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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 www.bordbia.ie

Ballinasloe Farmers Market

Where: Croffy’s Centre, Main St., Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

When: Fridays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 086 256 3167

Boyle Farmers Market

Where: King House grounds, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 071 966 3033

Foxford Farmers Market

Where: Foxford Woollen Mills, Foxford, Co.Mayo

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: 094 925 6756

Galway Market

Where: Beside St. Nicholas Church, Galway City

When: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sundays 2 – 6 p.m.

More Info: www.galwaymarket.net

Longford Farmers Market

Where: Temperance Hall, Longford Town

When: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.- 1  p.m.

More Info: 043 24862

Louisburgh Farmers Market

Where: Main St., Louisburgh, Co.Mayo

When: Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 098 66070

Mullingar Farmers Market

Where: Fairgreen, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

When: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

More Info: 087 664 7909

Westport Farmers Market

Where: The Mall, Westport, Co.Mayo

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More Info: 098 64014

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 West:

Achill Country Market

Where: Ted Lavelle’s, Achill Island, Co Mayo

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.

Ballina Country Market

Where: Teeling St., Ballina, Co. Mayo

When: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Castlebar Country Market

Where: Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

When: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Claremorris Country Market

Where: Town Hall, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.

Granard Country Market

Where: Town Hall, Granard, Co. Longford

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Mullingar Country Market

Where: Community Centre, Mullingar,  Co. Westmeath

When: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Portumna Country Market

Where: Town Hall, Portumna, Co. Galway

When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Westport Country Market

Where: Pete Callaghan Centre, James St. Car Park, Westport, Co. Mayo

When: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (all year)