There’s a certain kind of magic that settles over Ireland in December. The streets glisten beneath soft winter rain, the scent of pine and turf smoke drifts through the air, and laughter spills from shop doors as people linger a little longer in the glow of fairy lights. Christmas has its own rhythm here — slower, gentler, full of heart.

And on Sunday, 7th December, that spirit will fill the halls of the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire, where the Irish Pop Up brings together makers from across the island. It’s not just a market — it’s a gathering of stories. Hands that craft, hearts that dream, and voices that share the beauty of creating something honest and true. From handwoven wool to sea moss skincare drawn from the tides, every piece carries a whisper of the land and sea that shaped it.

For us at Sláinte Sea Moss Skincare, it’s a time to pause and remember why we began — to connect, to create, and to care. The Irish Pop Up feels like a homecoming of sorts, where familiar faces and new friends meet under twinkling lights, celebrating the gift of making and the warmth of belonging.

So come wander for a while. Let the scent of Christmas guide you through the stalls, let the music and chatter lift your heart, and let yourself be reminded — the true magic of this season lies not in what we buy, but in what we share.