The festive season is here, and so is one of Kinsale’s favourite traditions — the Shop Local Christmas Competition! 🎁

This much-loved annual initiative is all about celebrating the season, supporting our local businesses, and rewarding those who choose to shop local. And this year, there are some exciting new changes to look forward to!

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🌟 Weekly Prizes Starting This Monday, November 10th

From Monday, November 10th to December 8th, anyone who spends €50 or more in participating Kinsale shops will be entered into a weekly draw to win an incredible prize —
 🍽️ A meal for two at one of Kinsale’s favourite restaurants: The Blue Haven, The White House, Jim Edwards, or Fishy Fishy.

🗓️ Weekly winners will be announced on: November 17th, November 24th, December 1st and December 8th.

🎄 The 12 Days of Christmas Prizes

Then from December 9th–20th, the excitement continues with The 12 Days of Christmas, where one lucky shopper will win a prize every single day!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:
 🏨 1 Night Stay for 2 & Meal at Trident Hotel
 🏨 1 Night Stay for 2 & Meal at Acton’s Hotel
 👜 Danny Albu Raphala Bag
 🖼️ Giles Norman Framed Print
 🎨 A Framed Painting of Kinsale from Cronin’s
 🧣 Weavers of Ireland Foxford Throw
 💳 €50 at Ruxx, Footloose & The Boathouse Gallery
 🎁 Naturally Balanced Gift Box & €50 at Enibas
 🕯️ Kinsale Gift Collection Set & €50 at Sister Vintage
 🎨 WACKI Framed Artwork
 🍺 €50 Tour & Taste at Blacks Brewery & €50 at Le Bistro
 🌿 Wizard & Grace Gift Set

🛍️ Participating Businesses

You can enter by spending €50 or more in any of these wonderful local shops:

The Boathouse Gallery · Boland’s Gift Shop · Blacks Brewing & Distilling · Coastal Concept · Croí Kinsale Jewellery · Cronins Gift Shop · Daisy Chain · Danny Albu · Enibas · Footloose · Giles Norman Gallery · Granny’s Bottom Drawer · Kinari Boutique · Kinsale Gift Collection · Kinsale Leather · Kinsale Mead · Koko’s Kinsale · Mad For Style · Moloney’s Pharmacy · Ms. Ellie’s Boutique · Mylie Murphy Shop · Naturally Balanced · Rain Natural Skincare · Ruxx · Sister Vintage · Studio 1 · Weavers of Ireland · Wild & Tame · Zirkulu

❤️ Shop Local, Share the Spirit

Kinsale’s independent shops, galleries and makers offer something truly special at Christmas — gifts with heart, crafted with care, and chosen with love.

So this festive season, shop local, support your community, and share the spirit of Christmas in Kinsale. You might just win something magical along the way!