Irish Christmas Markets & Craft Fairs: Where to Find Handmade Dog Gifts
1,300 Irish searches a month for Christmas markets. Here's what a handmade Wexford stall actually brings — dog beds, bow ties, lavender and oils — plus how to buy if you can't get there.
"Christmas markets Ireland" is searched about 1,300 times a month, and it climbs sharply from late October through December. Craft fairs, farmers' markets and Christmas markets are still where most handmade Irish dog gifts actually change hands — including ours.
You'll find KosieCare and Lavender & Oilsorts at markets and craft fairs around Co. Wexford and the south-east. Current dates are on the markets page, and anything on the stall can also be ordered directly from Joan for delivery.
Semrush, Republic of Ireland database, September 2026. Christmas terms peak October–December.
Search figures are Semrush estimates for the Republic of Ireland, collected September 2026. Estimates, not measured visits — they show relative demand, not a guarantee of traffic.
What's on the stall
- Handmade dog beds — usually one or two sizes on display; the rest are made to order. See all seven sizes.
- Dog bow ties and neckwear — the shamrock bow tie and red tartan neckwear sell out fastest at Christmas fairs.
- Lavender bags and essential-oil products — including the pet spray and room deodoriser.
- Homeware and handmade gifts — see the gift range.
Going to an Irish craft fair for dog gifts? Read this first
- 1Go early for handmadeOne-off pieces go in the first two hours.
- 2Bring your dog's measurementYou can order the right bed size on the spot.
- 3Ask the makerMaterials, care, sizing — they made it, they know.
- 4Take the contact detailsMost makers, including us, take orders after the fair.
Advice from four years on the other side of the table.
Can't make it to a market?
Everything on the stall can be ordered directly. Joan confirms price, size and delivery before anything is made — message her here, or browse the full shop. Local delivery towns are listed on the delivery page, including Gorey.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find handmade dog gifts at Irish markets?
- KosieCare and Lavender & Oilsorts trade at markets and craft fairs around Co. Wexford and the south-east. Current dates are listed on the markets page at kosiecare.com/markets.
- Can I order from the market stall afterwards?
- Yes. Everything on the stall can be ordered directly from Joan Browne by WhatsApp, phone or email, and she confirms price, size and delivery before anything is made.
- When do Irish Christmas markets start?
- Most Irish Christmas markets and craft fairs run from mid-November through to Christmas week, with search interest climbing from late October.