The SouthEast –

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 www.bordbia.ie

Carlow Farmers Market

Where: Potato Market, Carlow Town

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 059 913 3457

Dungarvan Farmers Market

Where: The Square, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

When: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 086 394 0564

Gowran Farmers Market

Where: Gowran Community Hall, Gowran Park, Co. Kilkenny

When: third Sundays of the month, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.

More Info: 086 895 8538

Kilkenny Farmers Market

Where: The Hub, Dublin Rd., Kilkenny City

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More Info: 056 772 8446; web: www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie

New Ross Farmers Market

Where: The Quay, New Ross, Co. Wexford

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 411 4481

Waterford Farmers Market

Where: Jenkins Lane., Waterford City

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More Info: 087 939 8813

Wexford Farmers Market

Where: Key West, Wexford Town

When: Fridays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 411 4481

Wexford Farmers Market Community Partnership

Where: Abbey Square Car Park, Wexford Town

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 411 4481

Wexford Farmers Market – Dunbrody

Where: Dunbrody Abbey Centre, Dunbrody, Co. Wexford

When: July-August, Sundays, noon – 3:30 p.m.

More Info: 051 388933; web: www.cookingireland.com

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 Southeast area:

Askea County Market

Where: Askea Community Centre, Askea, Co. Carlow

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.

Bagenalstown Country Market

Where: Church Rd., Corn Centre, , Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Castlecomer Country Market

Where: Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.

Dungarvan Country Market

Where: Causeway Tennis Club

When:  Fridays, 10 a.m.

Enniscorthy Country Market

Where: IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

When: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Fethard Country Market

Where: St. Mary's Hall, Fethard, Co. Wexford

When: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. (from Easter onwards)

Kilkenny Country Market

Where: Market Yard, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Tramore Country Market

Where: Church Hall, Church St., Tramore, Co. Waterford

When: second Sunday of each month at 2:30p.m.

Waterford Country Market

Where: St. Olaf’s Hall, Waterford City, Co. Waterford

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Wexford Country Market

Where: Bull Ring,Wexford Town, Co. Wexford

When: Fridays & Saturdays at 9 a.m.