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RTE Sports & Social Market CHRISTMAS MARKET
Date: Thursday 3rd December
Time: 11am-3pm
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CHRISTMAS MARKET in FSG Store Quin Rd., Ennis in aid of Building of Hope 2010
Two hundred Irish volunteers will travel to Kenya to help build a training and feeding centre in a country where some 10 million people are thought to be facing starvation. The 'Building of Hope 2010' project will be based in Mombasa next year to help combat the negative effects of widespread crop failure and political unrest in the region. Irish tradesmen and women, including bricklayers, plasterers, electricians and carpenters, will form the group and more help and volunteers are now being sought. "The situation was bad enough in Mombasa but this (crop failure) just makes things harder for people who have nothing," said organiser Olive Halpin. "Building the centre will be a priority because it will be used as a feeding station and the kitchens will be used to train people how to cook and to help feed those coming for food." According to the organisation, around 2.5 million people in the impoverished African country are suffering from disease while drug abuse and prostitution are also huge social problems. From January to February next, Irish volunteers will spend 10 days working on the project. Each volunteer is expected to raise €3,000 in order to cover costs and contribute to building costs. Others interested in joining the charitable project can contact Olive Halpin at 087 699 4599 for further information.
Date: Thursday 3rd December
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
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DOONBEG CHRISTMAS MARKET
Doonbeg Golf Club
Saturday
December 12th, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
December 13th, 10:00am - 6:00 pm
The European Christmas market is a time-honored
tradition and often the centerpiece of the season for
many great cities like Vienna, Munich, and Prague.
Some of these markets have been running since the
Middle Ages, and today they draw scores of locals and
visitors alike during December.
Doonbeg is establishing its own Christmas market this
year. The courtyard
at Doonbeg will be transformed into an Old-World town
square where retailers, will capture the audience of local customers
and visiting guests of Doonbeg and surrounding towns.
The appeal is simple: stress-free shopping in a
traditional, festive environment. Stalls stocked with
retail items ranging from fine wares to handmade crafts
and Christmas decorations will draw cheerful holiday
crowds. The smells of gingerbread and roasting meat
from the outdoor café will entice shoppers as an onsite
live Nativity, along with a Santa station and carol
singers, creates a family-friendly atmosphere.
Kane Laser will be there with a selection of engraved Christmas products for all pockets. Hope to see you there!
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