O'DRISCOLL'S FRESH FISH The first thing that always strikes…read moreme in the Mahon Point farmer's market, at least if I come to it via the shopping complex, is the queue at O'Driscoll's Fresh Fish (who today had four on duty, two filleting like mad). The Schull based outfit seem to thrive while nearby Ballycotton Seafood, offering the same fish at the same prices, seem to be much quieter. Location! Location! They sell the fish by the bag, fiver for a bag of whiting, a fiver also for a big bag of hake or haddock. Looks good value but I'd prefer price per kilo written up. Got some hake and John Dory. Next time though, I'll weigh up the queue, maybe head for the rivals. Time is precious.

(11/12/2017) Great fish merchant in the English Market, def a must visit. They're been around…read moreover 40 years, started by Kay O'Connell in 1962 and now run by her two sons. They're pretty patient, if a little brusque with the tourists, but it's part of the ambiance, I suppose, I mean, you're at the fish market. Besides a dizzying array of fresh fish, you can get specialty Irish items. We got two types of dried seaweed, carrageen moss and kelp, for soups. If you're nice, they might even spark a wry smile.

The best Seafood comes from Helvic,my family originated from here,Paddy,John and Michel Tobin,are…read moremy great uncles,RIP.I am the son of Peggy Boyd,Margaret Tobin's daughter.My favorite cousins Bill & Maggie Brown,live in that beautiful village.Cheers to Helvic Seafood.

KAY O'CONNELL'S FISH O'Connell's Fish stall is by far the…read morebiggest of the (too few) fish outlets in Cork's English Market, supplementing their extensive stock of fresh fish (usually brought up from Castletownbeare that morning) with quite a few fish products such as kippers and continental style fish soup. Service is efficient and friendly and the staff are always ready for a bit of banter. Got some salmon and sea-bass there today from the well iced counter. Fish is quite expensive in the market and I often wish for more competition.