Over 30 thousand attend opening weekend of Galway Christmas Market

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Over 30 thousand people passed through the Galway Christmas Market for its opening weekend.

That's according to the event organisers, who say it was a 'bumper' weekend for the annual market.

Now in its 10th year, the Galway Christmas Market runs until December 22nd and features over 50 market stalls as well as other popular attractions including the 'Big Wheel' and Aprés Ski Bar.

More at 10 as Producer Maria Moynihan Lee says this year's event has more on offer than ever before...