The National Antiques Fair at the South Court Hotel in LImerick on November 9 and 10 justifiably claims to be Ireland’s biggest antiques, art and vintage fair by far. While other fairs have got smaller this one has got bigger and attracts customers from all over Ireland and beyond. The closure of so many antique shops accounts for this growth as numerous dealers now find it more economical to trade at fairs rather than maintain a presence on the street.
While this is a pity there is an upside. Hibernian Antique Fairs say this fair will be full to the rafters with antique shops and dealers and art dealers and galleries. Many of these are members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association who exhibit at the RDS fair every September. Another reason for Limerick’s success is that this is a fair that caters for all tastes and all pockets. Opening times are from 11 am to 6 pm on each day.
