Blackrock Market Cafe Nights

Burns Night – Thursday January 26th, from 7:30pm

Celebrating the life and work of Scottish Poet and Bard, Robbie Burns, the Cafe will be hosting a traditional Burns Supper on Thursday January 26th form 7:30pm to 10:30pm. The evening will feature a fantastic line-up of singers and musicians; with poetry, song, music and readings drawn from the work of Robbie Burns and from the wider Scottish tradition.

Admission is €20 per person, which will include a three-course meal and full evening’s entertainment. Main course will feature ceremonial haggis, neeps and tatties (plus some non-offal alternatives for the faint of stomach) and guests are invited to bring their own bottles; whether it be beer, wine or traditional Scotch whiskey, to toast the immortal memory of Robbie Burns and wash down a feast of traditional delicacies.

Booking is essential due to limited space, so please contact us as soon as possible to reserve a seat – Tel: 086 3151786, Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com

Céili Mór – Wednesday February 1st, from 8pm

For those with an interest in traditional music and dance, Traditional Arts Collective (TAC), with the support of the Clé Club, will be holding a giant Céilí on Wednesday February 1st in the Grand Social on Liffey St. Coinciding with the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, the Ceili is open to people at all dance levels and will include instruction on dance steps for absolute beginners. Admission will be €8 at the door, or tickets can be purchased in advance for €6 from www.ticketpro.ie

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Collectors Coin Sets

 

Irish BU / KMS Coin Sets

 

Lots to choose from !

2011 €15 Silver Proof Salmon Coin

This coin was launched on 10 October 2011.  It is the second in a three-year series which pays homage to the original 1928 Irish coin designs by Percy Metcalfe.  This modern interpretation of the original design is by Emmet Mullins.  The issue limit for this silver proof coin is only 12,000 pieces. The diameter of the coin is 38.61 mm and the coins each weigh 28.28 grammes. The alloy used in the production of this coin is .925 Sterling Silver.

2010 €15 Silver Proof Horse Coin

This coin was launched on 13 October 2010 and pays homage to the original 1928 Irish coin designs by Percy Metcalfe.  This modern interpretation of the original equestrian design is by renowned designer Emmet Mullins.  The issue limit for this item is 15,000 pieces.

2009 Ploughman Double Proof Set

These coins were launched on 6 May 2009 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the introduction into circulation of The Consolidated Irish Banknotes Series also known as the Ploughman Banknotes. This set has an issue limit of 5,000 pieces.

The designer of the coin, Emmet Mullins, has created a modern interpretation of the Ploughman Design from the original banknotes.

2009 €10 Ploughman Silver Proof Coin

This coin was launched on 6 May 2009 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the introduction into circulation of The Consolidated Irish Banknotes Series also known as the Ploughman Banknotes. This product has an issue limit of 10,000 pieces.

Highlights of a recently purchased collection include:

Ireland BU Pre-Decimal Sets

Ireland Uncirculated Set, 1966 (in original green folder)

50th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising

Ireland BU Decimal Sets

1969 Pre-Introduction set in Green Card folder

1970 Pre-Introduction set in Green Card folder
1971 Polished specimen set – sealed in plastic and in a green plastic wallet with an insert card inside the front cover

1978 Set in Black card folder – with silver Woodcock motif

1979 Set in Black card folder – with silver Woodcock motif

1982 Set in Black card folder – with silver Woodcock motif

1986 set in green and white card folder – with gold horse motif (very scarce, the key set in this series)
1996 set in green card folder in slipcase – with red deer photograph on folder and slipcase

1998 set in green card folder in slipcase – with red deer photograph on folder and slipcase

2000 set in black card folder in slipcase - with Broighter boat photograph on folder and slipcase

Ireland BU Euro Sets

Ireland BU Euro Sets

Ireland BU Set, 2002 (only 1 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2003 (5 available)

Ireland BU €5 coin in presentation pack (3 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2004 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2005 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2006 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2007 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2008 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2009 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2010 (5 available)

Ireland BU Set, 2011 (5 available)

Email your Wants List to

JJJOBrien@aol.com

or call in to the shop any weekend

11:30am to 5:30pm

Football Programmes the Collectors Shop

Huge new stock

Football (soccer) programmes

The Collectors’ Shop

Blackrock Market

Hundreds to choose from !

League of Ireland

Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, St Patricks Athletic

Priced from €2 each upwards

Also English teams, including :-

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle, QPR, Wolves

Priced from €2 each upwards

Also selection from lower leagues

Birmingham, Charlton, Leeds, Norwich, Southamption, West Ham

Priced from €2 each upwards

Highlights include:

Ireland v England, Stuggart, Euro Finals 1988

Ireland v Russia, Euro Finals 1988

Sir Matt Busby Testimonial

Bryan Robson Testimonial

Ireland v Liverpool

Shamrock Rovers Selection v Brazil

+ hundreds of Irish international match day programmes and tickets

Email your Wants List to

JJJOBrien@aol.com

or call in to the shop any weekend

11:30am to 5:30pm

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January offers

Blackrock market is back in full swing this weekend and wants to wish all its 2011 visitors a huge thank you for all their support and we hope to see you all again back in 2012. We are constantly adding to our market with new and exciting ventures and businesses and would like to invite you all down this weekend to see whats on offer.