Shannon Region –

Farmers & Country Markets

The weekly Milk Market in Limerick City

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

Abbeyfeale Farmers Market

Where: Parish Hall, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

When: Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info: 087 686 6450

Cahir Farmers Market

Where: Beside the Craft Granary

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info: 086 648 2044

Carrick-on-Suir Farmers Market

Where: Heritage Centre, Main St., Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 086 822 6843

Clonmel Farmers Market

Where: Kickham St., beside Oakville Shopping Centre, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 086 293 7220

Ennis Farmers Market

Where: Car Park, Upr Main St., Ennis

When: Fridays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 644 0804

Killaloe Farmers Market

Where: Beside Canal, Killaloe, Co. Clare

When: Sundays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 086 885 7290

Kilmallock Farmers Market

Where: GAA Club, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

When: Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info:  063 91300

Kilrush Farmers Market

Where: The Square, Kilrush, Co. Clare

When: Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 227 2115

Limerick Milk Market

Where: Milk Market St., Limerick City

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

More Info: 088 809 8400

Nenagh Farmers Market

Where: Teach an Lean, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

When: first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info:  087 698 8401

Shannon Farmers Market

Where: Next to Skycourt Shopping area, Shannon Town

When: Fridays, 12:30 – 7 p.m.

More Info: 0872794265

Tullamore Country Fair

Where: Millennium Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More Info: 087 279 2615

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 Shannon Region area:

Cahir Country Market

Where: Community Centre, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Ennis Country Market

Where: Friary Hall/Car Park, Ennis, Co. Clare

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Fethard Country Market

Where: Town Hall, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 8 a.m.

Mountrath Country Market

Where: Macra na Feirme Hall, Mountrath, Co. Laois

When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.

Nenagh Country Market

Where: New Institute, Friary St., Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Roscrea Country Market

Where: Abbey Hall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 2 p.m.

Thurles Country Market

Where: Knox Hall, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.