fair to the Oh Yeah Music Centre on Gordon Street. It will run from around 10am to about 4pm. Good for bargains but be early if you want to get any.

    Dublin 27th-29th November - 'The Biggest Record Fair in Ireland' takes place at Bloc B, Smithfield D7. There should be around 120 tables offering everything from bargains to high price collectables and covering all genres of music. There will be traders from all over Ireland as well as some from the UK. There might well be a number of private sellers, selling their own collections. I understand there might be some tables left which can be booked through Irish Record Fairs. Sunday sees an auction of mega rare product including an original Bowie Drag Sleeve, A limited\numbered Irish press U2\Out of Control 12" and more. There is a nominal fee in however there are free passes available online\FB etc. especially for the Sunday. Here are the confirmed opening times

    Friday 12noon until 9pm
    Saturday 10.30am until 8pm
    Sunday 10.30 until 7pm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭thevinylword


    Enjoyed the De Barras one last weekend, nice to have a pint while diggin'!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    DeBarras fair will return in the spring...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    There are some important changes to this weekends fairs. Cork, Unitarian will now only be Friday. Vinyl Uncorked has now organised a pop up fair at Cork Community Print Shop on Saturday. Simon from the UK might be at both. So here is the weekend as it stands!

    Friday December 4th Cork - Unitarian Church, Princes Street (lane opposite Cummins Sports) - 10.00 - 6.00pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday December 5th – Omagh – Strule Arts Centre, Town Hall Square – 10.00am – 4.00pm – Free Entry (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday December 5th - Cork - Community Print Shop, Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the bus station) 11am to 5pm - Free Entry (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Sunday, December 6th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11.00 - 5.00pm (Soundzpromising)t

    Sunday, December 6th – Limerick – Milk Market, Mungret Street – 10.00 – 4.00pm – Free Entry

    There will also be a number of vinyl traders at the Market Hub/Christmas Bazaar, Smithfield Bloc B, Dublin 7, Friday, Saturday & Sunday


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Fairs this weekend or where there will be a vinyl\CD presence

    Tomorrow Saturday 12th December - Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Town Hall, Union Street from 10am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY
    Saturday - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar, Dame Street D1 - 12-5.30pm FREE ENTRY

    Sunday 13th December - Dublin, Smithfield D7 - Generator (Xmas Bazaar) 12pm - 7pm - FREE ENTRY


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    With just a couple of fairs left this year, here are the dates I know of for fairs up until the end of February next year

    Friday, January 16th – Clonmel, Coachman Pub, Parnell Street 10am to 5pm (Sounzpromising)

    Saturday January 17th – Kilkenny, Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, 10am to 5pm (Soundspromising)

    Sunday January 18th – Wicklow, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 22nd – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Times are subject to change and any changes I will post nearer the day of the event.

    Irish Record fairs will also have dates with a Dublin\Thomas House due at the end of January

    If you have arranged any fairs feel free to post on this thread or PM and I will add


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here are a few fairs over the next few days. These are the last this year I know of for 2015

    Saturday December 19th - Dublin, Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D1 (opp. Vicar Street) 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY

    Saturday December 19th - Dublin, Dublin Rave Market, The Palace, 84-87, Lower Camden Street 12pm to 8pm

    Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd December - Dublin, Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station - beside the clock tower) - 10.30am to 7pm both days - FREE ENTRY

    Thanks for following the thread this year and Merry Christmas - back for more punishment in 2016!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Happy New Year Music Buyers. I am back posting updates on this thread. This weekend there are three record fairs

    Friday, January 16th – Clonmel, Coachman Pub, Parnell Street 10am to 5pm (Sounzpromising)

    Saturday January 17th – Kilkenny, Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, 10am to 5pm (Soundspromising)

    Sunday January 18th – Wicklow, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)


    Here is a list of fairs I know of until the end of February

    Saturday January 30th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D1 (opposite Vicar Street) 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th - Dublin - Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station - beside the clock tower) 10.30am to 7pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    The record fair season really kicks back off this weekend and normal business resumes! Just one fair this weekend

    Saturday January 30th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D1 (opposite Vicar Street) 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Here is the rest of the fairs I know of until the end of February. I will add March's next week. You should note Rathmines on Feb 20th is canceled. New date added for Feb 14th.

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    The record fair season really kicks back off this weekend and normal business resumes! Just one fair this weekend

    Saturday January 30th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D1 (opposite Vicar Street) 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Here is the rest of the fairs I know of until the end of February. I will add March's next week. You should note Rathmines on Feb 20th is canceled. New date added for Feb 14th.

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Two record fairs this weekend - at opposite ends of the country....

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Here is the updated list now including march dates - highlights include the first 'biggie' of the year at Filmbase and the ever popular outing to Clonakilty

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 12th - Clonakilty, Co. Cork - Debarras, 55 Pearse Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTR (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Saturday March 12th - Galway City - Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday March 13th - Killarney, Co. Kerry - New Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Sunday March 13th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Friday March 18th to Sunday March 20th - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street Dublin 1 - Times to be advised (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 19th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D8 (opposite Vicar St.) - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record fairs)

    Whilst I try to keep this page as accurate as possible times are subject to change or cancellation and you should check with the event organiser if you are travelling distance. If I know of alterations on the day I post them here. PM If you can't find organiser details or if you have organised a fair yourself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Two record fairs this weekend - at opposite ends of the country....

    Friday February 5th to Sunday 7th – Cork, Unitarian Church (laneway opposite Cumins Sports) 10am – 7pm Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 6th – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Here is the updated list now including march dates - highlights include the first 'biggie' of the year at Filmbase and the ever popular outing to Clonakilty

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millenium Forum – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 12th - Clonakilty, Co. Cork - Debarras, 55 Pearse Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTR (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Saturday March 12th - Galway City - Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday March 13th - Killarney, Co. Kerry - New Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Sunday March 13th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Friday March 18th to Sunday March 20th - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street Dublin 1 - Times to be advised (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 19th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D8 (opposite Vicar St.) - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record fairs)

    Whilst I try to keep this page as accurate as possible times are subject to change or cancellation and you should check with the event organiser if you are travelling distance. If I know of alterations on the day I post them here. PM If you can't find organiser details or if you have organised a fair yourself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    You have choice of two record fairs this weekend and there will also be a good vinyl presence at one other venue

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4-5 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 - 12pm -6pm (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    A list of fairs until the end of march is in the previous post. If you have organised one not listed, please PM me and I will add


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    You have choice of two record fairs this weekend and there will also be a good vinyl presence at one other venue

    Saturday February 13th – Derry, Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 13th - Dublin - Sweeney's Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D1 - 1pm to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday February 14th - Dublin - Generator Market (4-5 vinyl stands), Smithfield D7 - 12pm -6pm (Smithfield Market Fairs)

    A list of fairs until the end of march is in the previous post. If you have organised one not listed, please PM me and I will add


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Cheers. How big is the fair in Sweeneys?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    The Nal wrote: »
    Cheers. How big is the fair in Sweeneys?

    There are usually 4 or 5 stalls. I am not there myself so not sure what traders will be there. I am lead to believe there might be some good discounts tomorrow. I saw some offers\discounts\deals on the organisers web page. Looks like if you are into buying some quality jap pressings, 7" and some cheapie LPs.. Ie rummage might be for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is a reminder of this weekend's fairs. Quite a good selection in various parts of the country beginning tomorrow, Friday in Waterford.

    Friday February 19th – Waterford, Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday February 20th – Lurgan, Town Hall, Union Street, 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY

    Saturday February 20th – Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st – Wexford, Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday February 21st - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Next week I will add April dates that I am aware of. There will also be a couple of adds for late february\early March - Feb 29th - March 3rd - Limerick - LIT Music Week and March 5th - Dublin - George Bernard Shaw. Please remember to check with the event organiser or look for their online presence before travelling long distance.

    *** Just a reminder too that Dublin\Rathmines Fire Station is cancelled on Saturday and a new date will be arranged in March or April ***


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is an updated list of forthcoming fairs now including dates for April 2016.

    Saturday February 27th – Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street – 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Saturday February 27th – Greystones, Co. Wicklow – Hotspot Music Club, Beach House (1st Floor) – 1pm – 5pm FREE ENTRY (Jumble Rock\Hotspot)

    Monday 29th February – Thursday 3rd March – Limerick – The Street, Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Music Week, Moylish Park – 9am to 4pm daily FREE ENTRY – public welcome - please note that the record fair is on these four days only (Limericks Record Fairs)

    Saturday 5th March – Dublin – George Bernard Shaw (rear of) 11-12 South Richmond Street, Dublin 2 – FREE ENTRY 11am to 6pm (TBC) (Bernard Shaw Flea) – This fair is music only

    Saturday March 12th - Clonakilty, Co. Cork - Debarras, 55 Pearse Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Saturday March 12th - Galway City - Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday March 13th - Killarney, Co. Kerry - New Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Sunday March 13th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Friday March 18th to Sunday March 20th - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street Dublin 1 - Friday 5pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm (all times TBC - usually its that-ish!) (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 19th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D8 (opposite Vicar St.) - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record fairs)

    Saturday 2nd April – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Friday 8th April – Fermoy, Co. Cork – Youth Centre, Ashe Quay – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday April 9th (TBC\95%) - Cork City - Community Print Shop, Lower Oliver Plunkett Street (behind the Bus Station) 11am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday 9th April – Tralee, Co. Kerry – Grand Hotel, Denny Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 9th April – Dungannon, Co. Tyrone – Ranfurly House, 26 Market Square – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 10th April – Limerick – Milk Market, Mungret Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (Limericks Record Fairs)

    Saturday 16th April – Portadown, Co. Armagh – Town Hall, !5 Edward Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 17th April – The Naul, North, Co. Dublin – Seamus Ennis Arts Centre – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday 22nd April – Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – Coachman Pub, Parnell Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 23rd April – Kilkenny – Club House Hotel, Patrick Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Carlow – Sevenoaks Hotel, Athy Road – 11am to 4pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Slane, Co. Meath – Boyles Of Slane (Pub), main Street – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just a quick update on the Dublin George Bernard Shaw this weekend. As a record fair it has been cancelled and the normal flea takes place. There will be some presence from vinyl traders although I am not sure who or how many


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just a reminder of this weekend's record fairs. I am lead to believe Clonakilty and Killarney will have more traders than usual including one from Berlin via Kilkenny!

    Saturday March 12th - Clonakilty, Co. Cork - Debarras, 55 Pearse Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Saturday March 12th - Galway City - Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday March 13th - Killarney, Co. Kerry - New Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    Sunday March 13th - Ennis, Co. Clare - Temple Gate Hotel, The Square - 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Early post this week. There are two record fairs this weekend - the big one at Filmbase and if you can't get that far Omagh! Please note these are the correct times for Filmbase. Entry to FIlmbase is Friday €3 which gets you free in any time over the weekend, Saturday €2 which gets you in Saturday & Sunday, Sunday is also €2 - however you can download a 'free pass' for Sunday from the organiser's web page. They are expecting 45-60 tables worth of product with traders from all over Ireland with some UK.

    Friday March 18th to Sunday March 20th - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street Dublin 1 - Friday 3pm to 9pm, Saturday 10.30am to 7pm, Sunday 10.30am to 6pm (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 19th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Cheers.

    Is that filmbase one the huge huge one like last year? Both upstairs and some downstairs?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Yes its gonna be upstairs and downstairs. I am informed that nearly all the trader tables are booked so could be busier than that


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