Things to Do – Markets
Kinsale Farmers Market Pier Rd, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Clonakilty Farmers Market
Bantry Market Wolfe Tone Square, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 PC96
Pearse St, Scartagh, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Kinsale Farmers Market is a lively weekly market featuring up to 30 stalls showcasing a wide range of locally produced foods and artisan goods. Running every Wednesday year‑round from 09:30 to 14:30, it offers freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, stone‑baked pizzas, Irish and European cheeses, local honey, homemade ice cream, salads, juices and smoothies. Visitors can also browse handcrafted jewellery, soaps, lavender products, wool wraps and local prints, making it a vibrant stop for both food lovers and craft enthusiasts.
Clonakilty Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 9am to 2pm and offers a welcoming weekly showcase of fresh, local produce and artisan goods in the heart of Clonakilty. Visitors can browse hot food stalls, home‑baked treats, seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses, handmade crafts and more, all sold directly by growers, farmers and small‑scale producers. The market provides an authentic taste of West Cork’s vibrant food culture while supporting local makers and encouraging sustainable, community‑focused shopping.
Bantry Market is one of West Cork’s most vibrant and eclectic markets, held every Friday in the bustling heart of Bantry town. Visitors can browse an impressive variety of stalls offering local cheeses, organic fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, meats, baked goods, plants, crafts, antiques and bric‑a‑brac. The first Friday of each month is traditional fair day, bringing an extra lively atmosphere with small animals, poultry and even donkeys sometimes appearing for sale. This colourful, community‑centred market is a lively stop for food lovers, bargain hunters and families alike.
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Skibbereen Country Market The Fairfield, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Skibbereen Farmers’ Market The Fairfield, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Schull Farmers Market Pier Road, Schull, Co. Cork
Skibbereen Country Market takes place every Friday from 11:30am to 2pm at Abbeystrewery Hall and offers a welcoming selection of homemade goods from local producers. Visitors can enjoy freshly baked breads, cakes, scones and pastries, as well as jams, chutneys and other artisan foods prepared in the community. The market captures the charm of West Cork’s small‑scale food culture, providing high‑quality products in a friendly, relaxed setting, ideal for both locals and visitors looking to sample authentic homemade treats.
Skibbereen Farmers Market is a lively weekly market held every Saturday, offering a vibrant mix of local produce, artisan foods, crafts and unique handmade goods. Visitors can browse stalls selling fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked treats, preserves, plants, jewellery and much more, attracting both locals and tourists with its friendly atmosphere and diverse selection. Known as one of West Cork’s most colourful markets, it offers a relaxed, community‑focused shopping experience and is a great place to sample local flavours or pick up distinctive artisan items.
Schull Farmers Market, held every Sunday from March to September, is a vibrant community market showcasing the best of West Cork’s local produce, crafts and artisan goods. Set beside the Pier Road car park, it features freshly harvested fruit and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses, salamis, pates, breads, pizzas, jams, honey and more – all produced locally under traditional “kitchen‑table” regulations. Alongside the food stalls, visitors will find handcrafted jewellery, needlework, pottery, woodwork, stained glass and unique artisan gifts. Run directly by local producers, the market offers a warm, personal and authentic shopping experience.
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