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Record Fair Info - Throughout Ireland

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Yes its gonna be upstairs and downstairs. I am informed that nearly all the trader tables are booked so could be busier than that

    Great stuff cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Two fairs this weekend, both on Saturday.

    Saturday March 26th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D8 (opposite Vicar St.) - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday March 26th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just one record fair this weekend

    Saturday 2nd April – Coleraine, Town Hall, The Diamond – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    If you are in Dublin I am lead to believe there will be a reasonable music trader presence at the George Bernard Shaw Pub flea market, Kelly's Corner\South Richmond Street, D2 on Saturday. Free in to that.

    **** Important **** - please note that Dungannon on April 9th is cancelled as will future fairs there until a new venue is found

    I will publish May dates over the next few days


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Late entry! One I have just found out about this Saturday 2nd April

    Portrush, Co. Derry. Vinyl & Craft fair at The Brew Note, 9-12 Causeway Street from 12pm and its free in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    ***** IMPORTANT *****

    Please note that the fair at the Print Shop in Cork has been cancelled this saturday

    That leaves two fairs as follows this weekend

    Saturday 9th April – Tralee, Co. Kerry – Grand Hotel, Denny Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 10th April – Limerick – Milk Market, Mungret Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (Limericks Record Fairs)

    Here is an updated list of fairs i am aware of until the end of May. May sees a new venue and organiser in the shape of Tullamore on the 15th by Dark Moon Records. I am informed stalls for both traders and private sellers will be available for this and they are hoping for around 20 tables or so of product there. If you cannot find him via Social Media drop me a PM

    As always, please contact the organiser if you intend travelling distance

    Saturday 16th April – Portadown, Co. Armagh – Town Hall, !5 Edward Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 17th April – The Naul, North, Co. Dublin – Seamus Ennis Arts Centre – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday 22nd April – Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – Coachman Pub, Parnell Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 23rd April – Kilkenny – Club House Hotel, Patrick Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Carlow – Sevenoaks Hotel, Athy Road – 11am to 4pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Slane, Co. Meath – Boyles Of Slane (Pub), main Street – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday 6th – Sunday 8th May – Cork City – Unitarian Church, Princes Street (Laneway Opposite Cummins Sports) – Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 7th May – Derry – Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street – 10am to 4pm – FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 8th May – Dublin\Rathmines – Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station beside the clock tower) – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday May 15th – Tullamore, Co Offaly – Foresters, Church Street, 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Dark Moon Records)

    Friday 27th May – Waterford – Tower Hotel, The Mall – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 28th May – Lurgan, Co Armagh – Town Hall, Union Street – 10am to 4pm – FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday 28th May – Dublin – Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street, D8 – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday 28th May – Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road – 10am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 29th May – Wexford Town – Talbot Hotel, Quayside – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromisng)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Please note this weekend's record fair at the Naul, North County Dublin has been switched to Saturday from Sunday


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Three record fairs this weekend. I am lead to believe that Portadown will have more traders than usual. Don't forget The Naul is SATURDAY and not Sunday. And finally a late entry - Ballydehob Record Day!

    Saturday 16th April – Portadown, Co. Armagh – Town Hall, !5 Edward Street – 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday 16th April – The Naul, North, Co. Dublin – Seamus Ennis Arts Centre – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday 16th April - Ballydehob, Co Cork - Levi's Bar, Main Street - 12pm to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Four record fairs over this weekend.

    Friday 22nd April – Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – Coachman Pub, Parnell Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 23rd April – Kilkenny – Club House Hotel, Patrick Street – 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Carlow – Sevenoaks Hotel, Athy Road – 11am to 4pm (Soundzpromising)

    Sunday 24th April – Slane, Co. Meath – Boyles Of Slane (Pub), Main Street – 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    One late entry for the end of next week

    Thursday 28th April from about 9am - Pop-up Record fair at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), Moylish Park. It will be in 'The Street' in the area opposite the ATM. Its FREE ENTRY and all are welcome (Limerick's Record Fairs)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    After a couple of weeks with no fairs, I am back this to remind you of this weekend's record fairs! Starting tomorrow with Cork's three day-er at the church, Derry Saturday and Rathmines Sunday. Please check with the organiser if you are travelling distance

    Friday 6th – Sunday 8th May – Cork City – Unitarian Church, Princes Street (Laneway Opposite Cummins Sports) – Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    Saturday 7th May – Derry – Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street – 10am to 4pm – FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 8th May – Dublin\Rathmines – Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station beside the clock tower) – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    There is an upcoming record fair at The George Bernard Shaw on June 25th. They have asked me to pass on a message that they are looking for extra traders for this. They are not only looking for LP\CD traders but private sellers\people looking to sell collections as well as anyone that has music related product, merchandise etc. they might want to sell. PM me if you are interested and I will forward you contact detail


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just one fair this weekend in Tullamore. I am told there will be around 10 traders - some of which are individuals selling their collections. I will be posting June dates next week.

    Sunday May 15th – Tullamore, Co Offaly – Foresters, Church Street, 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Dark Moon Records)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just one late entry for record fairs this weekend

    Saturday Amy 21st - Portrush, Co. Antrim - Vinyl & Craft fair - Brew Note, 9-13 Causeway Street - 12pm to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Brew Note)

    I don't have all the June dates yet but heres the one's I do have. As always, please check with the organiser if you are travelling distance. If you cannot find the organiser online, PM me

    Saturday June 4th - Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 11th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Friday, June 24th – Clonmel, Coachman Pub, Parnell Street 10am to 5pm (Sounzpromising)

    Saturday June 25th – Kilkenny, Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, 10am to 5pm (Soundspromising)

    Saturday June 25th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 25th - Dublin - George Bernard Shaw, 11-12 South Richmond Street D2, 1pm to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (George Bernard Shaw) - This is music only not the usual flea.

    Sunday June 26th – Wicklow, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)

    If you are organising a fair, please feel free to add to this page


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here are this weekend's fairs as well as an updated list for June. New adds include a new venue in Kilkenny! You should note that the Cork Print Shop is closed and fairs there are cancelled. However there is possibility of one on June 12th with the venue TBC. If it happens I will post later. If you intend to go to Sweeneys on June 12th you should confirm this with the organiser as well as this venue is due to close soon.

    Saturday June 4th - Belfast, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10am to 4pm (Belfast Record Fairs)

    Monday June 6th – Dublin 8\Inchicore – Record Fair, Vintage & Car Boot – CIE Social Club, Library Square – 11am-6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 11th – Kilkenny – Brewery Corner, 29 Parliament Street – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 11th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday June 12th – Sweeneys Mongrel Bar (Upstairs), Dame Street D2 – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Friday, June 24th – Clonmel, Coachman Pub, Parnell Street 10am to 5pm (Sounzpromising)

    Saturday June 25th – Kilkenny, Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, 10am to 5pm (Soundspromising)

    Saturday June 25th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 25th - Dublin - George Bernard Shaw, 11-12 South Richmond Street D2, 1pm to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (George Bernard Shaw) - This is music only not the usual flea.

    Sunday 26th June – Dublin 6\Rathmines – Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station beside the Clock Tower) – 10.30am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday June 26th – Wicklow, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Cheers, any idea how many stalls in Inchicore on June 6th?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    The Nal wrote: »
    Cheers, any idea how many stalls in Inchicore on June 6th?

    I am not sure to be honest. He has been promoting this for a while now. I would think about the size of the pop ups at thomas house or rathmines so four or five traders at a guess. Of course there could be cds/lps on the boot or as part of the vintage stalls


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Just a quick follow up on my post yesterday with regards to Cork, there will indeed be a pop up fair with a few traders on June 12th. It will be at The Village Hall, 4 Patricks Quay. No confirmed times yet but it will be FREE in. More details on next weekends fair reminders


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is this weekend's record fair reminders - two new venues this weekend!

    Saturday June 11th – Kilkenny – Brewery Corner, 29 Parliament Street – 11am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 11th - Omagh, Co Tyrone - Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Sq. - 11am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday June 12th - Cork (City) - Village Hall, 4 St Patricks Quay - 10am to 5pm - FREE ENTRY (Vinyl Uncorked)

    *** Please note as kinda predicted last week, Sweeneys in Dublin is cancelled this Sunday ***


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here are the reminders of this weekend's record fairs

    Friday, June 24th – Clonmel, Coachman Pub, Parnell Street 10am to 5pm (Sounzpromising)

    Saturday June 25th – Kilkenny, Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, 10am to 5pm (Soundspromising)

    Saturday June 25th - Portstewart, Co. Derry - Town Hall - 11am To 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday June 25th - Dublin - George Bernard Shaw, 11-12 South Richmond Street D2, 1pm to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (George Bernard Shaw)

    Sunday 26th June – Dublin 6\Rathmines – Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station beside the Clock Tower) – 10.30am to 6pm – FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday June 26th – Wicklow, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, 11am to 5pm (Soundzpromising)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Sorry folks, for personal reasons and not knowing whether this thread is worth maintaining, I haven't been adding dates.

    However, one important bit of info, this Saturday's fair (17th September) in Derry has been CANCELED at short notice.

    Up to date listings of fairs in Ireland are available elsewhere online


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    I've been reading and attending! Loving your work.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Same as that, I've been following and attending as well! :)

    Thanks for all your hard work and updates, it will be missed if you decide to stop. If that does happen, can you point us in the right direction as to where we can find some information, please?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,079 ✭✭✭leakyboots


    Same as, have followed and attended but locally and around the country (it played a part in a weekend away with the missis... don't tell her that though!)

    Please keep posting the dates, I don't know of anywhere else to find them... 'tis much appreciated!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Arne_Saknussem


    Also like to say thanks for your time and effort in this thread realcooltrader, much appreciated!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    OK, Thanks for your support. Here are a few to start then

    Sunday 18th September - Dublin\Rathmines Mart (Old Fire Station beside the clock tower) - 10.30am to 6pm or so - FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Saturday 24th September - Coleraine\Town Hall 10am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI record fairs)

    Saturday 1st October - Belfast\Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10am to 3.30pm or so (belfast record fairs)

    Saturday 8th October - Dublin\Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street D8 - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Saturday 8th October - Omagh\Strule Arts Centre - 10am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI record fairs)

    Sunday 9th October - Dundalk\Spirit Store, Georges Quay 10.30 to 5.30pm - FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs) - **new venue**

    Saturday 15th October - Athlone\Prince Of Wales Hotel 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (dark moon records) **New Venue** (for that organiser anyway)

    Sunday 16th October - The Naul, North Co. Dublin - Seamus Ennis Arts Centre - 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Sunday 23rd October - Kilkenny\Brewery Corner, Parliament Street 11am to 5pm or so FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Organisers tell me October is not fully booked so dates for Cork (finally) and potential new venues for drogheda and navan could be added. There could also be an additional date in Dublin early on in october perhaps 7th - nothing definite on venue etc yet

    As always check with the organiser if you are traveling distance. Any last minute cancelations\serious changes I will try to post here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is an updated list for October which now includes Cork and Derry (re-arranged)

    Saturday 1st October - Belfast\Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10am to 3.30pm or so (belfast record fairs)

    Sunday 2nd October - Cork\Village Hall, 4 Patrick's Quay - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Rebel County)

    Saturday 8th October - Dublin\Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street D8 - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Saturday 8th October - Omagh\Strule Arts Centre - 10am to 4pm - FREE ENTRY (NI record fairs)

    Sunday 9th October - Dundalk\Spirit Store, Georges Quay 10.30 to 5.30pm - FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs) - **new venue**

    Saturday 15th October - Athlone\Prince Of Wales Hotel 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (dark moon records) **New Venue** (for that organiser anyway)

    Saturday 15th October - Derry City\Millenium Forum - 10.30am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 16th October - The Naul, North Co. Dublin - Seamus Ennis Arts Centre - 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    Sunday 23rd October - Kilkenny\Brewery Corner, Parliament Street 11am to 5pm or so FREE ENTRY (irish record fairs)

    As always check with the organiser if you are traveling distance. Any last minute cancelations\serious changes I will try to post here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is an updated list for late October and November

    Sunday 30th October - Cork, Village Hall, Patrick's Quay (City Centre) 11am to 5pm - Free Entry (Rebel County)

    Monday 31st October - Limerick, Milk Market 10am to 3pm-ish - Free Entry (Limerick's Record Fairs)

    Saturday 5th November - Dublin, Thomas House Pub, 88 Thomas Street, D8 11.00am To 6pm - Free Entry (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday 6th November - Drogheda, McPhails Pub, Laurence Street - 10.30am to 5pm - Free Entry (Real Cool Fairs) ** New Venue **

    Saturday 12th November - Derry, Millenium Forum - 10am to 4pm - Free Entry (NI Record Fairs)

    Sunday 13th November - Waterford, Parlour Tea Rooms, 2 Georges Street - from 11am (end TBC) - Free Entry (Irish Record Fairs) ** New Venue **

    Saturday 19th November - Portadown Town Hall - 10am to 4pm (NI Record Fairs) Free Entry

    Sunday 19th November - Clonakilty, Co. Cork, DeBarras Folk Club, Pearse Street - 11am to 5pm or so - Free Entry (Rebel County Records)

    Sunday 20th November - Killarney, Co. Kerry, Killarney Avenue Hotel, Kenmare Place - 11am to 5pm - Free Entry (Rebel County Records)

    Friday 25th November - Sunday 27th - Dublin, Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar - Times TBC (Irish Record Fairs)

    As always check with the organiser if you intend travelling distance. If I know of changes and Filmbase daily times i will post here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    The Filmbase is the huge one right? Lots of people over from the UK etc?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    The Nal wrote: »
    The Filmbase is the huge one right? Lots of people over from the UK etc?

    Correct - I am told there will be 50+ tables, the organiser says tables are fully sold out and there could be some difference on traders on different days - there usually is


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    The Nal wrote: »
    The Filmbase is the huge one right? Lots of people over from the UK etc?

    Correct - I am told there will be 50+ tables, the organiser says tables are fully sold out and there could be some difference on traders on different days - there usually is
    Excellent! Must get saving.
    Best sounding record I ever got was at that last year. Double CCR best of. Mint. 1 euro!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is a small update with public opening times for Filmbase Fair

    Friday 25th November - 3pm to 8pm

    Saturday 26th November - 10.30am to 7pm

    Sunday 27th November - 10.30am to 6pm (usually a pretty sharp close as traders have to be out quick!)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭Zebrano


    Is there a list of traders who will be at the filmbase event
    Or does anyone know the names of a few of the bigger traders
    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Zebrano wrote: »
    Is there a list of traders who will be at the filmbase event
    Or does anyone know the names of a few of the bigger traders
    Thanks

    I am not the organiser of this event however I do know some of the traders that will be there. I am not namng names! There will be around 50 or so tables. Most of the well known Dublin traders from smaller fairs, fleas etc will be there as will many traders from throughout Ireland, includng the North. In addition there will be UK based traders. One if which I know is a major player on the European circuit (Utrecht, Barcelona etc.) another is a house clearance specialist - the last time he was here he had at had 60 odd cartons of LPs some great titles bargain bin prices. There will also be some private sellers. Tables are sold out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Anyone heading along to Filmbase this weekend? Any tips, suggestions, recommendations as to the do's & don't or what stalls to have a good look at, please? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭BuyersRemorse


    BandMember wrote: »
    Anyone heading along to Filmbase this weekend? Any tips, suggestions, recommendations as to the do's & don't or what stalls to have a good look at, please? :D

    What sort of music are you interested in? I usually try to get down on Friday afternoon, but I've noticed that the prices are going up to the point where finding a bargain cratedigging is almost impossible. Dealers will have everything priced against their Discogs listing, or maybe a little higher. The other reason to get down early is if you buy something that looks fine, but then get it home and it has excessive noise, like I did last fair, you can pop back down the next day for a refund or exchange.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    The guys on the top floor on the right tend to lead with the more rare/pricey stuff but there are bargains galore to be had.

    My advice is to put at least an hour aside for it and take your time. And if you're looking for anything in particular, ask the guys. If they don't have it they may be able to point you towards a trader who does.
    Downstairs is a little more on the garage sale side of things but theres a lot down there too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Thanks for the replies guys! :) I like a bit of pretty much every sort of genre to be honest, but, in terms of vinyl, I like to search for older stuff that is unavailable on cd or is only available on the crappy early "tinny" cd's or simply to replace old and worn out copies of stuff. I also like to buy some new stuff as well, so a bit of everything really! :pac: I have a couple of albums in my head that I would love to buy, but I've never even been able to find them online - never mind at a record fair... :( However, I'll keep looking and hopefully I'll track them down at some stage.... :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    BandMember wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies guys! :) I like a bit of pretty much every sort of genre to be honest, but, in terms of vinyl, I like to search for older stuff that is unavailable on cd or is only available on the crappy early "tinny" cd's or simply to replace old and worn out copies of stuff. I also like to buy some new stuff as well, so a bit of everything really! :pac: I have a couple of albums in my head that I would love to buy, but I've never even been able to find them online - never mind at a record fair... :( However, I'll keep looking and hopefully I'll track them down at some stage.... :D

    I agree with all the points above

    Rememeber there are traders downstairs too. If you are going early friday and its busy upstairs, head down. There will be traders with rare and deleted stuff down there as well as bargain bins as well as new re-releases of classics, new releases/limited stuff

    If its a colectable or espensive piece ask to examine it, dont buy it first go, go away/come back and then haggle! Of coursebtheres a risk you might lose it but small if its not too obvious.

    As previously mentioned take your time. Its 50 tables plus so allow time

    Try not to break your budget!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here is a list of the remaining fairs I know of for December

    Saturday 3rd December - Belfast - Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street - 10.30 - 3.30pm-ish (Belfast Record fairs)

    Sunday 4th December - Limeerick (City Centre) - Milk Market - 10am to 4pm-ish (Limerick's Record fairs) FREE ENTRY

    Saturday 10th\Sunday 11th December - Cork (City Centre) - Village Hall (Upstairs) Times TBC - daytime\early evening (Rebel County Records) - this is part of a Christmas Market

    Monday 12th\Tuesday 13th\Wednesday 14th - Dublin\Rathmines - Mart (Old Fire Station beside the clock tower) - Mon & Tues 11am to 7pm wed. 11am to 8pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record fairs) - this is part of a Christmas Market

    Saturday December 17th - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, 88 Thomas Street, D8 - 11am to 6pm - FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday December 18th - Dundalk, Co. Louth - Spirit Store, Georges Quay - 10.30am to 5pm-ish - FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs)

    As always, if you are travelling distance, please check with the organiser.

    Other than that, have a great Christmas and Happy 2017!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Thanks mate great work!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,079 ✭✭✭leakyboots


    Cheers for all the updates all year rct!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Happy New year Folks. Here are a few dates for January

    Saturday 14th January - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, 88 Thomas Street D8 (opposite Vicar St. Venue) - 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs) - this will be on second Saturday of the month - most months of 2017

    Sunday 22nd January - Waterford - Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, 2 Georges St. - 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday 28th January - Dublin - Sopot Restaurant, 20 Mountjoy Square E. D1 - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (My Vinyl Music) - *** New venue & organiser ***

    As always if you are travelling distance please check with the organiser. Any changes I know of will be posted here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Ooh nice one. The Mountjoy Square one looks interesting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Thanks for the update, hopefully the first of many this year! ;) I hope to get along to a lot more of these events these year and, fingers crossed, pick up a few bargains and/or albums on my wishlist in the process....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    Here are February dates - new town on the circuit - Mullingar

    Friday 3rd February - Swords, Co. Dublin - Lord Mayor's Pub, Main Street - part of Fuzzed Up - Evening (times unknown) - Dunno much about this sorry

    Saturday 11th February - Dublin - Thomas House Pub, Thomas Street D8 (Opposite Vicar St.) - 11am to 6pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday 12th February - Drogheda, Co. Louth - McPhails Pub & Venue, Laurence Street - 10.30 to 5.00pm FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs)

    Saturday 18th February - Mullingar, Co. Westmeath - Greville Arms Hotel (Ballroom) - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Dark Moon Records) ***NEW VENUE ***

    Saturday 25th February - Kilkenny City - Brewery Corner, Parliament Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Irish Record Fairs)

    Sunday 26th February - Cork City Village Hall, Patrick's Quay - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Rebel County Records)

    As always if you are travelling distance please check with the organiser. Any changes I know of will be posted here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Thomas House! :)
    Picked up a few bargains in Mountjoy Sq at the weekend.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    The Nal wrote: »
    Picked up a few bargains in Mountjoy Sq at the weekend.

    Care to share with the group? ;):D

    What was the set up like there anyway?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    BandMember wrote: »
    The Nal wrote: »
    Picked up a few bargains in Mountjoy Sq at the weekend.

    Care to share with the group? ;):D

    What was the set up like there anyway?
    Was ok yeah, not the biggest selection to be honest but a solid 30 mins of perusal time. A lot of Jap import stuff which is of interest to collectors I suppose, but not me really.

    Billie Holiday compilation, Aerosmith, The Shadows and Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins. Which is superb. All for 40 quid.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Any new dates scheduled or upcoming?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭realcooltrader


    BandMember wrote: »
    Any new dates scheduled or upcoming?

    Sorry bit of personal grief going on!

    OK, here are the remaining March dates - two new towns and venues this month

    Friday 10th March - Sunday 12th March - Dublin - Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar (opposite the Button Factory) Fri 3-8pm, Sat 10.30-7pm, Sun 10.30-6pm (Irish Record Fairs)

    Saturday 18th March - Omagh, Co. Tyrone - Struhle Arts Centre - 10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY (NI Record Fairs)

    Saturday 25th March - Naas, Co. Kildare - Lawlors Hotel, Poplar Square - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs) **new town & venue**

    Sunday 26th March - Navan, Co. Meath - Beggy's Bar, Bridge Street - 11am to 5pm FREE ENTRY (Real Cool Fairs) **new town & venue**

    You should note the April Thomas House is brought forward one week to Saturday April 1st (There is no March Thomas House)

    NI Record Fairs finally has a social media presence on most of the well known social networks easiest searched by 'omagh record fair' right now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Thanks for the update! Is the one in Filmbase on a similar level to the one held there before Christmas?


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