Christmas Markets In Ireland 2026

Day 1: December 6th, 2026

Sunday morning pickup in Dublin! Stopping at Kilkenny Market for a shop, a bite and a pint. To Waterford Winterval for the market. Overnight in Waterford.

Day 2: December 7th, 2026

Monday morning late start, time to shop in the wonderful shops in Waterford and enjoy this first Irish Viking Town. Monday afternoon in Dunmore East. Overnight in Waterford.

Day 3: December 8th, 2026

Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour in Midleton and on to Cobh for overnight and a pint in the Rob Roy.

Day 4: December 9th, 2026

Wednesday shopping and lunch in Kinsale to Cork City for overnight.

Day 5: December 10th, 2026

Visit the world-famous English Market and around the shops of Cork City followed by the Corkmas Christmas Markets from noon til late including a pint in Walter’s favorite pub in the world, The Castle Inn! Overnight Cork City.

Day 6: December 11th, 2026

Friday morning to Blarney Woolen Mills, the biggest gift shop in Ireland and on to Killarney stopping off on the way in a quaint little village. Friday night rocking and rolling in Killarney in The Grand! Overnight Killarney.

Day 7: December 12th, 2026

Visit Lakeview Saturday morning followed by a short trip to Dingle. Shopping at Killarney Christmas Market and around the wonderful shops followed by a huge Christmas Parade at 6pm! Saturday night Killarney nightlife. Overnight Killarney.

Day 8: December 13th, 2026

Train back to Dublin!