The Best Markets to Visit in Ireland
![The English Market](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/19816389300_82fa58860a_k-1.webp)
From 18th-century covered markets fit for a queen to modern food co-ops dedicated to sustainable shopping, read on to discover the Irish markets you’ll want to get lost in.
1. Dublin Flea Market
Market, European
Don’t leave without a copy of the custom poster design for the latest Dublin Flea Market, created by a new artist each month.
HOURS: last Sunday of the month: 11am–5pm
2. The Milk Market
Farmers' Market, Market, Farm Shop, Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
![A store in the MIlk Market, Limerick](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/milk-market-limerick.webp)
Limerick’s Milk Market dates back as far as 1852, when attempts were first made to consolidate the city’s wide array of separate markets into one main area. Today, the Milk Market on Mungret Street is still thriving and home to artisan traders selling the best local seafood, dairy products, preserves and other foodstuffs, as well as stalls of gifts, clothing, crafts and bric-a-brac. Saturday is the flagship market day, but the market is also open on Fridays and Sundays. In the evenings, the Milk Market doubles as an entertainment venue and hosts live music and events.
Don’t leave without a home-baked bread from Country Choice.
HOURS: Fri: 10am–3pm, Sat: 8am–3pm, Sun: 11am–3pm
3. Galway Market
Market, European
![A stall at Galway Market](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2423227991_f590823fd6_b.webp)
Don’t leave without a BoyChik donut.
HOURS: Sat (all year round), Fri, Sun, bank holidays (July–August): 8am–6pm
4. St George’s Market
Market, British
![Fish at St Georges Market, Belfast](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1024px-st_georges_market_belfast_04_december_2009.webp)
Don’t leave without a bowl of seafood chowder from Chowder Up!
HOURS: Fri: 6am–3pm, Sat: 9am–3pm, Sun: 10am–4pm
5. Strandhill People’s Market
Market, Irish
Don’t leave without a jar of wild thyme honey from The Irish Tea Company.
HOURS: Sun: 11am–4pm