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25.11.2011

Christ Church Cathedral Christmas Market

Christ Church Cathedral Dublin in the snow
Christ Church Cathedral Dublin in the snow
Christ Church Cathedral Christmas Market

Saturday 26 November & 3, 10 & 17 December 2011

Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of its popular Christmas Market following its phenomenal success last year. The market, now in its second year, benefits from an impressive, unique location in the atmospheric 12th century crypt of the cathedral, the oldest structure in Dublin.

Last year, Christ Church Cathedral Christmas Market was one of the only successful markets in Dublin due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the outdoor markets. With a white winter forecast again for 2011, the cathedral is looking forward to another successful market here at Christ Church.

The Christmas Market will run for 4 dates this Christmas over 4 consecutive Saturdays, beginning on the 26th November and will continue on the 3rd, 10th & 17th December. Trading times will be 11am–4pm.

Situated in the heart of medieval Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral is one of the best known and loved landmarks in the city. Easily reached by public transport or on foot from the main shopping areas, the cathedral attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to enjoy the unique and magical experience that Christ Church has to offer.

The Christmas Market is held indoors in the 12th–century crypt, with a total of 15 stalls creating an intimate festive shopping experience. This year there will also be food stalls outside in the Cathedral grounds and entry to the market will be free.

2011 is an important and challenging year for the Cathedral. In need of urgent repair and restoration work, a major fundraising campaign to raise the €2 million needed has been launched and all proceeds of the Christmas Market will go towards its upkeep. The high profile campaign has already seen a host of names get behind the donation drive to save Christ Church including model Rosanna Davison, dancer Michael Flatley, singer Roger Whittaker, actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Irish Ambassador for Culture, Gabriel Byrne.

For further information please contact Nuala Kavanagh, Director of Operations, at Christ Church Cathedral on 01 677 8099 or 086 7978809 or email nuala.kavanagh@cccdub.ie.

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