Cork –

Farmers & Country Markets

The famous indoor Cork City English Market

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are usually held outdoors, primarily during the growing season (March – October), to guarantee the freshest of produce. Some markets in urban areas are year-round. Check before you go out of your way to visit. For more information, go to www.bordbia.ie

Ballydehob Farmers Market

Where: Community Hall, Ballydehob

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – noon

More Info: 087 227 2115

Bantry Market

Where: Main Square, Bantry

When: Fridays, 11 a.m

Blackwater Valley Farmers Market

Where: Nano Nagle Centre, Mallow

When: every second Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info: 022 25250

Cobh Market

Where: Sea Front, Cobh

When: Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Clonakilty Farmers Market

Where: MacCurtain Hall, Clonakilty

When: Thursdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 023 49749

Cork English Market

Where: Patrick St., entrances off Princes St. & Grand Parade, Cork City

When: Mondays – through Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (year-round)

More Info: 086 240 0153; www.cork-guide.ie/cork_city/english-market.html

Cornmarket Street Market

Where: Cornmarket St., Cork City

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (year-round)

More Info: 021 733 0178

Midleton Farmers Market

Where: Hospital Rd., Midleton

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info: 021 464 6785; www.midletonfarmersmarket.com

Schull Farmers Market

Where: Car Park near the Pier, Schull

When: Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 028 27824

Skibbereen Farmers Market

Where: Old Market Square, Skibbereen

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: www.westcorkweb.ie/market/index.html

Country Markets

Country Markets are a little different from Farmers Markets in that they are usually held indoors. Country Markets also do not sell meat, cheese, etc., but all items must be fresh and produced locally.  For more information on Country Markets in Ireland, call 01 668 4784. Here is a sampling in the Cork area:

Bandon Country Market

Where: Weir St., Bandon

When: Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Ballincollig Country Market

Where: Community Centre, Ballincollig

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.

Carrigaline Country Market

Where: GAA Hall, Carrigaline

When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.

Fermoy Country Market

Where: Youth Centre, Fermoy

When: Fridays, 2:15 p.m.

Macroom Country Market

Where: ICA Hall, Macroom

When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Mallow Country Market

Where: St. James Hall, Mallow

When: Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Midleton Country Market

Where: Old School, Church Lane, Midelton

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.

Riverstown Country Market

Where: Glanmire GAA Hall, Riverstown

When: Fridays, 9 a.m.