Farmers’ markets
Farm visits
Local food and farmers’ markets are now
Farm visits are an essential and highly
a regular fixture on the food calendar
enjoyable part of the Irish food
and offer the perfect chance to meet
experience. They also make a great
with producers from around the country.
treat for families. Tantalising tours and
Sample some jewels of the Atlantic
organic trails will whet the appetite at
Ocean and fine rural produce at these
these local farms:
farmers’ markets:
• The Organic Centre, Rossinver,
• Galway City Market
County Leitrim
A joyful way to spend a Saturday, this weekly market
Showcasing crops nurtured in tune with nature, plus
in the heart of Galway city will arrest your senses and
demonstrations including slow food days, tours and
inspire your culinary creativity.
short courses.
• Ennis Town Farmers’ Market, County Clare
• Tourism Tastes Trail, County Galway
Friday mornings, this market is a feast for the eyes as
A four-day tour with visits to artisan producers
well as the stomach!
around the dramatic County Galway landscape
and coastline.
• Donegal Town Market
One Saturday every month, the heart of Donegal
town lights up with the displays of fine, fresh and
locally produced food.
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