Old models make new play in Dun Laoghaire

THE next Dublin toy and train fair is scheduled to take place in the Victor Hotel, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, on Sunday…

THE next Dublin toy and train fair is scheduled to take place in the Victor Hotel, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, on Sunday, September 15th, starting at 11 a.m.

There will be more than 65 stands, spread between two rooms, filled with collectable toys of all kinds diecast models by Corgi and Dinky Meccano and Marklin construction sets lead soldiers by Britains and Crescent as well as trains by such leading names as Hornby, Triang, Trix and Wrenn.

In addition, there will be antique dolls, comics and annuals from the 1940s to the 1960s, teddy bears and even McDonald's toys. Dealers from this country will be present, as well as visitors from Northern Ireland, Britain and France.