What to do and see in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Ancient East: The Best Flea & Street Markets

December 16, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland including Coal Quay Market, Lismore Farmers & Craft Market, Fethard On Sea Country Market, The Milk Market, The English Market, Adare Craft Market, Mother Jones Flea Market, Bantry Market, Schull Country Market, Market Quarter.
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1. Coal Quay Market

3 Cornmarket Street, Cork Ireland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Coal Quay Market

2. Lismore Farmers & Craft Market

Lismore Castle Castle Avenue, Lismore Ireland +353 58 00000 https://lismoremarket.business.site/
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Lismore Farmers & Craft Market

Closed for the season of 2019. Will reopen March 2020 The market is situated on Castle Avenue which leads up to Lismore Castle. It is held every Sunday and has a large range stalls! You can find everything from fresh fruit and veg to handmade bears and jewelry! If you have the chance to visit Lismore there are many activities here. Along the avenue you can explore the grounds of Lismore Castle which last year installed two sections of the historic Berlin Wall. Visit Lismore Heritage Centre to learn about the local history. There is a large children's play area for the kids, public toilets and free parking just by the Castle Avenue.

3. Fethard On Sea Country Market

St Mary's Community Hall, Fethard On Sea Ireland +353 87 962 1185 https://www.facebook.com/FethardOnSeaCountryMarket/
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Fethard On Sea Country Market

Local Country Market selling crafts eg jewellery, crochet, sewing, pictures, cards, repurposed items, wood turning as well as baking, vegetables & fruit, plants. Local products buy local people. Ethos is that items cannot be bought in & resold. Community market

4. The Milk Market

The Milk Market Market House, Mungret Street Limerick City Center, Limerick Ireland +353 61 214 782 http://www.milkmarketlimerick.ie
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

The Milk Market

An outdoor flea market selling everything from produce to secondhand jewelry.

Reviewed By Paulo5678 - Limerick, Ireland

A visit to the Saturday Market located in the Milk Market should be on your agenda if you are visiting Limerick. Given the current circumstances the number of stall holders is slightly reduced but the quality of the food and other produce on offer is second to none. The market is open from about 8am - 2pm. Bring a big bag - you will need it!

5. The English Market

41 Princes Street, Cork T12 RW26 Ireland +353 21 492 4258 http://www.englishmarket.ie/
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4.5 based on 3,016 reviews

The English Market

Reviewed By 602ruairim - Cork, Ireland

The Old English Market is well worth a visit with a huge variety of stalls / stores from the good auld Irish Breakie to the more discerning flavors, for coffee lovers and foodies alike and for the ever changing tastes of Cork. Take a wander down the many isles of this fascinating indoor market or have a cuppa and watch the world go by. Come along you wont be disappointed

6. Adare Craft Market

Village Hall, Adare Ireland
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Adare Craft Market

Adare Craft Market runs every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. We have a great collection of local handcrafted goods for all occasions.

7. Mother Jones Flea Market

Corner of MacCurtain Street and York Street, Cork Ireland +353 85 175 1554 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mother-Jones-Flea-Market/
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Mother Jones Flea Market

Mother Jones Flea Market is a new market in the heart of Cork City Centre. Based in unique Thompson House on York Street, just off McCurtain St the market will provide vintage clothing, furniture, books, jewels, records, fabulous funky household items and creative local crafts. Market includes local food from the cafe. Music, Entertainment and Love.

Reviewed By salvagemcork - Cork, Ireland

Absolutely love this market. I've come to know most of the stall holders quite well. The market is indoors (thankfully) and although is quite compact, you'll definitely spend a lot longer in there than you think! A sort of retro Tardis, the weird, wonderful and collectible seem to spill out from every nook and cranny, shelf and table. There are some lovely bric a brac stalls, a deeply interesting 'vinyl asylum' (their name not mine :-) ) which has unbelievably diverse LP's and 45's, a few vintage clothing stores, a lovely antiques stall where actual restoration and french polishing takes place on the weekends. Lots of little jewellery cabinets dotted about the ground floor, with costume pieces and fine jewellery pieces on offer. Prices differ across the market. But nothing is the same. True, you might find a similar item at a similar stall, but prices do reflect the condition. Don't expect to see a table with three legs with the same price as one with four! Haggle!!! Definitely haggle. It's cool to see how each stall differs, and you'll have fun in the process. The market has a really nice café, with ground coffees, speciality teas and a really tasty apple pie. Really not bad for €5.50 (coffee and tart) bearing in mind this is the city centre. Added bonus of fresh whipped cream sealed the deal for me. What did I buy? I bought a few old tools, wooden rasps and files, along with some old wooden drills. I picked up a set of vintage beehive door handles (brass) and I picked up a lovely vintage Japanese plate (which on inspection dated to 1912). I spent €25.50. Nothing wrong with that. Parking could be a bit of an issue as the market is located at the bottom of a hill. From what I've seen people tend to walk there as it's no more than a 10 minute walk if you're close to the centre of Cork city. Pop by for a browse, you certainly won't be disappointed.

8. Bantry Market

The Square, Bantry Ireland +353 86 794 4419 http://www.westcorkmarkets.com/markets.html
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Bantry Market

Reviewed By P7238MFlindas - London, United Kingdom

Bantry Market Day on Fridays is, weather permitting, an absolute treat. You have to be prepared for whatever the sky throws down, not to mention the whims of the winds. What IS guaranteed are a number of excellent food stalls: high-quality baked goods and local cheeses, plus a good choice of organic produce. Little Red organic skin care is my particular favourite, worth searching out, not always there. It's a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, no hard sell, just an honest country market. Delightful.

9. Schull Country Market

Pier Road, Carpark Schull, Co Cork, Schull Ireland +353 83 440 4199 [email protected] http://www.schullmarket.com
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Schull Country Market

Local food and craft market, held every Sunday from Easter to the end of September. Fabulous selection of local artisan produce and crafts, great atmosphere a lovely friendly market. Music most weekends. Join us this Sunday, for a special one off St Patrick's Day Market, followed by the local Parade at 2.30pm.

10. Market Quarter

Denmark Street, Limerick Ireland +353 61 481 638 [email protected] http://themarketquarter.ie/
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Market Quarter

The Market Quarter is Limerick’s premium entertainment area. Synonymous with Limerick nightlife, incorporating pubs, restaurants, night clubs and venues. The area is a Purple Flag Zone, recognised for excellence in managing the night-tome economy.

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