Co. Wicklow & The East –

Farmers & Country Markets

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are held 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

Athy Farmers Market

Where: Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare

When: Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More Info: www.kildare.ie/athyfarmersmarket

Bray Farmers Market

Where: Outside Bray Heritage Centre, Main St., Bray, Co. Wicklow

When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 087 957 3647

Brooklodge Organic Market

Where: Macreddin Village, near Aughrim, Co. Wicklow

When: first Sunday of the month, April - October

More Info: 0402-36444; web: www.brooklodge.com/events

Carlingford Farmers Market

Where: Carlingford Marina, Co. Louth

When: second Sunday of the month

More Info: web: www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie

Castlebellingham Farmers Market

Where: Bellingham Castle Hotel, Co. Louth

When: first Sunday of the month

More Info: 086 606 0277

Dundalk Farmers Market
Where: County Museum, Jocelyn St., Dundalk, Co. Louth
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Glendalough Farmers  Market

Where: Brockagh Resource Centre, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

When: second Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

More Info: 087 611 5016; web: www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie

Kells Farmers Market

Where: FDB Insurance Grounds, Kells, Co. Meath

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

More Info: 046 824 6025

Naas Farmers Market

Where: Storehouse Restaurant, Naas, Co. Kildare

When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

More Info: 087 608 0119

Whitewater Farmers Market

Where: Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

When: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More Info: 01 284 1197; web: www.irishvillagemarkets.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 Wicklow & East Coast area:

Arklow Country Market

Where: Masonic Hall, Ferrybank, Arklow Town, Co. Wicklow

When: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Blessington Country Market

Where: St. Joseph Hall, Blessington, Co. WIcklow

When: Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Enfield Country Market

Where: Enfield Community Hall, Enfield, Co. Meath

When: Fridays, 9:15 a.m.

Kells Country Market

Where: Parish Hall, Kells, Co. Meath

When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.

Oldcastle Country Market

Where: Masonic Hall, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

When: Fridays, 9:15 a.m.

Ravensdale Country Market

Where: Community Centre, Ravensdale, Co. Meath

When: Saturdays, 11 a.m.

North Wicklow Country Market
Where: Community Centre, Newcastle Village, Co. Wicklow
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays
More Info: Tel 087-646-5788