Blackrock Market

Blackrock Market Cafe Nights

blackrockmarket — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:26:50 +0000

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

check out the official website www.blackrockmarket.com

Collectors Coin Sets

blackrockmarket — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:56:22 +0000

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 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

blackrockmarket — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:49:27 +0000

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

Check out our website www.blackrockmakret.com

January offers

blackrockmarket — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:14:28 +0000

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.

The Cozy Zone

blackrockmarket — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:58:52 +0000

2011 is now coming to an end and we are entering 2012 the universal year 5. The vibration of 5 can carry unexpected changes for us as people and for the whole of mankind change and surprises for us all especially those who have the life path 5.

Drop in to the Cosy Zone for more info on the vibration of 5 and what 2012 may have in store for you love n light Gemma x x

Blackrock Market Cafe 28th October 7.30pm

blackrockmarket — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:47:19 +0000

Aoine 28ú Deireadh Fómhair / Friday 28th October, 7:30pm

le file Gabriel Rosenstock & cláirseoir Laoise Kelly

ag Cafe an Mhargadh / Blackrock Market Cafe

Cead isteach €15, béile 2 chúrsa agus siamsaíocht san áireamh. Is gá áit a chuir in áirithe roimhré.

086 3151786 nó blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com dó áirithint no tuilleadh eolais

Limited places still available – Call: 086 3151786 or Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com for reservations or enquiries.

Blackrock Market this Weekend

blackrockmarket — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:09:08 +0000

Blackrock market is always being added to. We have day traders complementing the more permanent stallholders. If you wish to take a stall at Blackrock market simply e-mail colin@blackrockmarket.com or drop in to the office for more information.

This weekend we have fantastic Gourmet Chocolate at the Italian Stall, as always we have the fantastic gluten free specialists serving up up some cakes and cupcakes, we have Derek Lyons Original Irish art and Custom framing service, Dolls house corner, Aqua Beads, Oooh Shinies, Organic Veg, antiques second hand clothes, collectibles and alot more.

We are still offering to pay for your dart or bus fare or parking charge so just drop in this weekend.

Browsers welcome! Free face painting for the kids. We have special events every few weeks so check us out on facebook too! Always something going on in Blackrock Market.

‘Ar an gCarraig’

blackrockmarket — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:04:44 +0000

‘Ar an gCarraig’

The first of our new series of Irish-language nights will kick off this Friday September 30th, 7:30pm at the Market Cafe, Blackrock Market, 19a Main St. Blackrock.

Supported by Poetry Ireland, each evening will feature performances by a poet and accompanying musician.
Special guests this week are poet, Liam Ó Muirthile and piper Peter Browne.

Admission is €15, including evening meal and entertainment – Irish speakers, beginners and improvers all most welcome.
Booking is essential, as there is limited seating available. Call 086 3151786 or Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com.

Please see attached poster for info on future dates,
Best wishes,

William, Eva and Des

Saturday 1st October Country and Western music

blackrockmarket — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:56:46 +0000

Saturday Oct 1 Former Nashville Singer Mary K Anderson and Her musical Pardner Scottie Williams will be roaming the market bringing you classic country western Music.Patsy Cline Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams George Jones and More.

So Stick on your spurs, Hitch Up your Britches and Saddle up your pony and come to the Blackrock Market. Saturday Oct 1st from 2pm-5pm for Classic Country.

hope to see you all there

Cakes that are Gluten free and Very Yummy!!!

blackrockmarket — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:16:04 +0000

Finding it hard to find gluten free cakes and treats that actually taste fantastic??? Well Scrummy mummy in Blackrock market have been treating their customers to some fantastic cakes, jams, chutneys, sweets and treats for a good while now but they never cease to amaze. Just when you think they cant possibly have anything more amazing then their chocolate brownies aka “squares of heaven” they produce their chocolate rum truffles!!! And to top it off most of their cakes are Gluten free!!

Each week they temp us all with something new. Last week they introduced us to mini carrott mini chocolate, mini cherry and almond and mini lemon drizzle cakes.

Check out the gallery on their website to see some of the birthday cakes they have done before. And order one for someone special.

Scrummy mummy also do a fantastic range of Jams, and they have samples of these at their stand so you can try them all before making the very difficult decision of which is your favorite!

The cakes and sets of cupcakes come gift boxed so are ideal if you are invited to a friends and dont know what to bring. Feel free to drop down this weekend and try out some jams and treat yourself to something fantastic!