Richmond Barracks

Spring Fair

Richmond Barracks Spring Fair - Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April from 11 am to 5 pm

Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Spring Fair.

Come together to meet artists, makers, producers and small businesses as we celebrate Spring through our theme of Renewal. The theme celebrates the idea of new beginnings, growth, and the importance of renewal in life and nature.

Our fairs are family friendly, with entertainment and creative activities for all ages. There will be stalls, workshops, walking tours, entertainment, food and drink and more to enjoy. Admission to the Fair is free.

Our vendors will showcase a range of products that are upcycled, recycled or reused. We will also have seasonal offerings celebrating biodiversity, local produce and a more eco-conscious and seasonal way of living.

This page will be updated frequently with workshop and tour times as we get closer to the Fair. To get the most up to date details, please sign up to our newsletter or follow us on instagram.

What’s happening at the fair:

Creative Workshops

Come to our free crafting, making and upcycling workshops for all ages. Tickets will be available from reception on the day. 

Stalls

Browse lots of stalls, showcasing a wide range of makers and creators. Explore the possibilities of upcycling, recycling and reusing, with sustainable goods and handcrafted items. Pick up some delicious treats along the way! 

We are welcoming 33 vendors, including:

 

Inchicore Library

The Library will be open each day. Along with their usual services, they will host a special teddy bear’s picnic.

Food and Drink

You can choose from a delicious range of food and drink vendors in the garden. 

Entertainment

Enjoy performances from talented artists and musicians, contributing to the great atmosphere throughout both days of the Fair.

Guided Walking Tours

Our guided walking tours explore the area’s biodiversity, its historical connections to 1916, and Goldenbridge, Ireland’s first garden cemetery. Book your tickets online, by phone, or in person.

Our historic walking tours will be delivered as Gaeilge on Saturday and in English on Sunday.


Saturday 5th April, 12 noon; duration 75 minutes

Biodiversity Walking Tour

Book tickets here


Saturday 5 April 11 am - 75 minutes duration 

Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Maighneann - Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Gaol Walking Tour.
Book tickets here


Saturday 5 April 1 pm - 75 minutes duration

Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Reilig an Droichid Órga - Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour.

Book tickets here


Sunday 6 April 11 am - 75 minutes duration

Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Gaol Walking Tour.

Book tickets here


Sunday 6 April 1 pm - 75 minutes duration

Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour.

Book tickets here

Our fairs are family-friendly, with entertainment and creative activities for all ages. You can bring your family, friends, and curiosity for a day of exploration and discovery. Dogs on leads are welcome. 

Our building is accessible, with safe parking for bikes and for buggies. We open at 11 am each day. Find directions here.

For details on our full programme, please sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram

We look forward to welcoming you soon!