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Farmers & Country Markets

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 http://www.bordbia.ie

Cahirciveen Farmers Market

Where: Community Centre, Cahirciveen

When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (June –September)

More Info: 066 947 5479

Caherdaniel Farmers Market

Where: Village Hall, Caherdaniel

When: Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon (June- September and Christmas)

More Info: 066 9475479

Dingle Farmers Market

Where: By the fishing pier near the bus stop, Dingle Town (An Daingan)

When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More Info: 066 915 1474

Kenmare Farmers Market

Where: The Square, Kenmare

When: Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (during July-August)

More Info: 086 312 8262

Listowel Farmers Market

Where: The Square, Listowel

When: Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., May - September

More Info:  068 23034

Milltown Farmers Market

Where: Old Church (Saturdays) and Organic Centre (Tuesdays – Fridays),  Milltown

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Tuesdays – Fridays, 2 – 5 p.m.

More Info: 066 976 7869; web: www.milltownfarmersmarket.com

Sneem Farmers Market

Where: Community Centre, Sneem

When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (June – September and Christmas)

More Info: 066 947 5312

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 Kerry area:

Killarney Country Market

Where: Pariochial Hall, Killarney

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.

Killorglin Country Market

Where: GAA Hall, Killorglin

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.

Tralee Country Market

Where: Duchas House, Tralee

When: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.