MARKETS & FAIRS - DATES and LOCATIONS

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road, off Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!

Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association

More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 11th December, 2011

Open: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Admission: €1 (proceeds to Pieta House)

Further information contact:
Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751
Email: coo@indigo.ie

Directions: http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

A couple of more Fairs to round off the year.

Antiques & Vintage Fair
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, Co.Louth

On: Sunday 11th December, 2011

From: 11.00am to 6.00pm

Dealers from North and South will be attending
Location: http://www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/gb/en/dundalk/dbldd/hoteldetail/directions

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The Ennis Antique Fair
(Hibernian Antique Fairs)
Temple Gate Hotel, The Square, Ennis, Co.Clare

On: Sunday 11th December, 2011

From: 11.00am – 6.00pm
Over 20 stands

Directions: http://www.templegatehotel.com/ennis-map.html

If you're a fast driver you might be able to squeeze them both in.

The Kilkenny Antique Fair
(Hibernian Antique Fairs)
The Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, Co.Kilkenny



On: Sunday 8th January, 2012

From: 11.00am – 6.00pm

30+ dealers will be attending the Fair.
Admission: Adults €3.50 (includes raffle) and children FREE.
FREE parking also available
Further information: Robin O’Donnell on (087) 693 3602
email: robinodon@gmail.com

Directions: http://www.flynnhotels.com/Newpark_Hotel_Kilkenny/Kilkenny/Location_a

Clontarf Castle Antiques & (More) Fair
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Castle Avenue, Dublin.3.

On: Sunday 29th January, 2012

Opening hours: 11.00am – 6.00pm

Some 45 individual traders will be present this Sunday at Clontarf Castle, offering a hugh array of antiques and vintage, and a great opportunity for bargain hunting. Whether you are looking for a diamond engagement ring or some 1950′s faux bling, there will be jewellery available to suit every budget and every taste. Buy antique furniture and retro home decor at affordable prices, beautiful porcelain and tableware, or paintings, rare books, and old coins and postcards for collectors. The fair will also include a number of stands selling stylish vintage fashion and classy accessories at knock-down prices, including leather and croc handbags, hats and designer silk scarves from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Dublin Bus #130 from city centre (Lower Abbey St) every 20 minutes approx., stops right outside the hotel. Local DART to Clontarf station (10 minute walk along the seafront).

Further information contact Joan Murray: vintageireland@gmail.com
Tel: (087) 267 0607 from UK 00 353 87 267 060

Carlow Antique, Collectable & Vintage Fashion Fair
Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow



On: Sunday 12th February, 2012

From: 11.00am to 6.00pm

Good antique furniture, jewellery, collectables, silver, plate, china, porcelain, paintings, art deco, coins and bank notes, vintage fashion + accessories and much, much more.

Enquiries/Trade information: (087) 986 4678 or patriciahartdoyle@hotmail.com

Antiques, Art & Vintage Fair
The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co.Dublin
(Antiques Fairs Ireland)

On: Sunday 19th February, 2012

From: 11:00am – 6:00pm

ART ON SUNDAY
Sunday’s fair in the Royal Marine Hotel will host an exhibition featuring the work of two Irish artists, Dublin born John Morris, and John Fitzgerald from Meath. In addition, and separately, Treasures Gallery of Athlone will be exhibiting a selection of works by 19th, 20th and 21st century Irish artists, including the work of Mark O’Neill, Frank Eggington, Letitia Hamilton, Evie Hone, Arthur Maderson, etc. The fair is an opportunity for anyone
interested in Irish art, with the added bonus of being able to speak to the creators of the two collections on display.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & FASHION
In addition to an exceptional selection of Irish art, a total of 35 traders from as far afield as Donegal, Cork and Tipperary will be presenting an eclectic selection of antique furniture and decor, jewellery, porcelain and collectors items such as stamps and rare books. Fans of vintage fashion will also be catered for, with a number of dealers in vintage clothing and accessories also exhibiting.

Admission: €3.50

Directions: Close to Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre and only a couple of minutes walk from the railway station.

Further information contact Joan Murray: vintageireland@gmail.com
Telephone (087) 267 0607 or from UK (00 353) 87 267 060


First for all your collecting news: http://collectireland.wordpress.com/

The Brocante is a collection of antiques, furniture, collectables & curios from the past and the present. Covering everything from the bizarre to the mundane, the unique and the strange.
This is the first market of its kind in Dublin, giving the opportunity for everyday people as well as collectors and new enterprises an affordable outlet in an up and coming business.
If you’re an interior designer or just have an eye for style in your home and are looking for a bargain, then The Brocante is the place for you.

Further information Tel: Pat (085) 146 1277

General Enquiries: info@thebrocantemarket.com

Next Brocante: Sunday 19th February, 2012

From: 11.00am – 5.00pm

Always more here: http://collectireland.wordpress.com/

St.Patrick’s Weekend – Sunday 18th March/Monday 19th March, 2012


75+ Quality Dealers

FURNITURE:
Annamoe Antiques, Wicklow
John Dunphy Antiques, Co.Limerick IADA 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair
Billy Hartnett Antiques, Co.Limerick
Four Winds Antiques, Moira, Co.Armagh 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair
Greens Antiques Galleries, Co.Leitrim IADA
Moycullen Antiques, Galway IADA
Roberta Cobb, Belfast
Tom Linehan, Co.Cork
Martin Maguire Antiques, Ballina, Co.Mayo IADA 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair

IRISH ANTIQUE & CONTEMPORARY ART
Treasure Irish Art, Athlone
Gallery Zozimus, Dublin IADA
The Blackbird Gallery, Kilkenny 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair
Pixi Art ,Galway
Cassandra Dorer, UK. 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair

LIGHTING
Peter O’Rourke, Wicklow

JEWELLERY & SILVER
George Stacpoole, Limerick. President Irish Antique Dealers Association IADA
Weldon’s, Dublin IADA
Marie Curran, Dublin IADA
Rory & Pat Byrne, Donegal Antiques IADA
Sandra Hogan, Co.Cork
Janet Greeves, Belfast
Maureen Kiely, Co.Laois
Pamela Wayne & Karen O’Keeffe, Co.Kerry
Frances Speers, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal
Jonathan Ackroyd, Lismore, Co.Waterford 1st time at National Antique & Art Fair

CHINA & PORCELAIN & COLLECTABLES
Clanrye Antiques, Newry, Co.Down
John & Lia Vanweensveer, Co.Mayo
Anne O’Donnell & Finbar Tobin Co Tipperary
Anne Hawkins, Dublin
Betty Enright, Co.Kerry
Jan Mannerings, Co.Offaly
Eddie Moylan, Co.Kerry
Joe Sheehan, Limerick
Wille & Mary Daly, Co.Tipperary
Jimmy & Bernie Hennessy
Peggy Campbell, Dublin
Ger Hickey, Co.Limerick
Brian Hurley, Kinsale, Co.Cork
Eddie Mercier, Belfast.
Anne O’Brien, Dublin
Bridget Nevin Co Mayo.
Conor & Breda Purcell, Birr, Co.Offaly 1st time at The National Antique & Art Fair
Taras Antiques & Collectables, Belfast. 1st time at The National Antique & Art Fair

COINS & BANKNOTES
Eddie McMahon, Co.Clare
Michael Cooley, Co.Laois
Michael Twohig, Co.Cork

CLOCKS & WATCHES
Michael Cunnane
Billy McCarthy, Co.Limerick
Dave Dungan, Dublin

BOOKS
Vanessa Parker & Roger Grimes, Co.Mayo IADA
The Celtic Bookshop, Limerick

VINTAGE
Eily Henry, Co.Cork 1st time at The National Antique & Art Fair
Sharon O’Keeffe, Midleton, Co.Cork



From: 11.00am – 6.00pm each day

Admission: €3.50 – children FREE.

Further information: Robin O’Donnell (087) 693 3602
or email: robinodon@gmail.com

Directions: http://www.southcourthotel.com/finding-our-limerick-hotel.html

Dublin City Book Fair,
Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin.4.

On: Sunday 4th March, 2012

From: 11.00am – 5.00pm

More here: http://collectireland.wordpress.com/books/

The Brocante is a collection of antiques, furniture, collectables & curios from the past and the present. Covering everything from the bizarre to the mundane, the unique and the strange.
This is the first market of its kind in Dublin, giving the opportunity for everyday people as well as collectors and new enterprises an affordable outlet in an up and coming business.
If you’re an interior designer or just have an eye for style in your home and are looking for a bargain, then The Brocante is the place for you.

Further information Tel: Pat (085) 146 1277

General Enquiries: info@thebrocantemarket.com

Next Brocante: Sunday 18th March, 2012

From: 11.00am – 5.00pm

Antique, Collectable & Vintage Fair,
Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow

On: Saturday 14th April, 2012

From:11.00am to 7.00pm

Furniture, Antique Jewellery,Vintage Costumes and accessories, Silver/Plate, Collectables, Coins/Banknotes, Paintings/Prints, Ceramics and much more.

Contact and trade stand info: (087) 986 4678

Location: http://www.sevenoakshotel.com

Dublin City Centre Antiques & More Fair,
Freemason’s Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin.2.
(Antiques Fairs Ireland)



On: Sunday 1st April, 2012

From: 11:00am – 6:00pm

There will be 16 dealers will be exhibiting at the fair. Lots of bargains, including a good selection of furniture and decor, plus jewellery, rare books and memorabilia, rare coins, stamps,ephemera etc. etc.

Freemason’s Hall on Molesworth Street, is a Georgian building steeped in history, just a stone’s throw from the National Museum and two blocks from Grafton Street and the Luas terminal on St Stephen’s Green. In addition, during the opening hours of the fair the Masonic Museum is open to visitors free of charge.

Admission: €3.50.....discount voucher here: http://collectireland.wordpress.com/fairs/

Further information contact Joan Murray: vintageireland@gmail.comTelephone (087) 267 0607 or from UK (00 353) 87 267 060