Last weekend saw up to 20 exhibitors set up their stalls at the luxury Randles Hotel on the Muckross Road for the inaugural Christmas Fair.

Lyndsay Lawless from The Lawless Company showing off the range of products at the Randles Hotel Christmas Fair.

Jeff Gordon from The Bee Brothers exhibiting at the recent Randles Christmas Fair.

Benoit Lorge from Lorge Chocolatier exhibiting at the Randles Christmas Fair.

Alison Walsh - Alison Walsh Jewellery

Andrea Kissane - Muckross Gin

Caroline - Dingle Chocolate

Eamon O'Connor - Donnachadh O'Connor Woodcraft

Elizabeth O'Hanlon - ION Organics

Emma Carmody - Grounded Pottery

Klaus Woessner - Flourish Organics

Mary Murphy - Made Near Here

Norman McCloskey - Photography

Rebecca Daly Dingle Crystal - Andrea Haug Wild Kerry Candles

Sylvia Sylvia Carcagno - Petit Coeurs Kenmare

With stalls ranging from skin care to baubles, cosmetics to candles, jewellery to gin, the fair had it all.

Exhibitors filled every available space in the Fermoy Suite at the Muckross Road hotel, to set up a diverse array of products but most of all products that were locally produced and made. There was even mulled wine and mince pies setting the scene for all shoppers on arrival to ensure a truly cosy and festive atmosphere.

The fair itself, which took place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, was a hit, with queues forming even before the doors were opened and when they did the hotel was buzzing with activity.

There was a constant and steady flow of people coming to do their festive shopping. People came out in large numbers, looking for those unique and quirky gifts. It was amazing to see such wonderful support for local businesses and producers.

Tom Randles owner of Randles Hotel, hailed the weekend a great success.

"The fair allowed shoppers the opportunity to browse some wonderful stalls all under one roof in a warm and welcoming space. It had something for everyone, whether you were looking to kick start your Christmas shopping or finish it, if you are one of the ultra-organised!"

Tom wishes to thank all the small local independent businesses that supported their first time fair, many of whom are already planning to return for the Randles 2023 instalment.