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.

On a cloudless Sunday morning, I can think of nothing better than trotting up to this GIANT Flea…read moreMarket. There are more stalls than you can shake a stick at and if you have the time (and the patience) to rummage around, you could hop in a real gem. As they say one person's trash, is another person's treasure. The place is well ran, and car entry is only €2 with ample car space. I've picked up countless bargains here, spare tools, clothes, furnishings for house and general Nick Knacks. I do tend to steer away from the electronic items as most things could be damp from being outside. A word to the wise, empty your bladder BEFORE you go! The bathroom facilities are a joke and the smell of urine will probably burn your nasal hairs.

I really don't know how this has managed to go down hill so quickly?!…read more What was previously a packed and thriving market has become five stalls and only a hand full of customers! For such a central location you'd expect more. Today I felt very sorry for the raining stall holders as they stood about twiddling their thumbs. They really need to start promoting this market a little better in my opinion in order to bring back the custom.

It is great to see this area getting tided up and put to good use. It is also brill to have a…read morelittle market on each Thursday. You don't have to wait for the arrival of the continental market or struggle your ay around a very busy St George's market. Folkstown Market is smaller scale, but has everything you could want from a market. It has local farm produced burger stand, creperie, mourne seafood van, delicatessen a chocolates stand and many more. It's lovely to just have a dander around and decide what you might like to treat yourself to. Worth finding!

Good selection of food on the menu, and they do small plates. I'm not sure about the system of…read morereading the menu in the foyer and then ordering at the counter. I felt under pressure as there were people behind me and I was getting a bit panicky trying to remember what everyone wanted. I also find it easier to decide when there is a menu in front of me and you can ask the waiter/waitress about a dish or ingredients without holding people up. However the food was server quickly and the service staff were pleasant.

Something really bizarre happened me at Mckees Farm Shop today. First of all I have never been…read morebefore and was not expecting what I found. It's huge - a massive big cafe selling local and homemade food. A large shop with shelves upon shelves of local produce such as sweets, jams, cakes and even ice cream. I bought a tub of ice cream which is Yellow man flavored and about two seconds ago had a big scoop - oh my word it's good and made in Newtownards! Anyway, I went in to get a big dish of take away dinner for I am entertaining (Don't you know - said in a very posh voice!) tomorrow evening. my future mother in law recommended the place if you are having people round as they do a great variety of hot dishes like lasagna, curry, sweet and sour, stews for up to 20 people at decent prices. I went for chilli chicken for 6 - 6 very generous portions came to £20. While I was waiting I noticed a bit of an atmosphere in the place and i asked the guy who was serving me what was happening. He informed me that the boy band Mcfly had just landed in. I said 'what are they doing here?' to which he replied, obviously 'having something to eat.' Being a massive freak when it comes to celebs I had to have a nosy so I stuck my face up against every window in the place until I finally caught a glimpse of them (other people were staring at me as if I was deranged!) When I got home I Google imaged them to make sure it was definitely them - it was. I have to say I am massively impressed with McKees, not only is the food amazing, fresh and local but they sell a great mixture of kitchen goods as well as flowers and gifts AND they even attract celebrities! AWESOME.

The Howth Market is located in a seaside village and has a great variety of souvenirs as well as…read moretasty treats to satisfy any craving. Each vendor is responsible for their own items and you can usually talk to the artist or owner directly, which makes the buying experience even more personal. I loved the variety of items here and would love to spend more time when I am in the area again.

A very busy, but very nice little market. From great little shops to delicious coffee and treats,…read morethere's something for everyone. Since off the shops have a free very random things from other parts of Ireland (cliffs of moher postcards, etc.) but there's plenty of local good there. The location, near the railway station is quite nice, as well.

Compact market, quite small with a decent variety of stalls. Due to its size you can walk round…read moreInns Cross Market quickly. Offers vegetable, bread, bakery and various other food, craft and plant stalls. Also some hot food stands, including a pizza and a coffee van. Due to the recent Covid pandemic it's good to shop outside in open air and a market worker ensures you use hand sanitizer on entrance. I especially recommend you try fresh Armagh apple juice from Autumn Harvest, vegetables from Cherryvalley Farm and cakes from Crumbs Vegan Bakery stalls. Fresh produce from local farmers, bakers, cooks and makers - definitely worth supporting.

This little market is my local just 10mins by car from my house and I really look forward to it…read moreevery month. There's a wealth of seasonal and artisan produce available and all at very reasonable prices. This is definitely the way to shop! Cut out the middleman buy fresh from small producers and support local industry! What could be better? Even the rain and wind couldn't dampen spirits this morning and my haul from the market included fresh meat from McCarthy Meats (£20 for 6 sirloin, burgers, chicken fillets and speciality sausages) vegetables from Cherry Valley farm with the muck still on. Fabulous cheese from Mike's Fancy Cheeses, fresh juices from Mango Street and mouth watering tray bakes by Little Treats. I also had a delicious coffee from the Coffee Angels. There's loads more and lots to sample as you peruse the stalls including jams, chutneys and oils and a range of hot food to purchase from soups to hotdogs or fresh made pizza. Everyone is lovely and more than happy to chat about what they do. You can keep Tesco Sainsbury and Asda this is how to buy your basics and still have cash to spare. There's plenty of free parking nearby and trust me it's better for you to be outside in the fresh air rather than dragging yourself around a crowded supermarket. If you haven't been go! Take my word it's worth it

Hazeldene farm shop is a little bit off the beaten track located in Ballynahinch but is well worth…read morea detour. It represents all that is great about Northern Irish farming. The shop sells fresh eggs, fresh vegetables and meat that has been reared at Hazeldene farm itself. The unique thing about biting into a thick slab of steak from hazeldene is that you can trace your meal back to the ground it was reared on. Hazeldene farm shop also offers original carpentry from the owner of the farm. Such items as dog kennels and bird tables are on sale and each item is a one of a kind. This is a quaint local shop with a homely feel that offers farm fresh flavours in it's products.

WOW! This place will blow your cotton pickin' socks off!…read moreIts fantastic! I know it says farm fresh, but hey it really is far more than just a farmers market. Fresh fresh fresh! A superb selection of fresh fruit and veg, not to mention a mouth watering assortment of frozen food too, the likes of diced onion, carrots and peas etc etc. You can buy all your groceries here just about, apart from big cuts of beef, but they do a fantastic selection of pies, tarts, cakes, pre packed ready cooked veg and much more. Really worth a trip to get lovely eggs and flowers too. Plenty of free parking at the front of the premises and easy to find on main road between Armagh and Portadown. First class

this place is far too expensive and the goods aren,t great. you get a far better deal at centra or…read moretesco. with any luck the big shops will close them down.

I don't usually do markets when I'm on holiday but tagged along with my family and I enjoyed it,…read morehaving a browse at all the stalls and treated myself to a few momento's and this market has everything from food to clothes to jewellery to toys to vinyls and posters, it would difficult not to find something you wouldn't love.

This market is well know for sundar gardening so I went on Sunday morning. Try cute and unique,…read morefilled with art works foods and drinks. Plenty of options for foods. Traditional (mostly) or international & lots of local coffee shop. Some stalls can have a long line since it makes to order and that can take up to 30mins for more. Most folks are just chills and seat back and relax with their families or friends. For me, it's a small market but great vibe and definitely go there on Sunday to see the true local social life.

This is a good size market that is on about once a month or sometimes more if there is an event on…read more It is located up at Farmleigh house and there is loads of parking. It has moved location from the courtyard and stables to a lot up the back of the estate and although its larger now it's lost a little of its charm. I can't quite put my finger on it but this market just doesn't have me running back. It has everything a market needs but maybe just doesn't have the atmosphere. There are all the usual suspects - fruit and veg, crepes, hot dogs, coffee..... It does have a lovely guy who makes jam from the "Malone farm" it's really good and another man from Northern Ireland who makes chutney and curd which are also great.

Keep an eye on the Farmleigh website to see when this market is on, it's usually one Sunday a…read moremonth. It's such a pretty location and usually a great selection of options. Lovely home grown produce from around the country. Nice for a Sunday stroll too.