St. Nicholas' Market
St. Nicholas' Market is a Christmas market held inside St. Nicholas' Church and its surrounding courtyard in Galway. Craft stalls offer handmade decorations, toys, artwork, and local foods including bread, cheese, and warm drinks, while local choirs provide live music throughout the venue.
The market is anchored to the medieval St. Nicholas' Church, a building with centuries of history that has long served as a community center in Galway. The Christmas event was created to help preserve this historic building while supporting local artisans and traditions.
The market takes its name from the nearby church and reflects Galway's Christmas heritage. Here neighbors and visitors gather to discover local craftsmanship and share in communal holiday traditions.
The market runs from mid to late December each year in the church and courtyard, with daytime and evening hours for browsing. The location on Church Street is walkable from the city center, making it easy to explore nearby attractions during your visit.
A special feature is the Olde Curiosity Shoppe tucked within the market, where visitors can discover vintage items, old books, and antique collectibles. This hidden corner feels like stepping back in time and complements the handmade pieces with nostalgic treasures.
Location: Galway
Address: 2, 14 Churchyard St, Galway, H91 X2R5, Ireland
Opening Hours: Saturday 08:30-18:00; Sunday 09:00-18:00
Website: http://discoverireland.ie/Food-And-Drink/galway-farmers-market/79908
GPS coordinates: 53.27243,-9.05412
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:10
Every year, when the advent arrives, Christmas markets change the squares and old streets of European towns. Wooden stalls are set up and offer local flavors, crafts, and seasonal decorations. Walking from one stand to another, you can taste hot mulled wine, roasted almonds, and see the handmade goods that each region is proud of. In Germany, markets are found in Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Austria has markets in Vienna and Salzburg. France gathers its markets in Strasbourg, Metz, Montbéliard, and Lille. Brussels, Bruges, and Louvain welcome visitors in Belgium, Maastricht and Valkenburg in the Netherlands, and Wrocław, Krakow, and Poznań in Poland. These places tell stories about their local history and food traditions. From Prague to Budapest, passing through Zagreb, Basel, and Bern, markets are also found in Central and Eastern Europe. Scandinavian cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, and Rovaniemi, along with Riga and Tallinn in the Baltic states, keep this tradition alive. London, Edinburgh, Merano, Asti-Govone, and Madeira finish this winter trip across the continent, each showing how Christmas is celebrated in their ways.
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