I LOVE Farmers Markets like totally love them! And this one does not diappoint, its definitly one…read morethat does more food than crafts but there are stalls that sell things like artwork, bicycles and strange furniture made out of curved wood. Other than that you can get fresh bread,fruit and veg, lots of yummy cakes and there are even gluten free cakes which is so good when I am visiting coeliac friends, you can get them something different to the normal boring fare they are offered in supermarkets. The last good thing about this market is its beautiful surroundings of the craft centre courtyard in Marlay park, all around the stalls are the lovely stone walls of the local craft shops, so quaint!

The setting of Marlay Park is just so gorgeous to begin with and is enough to draw anyone to it,…read morebut if you're bored on a Saturday I definitely suggest checking out the farmers market before grabbing a spot on the grass. They've got local food merchants selling all kinds of things from crepes to jams, etc. Everything smells so good it's so hard to know where to begin. They've also got some crafty sort of stalls, which are great for a unique gift for a friend's birthday. I have to admit that my favourite stall is the used book one. I got a JD Salinger book there for a euro!! I can't pass a book store without lusting after half the books in the shop, but when they come with such a great price tag I really can't help myself. I'm just upset that I need bus fare home otherwise I would have bought more!

I cannot recommend this highly enough. The beauty of this spot is that it's one of those gems that…read moreis still somewhat under the radar. There's a wonderful small farmers market on site but the restaurant is warm and cosy from the outset. I've been a number of times and it's really hard to go wrong with their wonderful menu. Pulled pork option is delicious. I've had breakfast here previously and produce is all fresh. It's quite the experience to afterwards take a walk around the farm.

Traditionally we take clients out on a Thursday night, which means that Friday morning can be a bit…read morerough round these here parts. So, as a reward for actually dragging our sorry asses out of bed and into the office, we regularly make our way down to the Sandyford farmers market for some food. They have just about anything you can imagine from horse on a stick (seriously, don't knock it till you've tried it) to Thai food and fish & chips - all of it very very good. Most dishes cost around the 8Euro mark but you can find wee crackers like the 8 chicken wings for 4 euro from the BBQ chicken stall. The market only takes place on a Friday - which is probably just as well for my rapidly expanding waist-line.

This market is a great treat for people who work in Sandyford Industrial Estate! Each and every…read moreFriday, hail or shine this market is open for business with plenty of food options to suit one and all! Most importantly its a great reminder that the working week is over! :)

I vacation in Ireland every summer, staying in the next village over from Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove…read more(where Joyce Tower of Ulysses fame is located), and at least one visit to this Sunday market is always a must. A lovely setting, in The People's Park, near the waterfront of Dun Laoghaire. I do have to say, I think it was better years ago when there were more produce vendors and it was more of a farmers market. Now it is 90% prepared food stalls, a few artists, and only a couple of produce vendors. But the food is good and varied, with many ethnic goodies to try. There is an excellent cheese vendor (Irish cheeses are amazing!), a wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, and you are pretty close to the famous Teddy's of Dun Laoghaire ice cream shop to get your "99" fix. AH, MEMORIES: I remember one farmer was selling wine he made from his own grapes. Yes, Irish wine!!! Admittedly, the Sauvignon Blanc tasted like grape juice, but I still have the empty bottle with a lovely hand-colored label. My Mom had her first ever raw oyster (from Galway) here. I almost had to force it down her throat, but she loved it. The vendor no longer comes here, but every year when I visit her in Ireland we have to go out for some great Irish oysters. But she still eats only one!

I can't explain how much I love food markets, and this is one of the best ones!…read more On a busy day this reminds me of Camden Market in London, great vibes and even better food. There's always a great mix of people around the place, a really relaxed atmosphere and, the cherry on top for me, it's right beside the sea! The food selection here is great, you can find anything from Indian to Japanese and everything in between! The last time I was here I got an Italian-style Gourmet Sausage and a freshly made doughnut, both of which were absolutely delicious. We did have to queue for quite a while but it's so pleasant out here that nobody seems to mind. I could talk about this place all day but I'll only make myself hungry. Seriously, get yourself out there end eat yourself silly!!

This place is everything a market should be! An impressive selection of fresh and organic produce,…read moretons of fruit and veg, even some more obscure things. There is a big selection of potted flowers, herbs and other plants. Italian pesto and other sauces, fresh fish and pork. Coffee and juice, crepes, organic cleaning products etc. The highlight here for me is the pastry and the pies! The pie man has a booth here and they truly are the best pies I've ever had, nice selection of chicken, beef, veg, so much flavor. Big pie that is enough to fill you up, just 5€ (heated up for 6€) The pastry is also fab, lots of tarts, Danish, croissants, cookies, brownies, bread and more. All of which are delicious. Big enclosed venue (next to Teeling), so it's weather proof, and you can even bring your dog inside! Lots of friendly vendors and delicious food and drink. So lucky to have this place so close to home, it's now our Saturday tradition to get coffee and pastry, and pies to take home. There's a seating area if you want to eat in, too. Definitely worth stopping by, it's quite a market!

Love this market. They've tons of fresh produce on their stalls, including fruit, veg, cheese,…read moremeats, baked goods, and seeds. Bring cash though because it is a market after all!

So this is where I'm going to be every Thursday between now and the end of time... Overall head…read morehoncho Des showed us around the market and told us about their set up and expansion. We tasted the thai (so yummy), the gourmet grilled cheese (OMG!), fish and chips (amazing), the indian (now I might die if I keep eating, but I'm still eating) and amazing fresh pasta (stop eating, put it away for later or you might actually die). We finished off with a cookie from the Dublin Cookie Co, which I was absolutely going to save for later, until I ate it straight away.... salted caramel and pecan mmmm mmmm There are so many other amazing stalls here, like slow cooked beef and lamb, tapas, pulled pork, steak and burgers. So that's Thursdays lunch sorted for forever!

This community of market stalls travel all around the place. I know these guys for being situated…read moreon the Grand Canal just coming out of Ballsbridge (straight down the road from Charlemont Luas stop). My review therefore, is based on this location, though the vendors are more or less the same everywhere. Last year it was every Thursday, this year I have been on Fridays. On a bright day, there is no place better to grab your lunch. The perfect setting that is the canal allows you to soak up the weather and some of the most picturesque surroundings Dublin has to offer. As far as the food goes, this is probably the most comprehensive I've seen. Unlike the Dun Laoighre market which is quite limited in choice, this one offers everything including hog roasts, fish and chips, kebabs, paella, burgers, curries, noodles, cakes, ice-cream; the list goes on, but basically, no matter what you're into, or what particular craving is niggling at you that day, this place will cater for it. The only issue is deciding. I have no complaints about this market whatsoever; prices start at about seven euro. The only suggestion I would make is to get down at twelve or so to beat the lunchtime business rush. And if you can't make it to Grand Canal, fear not as these guys are all over the place.

I picked up the best meat pie I've ever tasted here at the Kilkenny Farmers Market from someone…read morecalled The Pieman. We were on our way to tour the castle and decided to pick up something for lunch later. He had a variety of hand pies and it was hard to make a choice. I settled on a meat and veggie pie since he assured me there was no cheese in it. My husband bought something with ham and cheese. The pies were wrapped well for us and was still warm when we ate them for our lunch a couple hours later. They were so good I wish I had bought more. If you're in Kilkenny on a Thurs when the Farmers Market is open next to the castle and The Pieman is there, don't hesitate to buy his pies. You will love them.

What an AMAZING STORE/cafe!!! Very nice offering of a little bit of everything. An extensive salad…read morebar as well as fresh cooked meat, items and sandwich items offering very nicely priced food to eat there or to take home. 995 for any of the large sandwiches in the case, along with a drink and a bag of crisps Hot prepared meals we chose the chicken curry, which was wonderfully spiced and plenty for two ! A great value for wonderful food ! Sorry, no food pictures of the actual grocery store, but it is extensive and should be able to find anything. You need there from fresh meat, paper supplies, packaged food items, and beer wine in the back corner.

Oh this fruit and veg shop is great! Very good selection of seasonal fare, very reasonable prices…read moreand the music that's being played in there is decent. I know that's not normally something that influences your choice of greengrocer but hey, I overheard a discussion about Steve Reich between the owner and one client one day so that's pretty cool. You can also get all sorts of nuts and seeds and a few pre-packed things like asparagus and herbs. Five fat fumbs up!

Came here hopping to get some ingredients with a mate, and didn't find all we needed…read more Not a larger selection as promised, but overall a great place to buy some good food. All the vendors are super friendly and love to make conversation! Great way to spend a morning! The ambiance is very quaint and friendly! Overall a great atmosphere and way to buy. Will come here for certain vegetables and lunch when I'm in the city

Thank you for the recommendation, Fodor's! (yes, I bought their travel guide like a true tourist.)…read more My friends and I wanted to try some Ireland oysters because we heard they were supposedly super fresh. We were running out of time on our hunt to find them when I realized, 'I've got my trusty guidebook!!' And that's how we ended up here. It was 12 Euros for 6 oysters and a glass of wine. Since there were four of us, the lady was nice enough to give us 4 cups of wine (yes, plastic cups - it's a farmer's market, what do you expect!) They even threw in an extra oyster! SO FRESH! SO BIG! (cue that's-what-she-said joke). Compared to NYC oysters, these babies looked like they were on steroids! They also have this dipping sauce (had onions and was really vinegar-y, but good. But if you don't like the sour, you should just take the oyster straight.) Didn't eat anything else from other stands because we just had lunch. However, I believe they had shish kebabs, crepes, and bread. Oh and FYI - Sheridans Cheesemongers was there (saw this place on Anthony Bourdain when he went to Dublin so thought this might be worth mentioning). Definitely check out this farmer's market!

The Peoples Park is a nice clean park. Great for a lazy summers day, especially with Teddy's famous…read moreice cream and the sea side just out the back. It gets busy on Sundays for the Farmers Market(11-4) which has a great and varied selection of food from all over. Can be a bit twee, but that goes with the territory at these things. It's not just restricted to food though, there are some cracking bookstalls and a few craft ones too. This is where I discovered Paulo Coelho, I'm in debt. Now, to business. Traditionally there are three days a year in which Dun Laoghaire stops hovering on the verge of crap and makes the great leap forward into being the greatest place in the world. The Festival of World Cultures, although it's just two days this year(29/30th Aug), is the best weekend in Dublin. Sun, sea, hippies, pints and banging samba drums all for free(except pints of course, but where there's a will...). It's pure awesome, and the Park is one of the festivals main hubs. Love it.

The People's Park in Dun Laoghaire is a charming little patch of greenery overlooking the…read morecoastline. It's the perfect place for lazing about on a sunny day. It boasts some cute little tearooms and one of the few Sunday farmers markets on the southside (though I'm open to correction on this one). There's a mellow buzz in the air during the market and even if you're not hungry, you're sure to snack on some of the fudge, falafel or fruit that the traders have to offer before leaving. Tends to be happy families in here on a sunny Sunday and there is often some impromptu entertainment in the offing too. It's picturesque and nautically themed with a boat overflowing with flowers at the entrance.