CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.
In this week's photo I am sharing the last summer strawberry from my garden with you. All we need now is some cream...mmmm!

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Loads of activity on the blog in the last week. Love the Treasury Challenge and also the Handmade Gift Guide..... oh we have such amazing crafters in the group.

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Latest news on upcoming Christmas Markets to add to our list:

Sunday 5th December Christmas Fair at the Castle from 12- 5pm Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, Dunboyne, Co.Meath Cost €50 per stand – Pre Paid. Cheques made payable to Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa.
If interested please email Joanne Quirke jquirke@dunboynecastlehotel.com with the following details:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Details:
Phone No: E-mail Address:
Type of Product which will be on display/for Sale on the day:
For any queries contact Joanne Quirke – 01 6816529 or 086 8660262

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The Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown is holding it’s first Christmas Fair on Sunday 12th December. We’re looking for Christmas themed crafts & products.
Contact susanlynch18@hotmail.com if you’re interested in taking a stand.


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WEST LIMERICK BOWLS CLUB ARE HOLDING AN INDOOR CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET ON SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2010, FROM 11AM -4PM AT HALLA TADHG GAELACH (COMMUNITY HALL) TOURNAFULLA, CO.LIMERICK.
CONTACT JILL ON 0834355635. PRICE OF A STALL IS 8 EUROS

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Clare Crafts Christmas Fairs - 2010
Nov 14th Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, Co.Clare
Nov 20th & 21st Bunratty Hotel Bunratty. Co. Clare
Nov 27th (Sat) The Holy Family Hall, Ennis Co. Clare
Dec.5th Woodlands Hotel Adare, Co. Limerick
Dec 12th Lough Rea Hotel Loughrea, Co. Galway
Dec 19th & 20th (Sun & Mon) University Concert Hall Limerick
All fairs are from 11am to 5 pm, except UCH which starts at 12noon
ALL CRAFTS SOLD AT OUR FAIRS ARE 100% IRISH MADE
Free admission to all our fairs.
Any queries contact Karen English on 087 7439198

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Market Square Shopping Centre’s next Craft Fair in conjunction with Glamour Girl & Little Angels’ first anniversary.
Date: Sunday 14th November, 2010
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Venue: Market Square Shopping Centre (Lower Floor), Station Road, Bundoran
Fee: €10 per table
Christmas stalls are more than welcome.
stalls are for locally produced arts & crafts, and craft suppliers only.
To book a table, email emma_m_corry@hotmail.com or text/call 0851482304. Just let me know your name, your business name and the type of goods you will be selling.


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Ranalagh Multidenominational School, Ranalagh Road Dublin 6 - Christmas Fair, Sunday 28th November 2010 11-5pm
4ft table 35 euros, 6ft table 45euros
Contact: Katie Woollett 0868165722, Ann Turpin 0863761425
Please note all articles for sale must be handcrafted in Ireland


Now for the big summary of Christmas Markets already mentioned in this column.

November

7 Rosscarberry

14 Bray

14 Navan

14 Bundoran
14 Ballinasloe
14 Killaloe
20 Gardiner St. Dublin
20 TOURNAFULLA, CO.LIMERICK
20/21 Bunratty
21 Bray

27 Ennis
28 Ardee

28 Ranelagh, Dublin
28 Wicklow town

December

4-5 Bray

4-5 Drogheda
5 Dunboyne
5 Adare
10-11? Westport

12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin

12 Loughrea
19 Castleblayney

19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

There are also the regular markets in Limerick, Belfast and Dublin.

Thats all for this week. Keep the info coming.
Cheers till next week.

Mo
aka www.huggleknits.etsy.com