Farmers Markets

Farmers markets in North West Ireland

Farmers Markets are usually held outdoors, 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

Donegal Town Farmers Market
Where: The Diamond, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
When: 3rd Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More Info: 087-973-0539

Ballybofey Farmers Market
Where: GAA Grounds, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
When: Fridays, noon – 4 p.m.
More Info: 086-817-8854

Letterkenny Farmers Market
Where: At the front of An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
When: last Friday of the month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
More Info: 086-812-4063

Origin Farmers Market
Where: Beepark Resource Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
When: Last Friday of each month
More Info: 071-985-6935

Origin Farmers Market
Where: IT Sports Field Car Park, Sligo
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
More Info: 087-235-1066

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 Northwest:

Buncrana Country Market
Where: Church St., Buncrana, Co. Donegal
When: second and fourth Saturdays, 2 – 3 p.m.

Cardonagh Country Market
Where: Colgan Hall, Cardonagh, Co. Donegal
When: first and third Fridays, 12:30 p.m.

Dunfanaghy Country Market
Where: Oznam Centre, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. (mid-April - October)

Killybegs Country Market
Where: Along the Pier, Killybegs, Co. Donegal
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Mohill Country Market
Where: O’Malley’s, Mohill, Co. Leitrim
When:  Fridays, 10 a.m.

Ramelton Country Market
Where: Town Hall, Ramelton, Co. Donegal
When: Fridays, 11 a.m.

Sligo Country Market
Where: Market Yard Square, Sligo, Co. Sligo
When: Fridays, 10 a.m.

Strandhill Country Market
Where: Dolly’s Cottage, Strandhill, Co. Sligo
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m, weekends in June and daily in July-August