Hungry for more? Clamp your maw round freshly cooked dishes as you mingle with fellow foodies and contemplate the scintilating stalls. And if you can’t decide what to buy, why not sample some bitesize tidbits until you find your tastebud nirvana?
The Temple Bar Food Market (Sat 10:00 - 16:30) is a great showcase for these successful markets. Surround yourself with the aromas of freshly brewed coffee, baked breads and healthy snacks and pick up some deliciously healthy produce to eat on the go or take back to base.
Beyond the city centre, Dun Laoghaire Peoples' Park Market, (Sun 11:00 - 16:00) is especially great for children who love the bustle, smells – and free samples of organic chocolates and cakes... well who wouldn't?
Once you've stocked up on all things sweet and savoury, why not explore some of the other markets catering for fashion, design, art, books, crafts and furniture? At the Designer Mart at Cow's Lane in Old City Temple Bar (Sat 10:00 - 17:00) you can buy fashion pieces from some of Ireland’s up-and-coming designers before they hit the big time. And the Temple Bar Book Market (Sat & Sun 11:00 - 18:00) is a must for anyone interested in literature. With such a variety, if you're looking for a unique Irish souvenir, these markets are a must on your sightseeing schedule.
The market revolution has arrived. So instead of pushing a trolley around a starkly lit supermarket, get yourself along to these open air events and rediscover the real delights of 21st Century shopping. Click here for more weekly markets that have sprung up all across the city and where you can enjoy a great day out.
