Roscrea 'Taste' finds a new home!

The hugely successful Christmas festival held in Roscrea for the past seven years has found a new home in the Black Mills beside the Round Tower.

Exhibitors will be able to showcase their products in the historical indoor setting on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th. Roscrea town is set to have a bumper two days of visitors and activities for all ages.

The committee known as 'Taste of Christmas' have been working on this exciting project for a number of months and are generous in their praise for the OPW officials. Cathaoirleach of the Roscrea/Templemore Municipal District and Chairperson of the festival Cllr Michael Smith spearheaded a proposal to seek permission to use the Black Mills for the upcoming event.  

“I firstly would like to acknowledge the help and support the OPW staff have given our committee to make this a reality,” Cllr Smith stated. “This new venture was fully embraced by the local authority who have co-operated with us as we try create a real spirit of Christmas in the town. We are very fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who give of their time, working diligently in one of the town's historical sites.”  

The committee have this year partnered with the Roscrea Lions Club to assist in their local Food Appeal. Cllr Smith stated: “It promises to be an eventful and entertaining few days with the Black Mills full to capacity with food and craft stalls. Some lovely gifts for Christmas and all proceeds from this year’s event will help out the fantastic work by Roscrea Lions Club.”

Among the attractions for the children are the popular Santa’s Train, Snow Globe, balloon modelling and face painting as Santa Claus waits to meet all the boys and girls.
The times of the 'Taste of Christmas' is 12pm to 6pm each day. Santa Claus will be waiting!