I vacation in Ireland every summer, staying in the next village over from Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove (where Joyce Tower of Ulysses fame is located), and at least one visit to this Sunday market is always a must. A lovely setting, in The People's Park, near the waterfront of Dun Laoghaire. I do have to say, I think it was better years ago when there were more produce vendors and it was more of a farmers market. Now it is 90% prepared food stalls, a few artists, and only a couple of produce vendors. But the food is good and varied, with many ethnic goodies to try. There is an excellent cheese vendor (Irish cheeses are amazing!), a wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, and you are pretty close to the famous Teddy's of Dun Laoghaire ice cream shop to get your "99" fix. AH, MEMORIES: I remember one farmer was selling wine he made from his own grapes. Yes, Irish wine!!! Admittedly, the Sauvignon Blanc tasted like grape juice, but I still have the empty bottle with a lovely hand-colored label. My Mom had her first ever raw oyster (from Galway) here. I almost had to force it down her throat, but she loved it. The vendor no longer comes here, but every year when I visit her in Ireland we have to go out for some great Irish oysters. But she still eats only one! read more

The People's Park Market - THE PEOPLE'S PARK MARKET Every Sunday Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Co. Dublin Republic of Ireland - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

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I can't explain how much I love food markets, and this is one of the best ones! On a busy day this reminds me of Camden Market in London, great vibes and even better food. There's always a great mix of people around the place, a really relaxed atmosphere and, the cherry on top for me, it's right beside the sea! The food selection here is great, you can find anything from Indian to Japanese and everything in between! The last time I was here I got an Italian-style Gourmet Sausage and a freshly made doughnut, both of which were absolutely delicious. We did have to queue for quite a while but it's so pleasant out here that nobody seems to mind. I could talk about this place all day but I'll only make myself hungry. Seriously, get yourself out there end eat yourself silly!! read more

The People's Park Market - Warm sugar doughnut! - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

I care for 3 things more than the next person (probably): 1) coffee, 2) the sea, 3) food markets. Imagine my excitement when on my visit to Dublin, I happened upon the People's Park Market! An absolutely adorable outdoor food market that I would recommend any/every visitor to the lovely Dun Laoghaire. On my visit in early August, the weather was bright and gorgeous. Altogether, the adorable dogs and babies abound, the smell of food swirling, the bustle of cheery people was incredible. There is no shortage of a variety of different foods (barbecue, sausages, falafels, Korean noodles, Japanese, hamburgers, Thai, coffees) for you to choose from. You can eat, take a stroll, or people watch. My visit was amazing and I would definitely recommend to other visitors and would like to make a trip out there again in the future should I ever find myself in Dublin again :) read more

A varied selection of stalls with some really good offerings such as llewellyn with their vinegars and ciders. We quickly spent around 50 euro as we strolled along. My only complaint is that the price of some stalls are frankly exorbitant and hard to justify regardless of its provenance. Parking impossible so we parked at the pavilion car park about 1 km away. read more

The People's Park Market - Great stuff and good price - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

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This place has everything you want or need from a farmers market... Amazing selection of hot food stalls, BBQ, Asian, pizza, falafel, oh oh oh and ice cream! Grab a nice coffee and wander, some fantastic fresh produce stalls from fruit, veg, breads, organic meats, spices plus a super selection of great handmade with love gifts! On a summer day, nothing pleases me more that to stroll down here, grabs some eats & picnic up on the grass for a lazy hour or two... Finish the trip off with some treats for my pantry! read more

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My Sunday staple ! What I love about this market is their commitment to open regardless of the weather. It's one of the largest food markets I've been to in Dublin if not the largest. It has pretty much every type of food including fresh fruit & veg, meat, chineese, Indian, fresh bread, pizza, coffee, handmade chocolates, pastries, olives, books, flowers, massage, glass & crystal ....... And lots more ! The park itself has recently had a facelift with lots of new seating areas, playground and toilets making the market even more attractive. The old Pavillion building at the back of the park is now a Fallon & Byrne if you'd rather something more formal ! read more

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This market is a farmer, prepared foods, and artisan market, and when I visited in early February 2014, there must have been more than 40 or 50 individual stands that featured international foods cooked by local businesses, fresh local meat and fish, piles of unique and gorgeous fresh veg, free range eggs, desserts and breads of all kinds, custom muesli, and assorted olives. In terms of prepared foods and snacks, there was an almost impossible assortment from which to choose, including falafel, Irish BBQ, Crepes (savory and sweet), Indian foods, meat pies that would make M&S blush, Tai, Japanese, pizza, and of course, some good, hot coffee or tea. You can also stock your pantry with unique and flavorful teas, jams and chutneys, or "cordial" juices made from fruit that week. Or, stock up on other things to keep your home cozy no matter the time of year: wool gloves, hats and socks, inspiring artwork, and other artisan goods round out the market experience. When you are done with the market, walk off your indulgent appetite with a stroll down to the lighthouse. This is great individual, date, or family entertainment in a lovely setting. Sundays all year from 11 am - 4 (16:00) pm. read more

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Lovely even on cold winter days! We pop over on Sundays as often as we can. It's right in Dun Laoghaire so perfect for lunch after a walk on the pier and Teddys is just around the corner for an ice cream afterwards. There are stalls selling crafts, jewellery, bikes, clothes, books as well as various food stalls. We've bought beautiful handmade pottery in the past and my parents bought lovely paintings of Dun Laoghaire that were painted by a local artist. Some of the things you can bring home include fruit and veg, apple juice, olives, baked goods and meats. There are hot food stalls selling noodles, tapas, curries, pizzas, charcoal burgers and sausages and crepes. A little bit of everything! Something to cater to everyone's tastes. Bring a picnic blanket in summer and get down early. In winter grab some hot apple cider to warm yourself up read more

The People's Park Market - Falafel plate - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

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With this almost extreme summer weather we did what obviously every Dubliner did: We went to Dun Laoghaire for a stroll on the pier. Passing through the Farmer's Market we were lured closer to the stand of Poulet Bonne Femme (literally: Chicken Good Woman) by a good smell of herbes and spices. In France Poulet Bonne Femme is a certain way of roasting a chicken with lard, onions, mushrooms, olives and thyme in a pot. In Dun Laoghaire it was simply a delicious chicken from the rotisserie. After our stroll on the pier we picked up half a chicken for 7 Euros and had a nice chat about cuisine, language and marketing with the owner Gavin McCarthy. We ate our catch hoggishly on our sunny terrace. Sol was on sale for 4 Euros a 4 pack. Perfect summer Sunday. Here is when and where you can find them: Sunday 10am - 5pm: People's Park Market, Dun Laoghaire Saturday 10am - 4pm: Marlay Park, Rathfarnham Friday 12pm - 2pm: Sandyford Lunch Market Thursday 12pm - 2pm: Mespil Road, Dublin 2 on the banks of the canal read more

Perfect place to visit on a sunny day, and it's very dog friendly. Forget people watching, the puppy patrolling is where it's at! There are plenty of food stalls to choose from! It's basically like taking a trip around the world within a park - so much variety. Highly recommend the falafel stand and Roy's Gourmet Sausages for a nice lunch! You can also pick up coffee, sweets, fresh veg, and lots more! read more

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This is a great place to go for lunch and a bit of food shopping on a Sunday afternoon. The market has been a fixture in Dun Laoghaire for years now and continues to go from strength to strength. It is entirely outdoors, and in summer spreads all over the park. The focus is mainly on food, both ready prepared lunch type things and ingredients for cooking. The falafel wraps are usually pretty popular, but there is a lot on offer, from Indian food to Japanese food to raw oysters. The wood fired pizza there from Dave's is excellent. He uses a sourdough base that makes the pizza light and tangy (when he goes on holiday, he has to ask friends to mind his sourdough like a pet). You can also get the makings of a Sunday dinner there, with a few organic vegetable stalls (check them all out before buying, they each have strengths and weaknesses), stalls selling organic meat and eggs, and stands selling bread and cakes, as well as a Sheridan's cheese stall. There are a few non-food stands, usually one selling second hand books and a few selling jewelry and knick-knacks, but this is mainly for food. The market still runs in winter, but is usually smaller. The people selling in the market come from all over Ireland, with some coming from as far as West Cork, a journey which makes less sense on snowy or stormy days. In winter, you do get to enjoy some warm apple juice instead to keep you going while you browse, and if you are old enough, they will spike it with a little whiskey to give you an extra boost. read more

fabulous market. Great food from all over the world, at reasonable prices (not cheap but not expensive). Strongly recommend the Thai food stand and the indian cuisine food. Also, lebanese food is delicious. Falafel wrap all the way! read more

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday. Nice walk along the seafront, a stroll around the market, and a good stuffing with lotsa delish food. Based right smack bang in front of the sublime Dublin seafront, you couldn't get a better location for a market. (Unless of course there are sheets of rain coming in over the Irish Sea, in which case, I'd give this place a wide berth!) In all honesty, the market is not mahoosive, but if you're after some fresh fruit / veg, exquisite baked goods, or just a general mouthwatering selection of nosh, this is the place for you. I treated myself to a huge potato rosti with goats cheese and roast tomato filling which was ridiculously tasty. Why the three stars? I guess it's all down to expectations. I was hoping to be able to browse around more than just food stalls. Yes there were a few other goods on sale - there was a nice book stall with some excellent quality reads, an artist selling ocean-inspired paintings, and a handmade jewelry / clothing stall. I guess I just expected more. But let that not be a deterrent to you. If the weather Gods are smiling, don't bother with breakky, get in the car and get yourself to Dun Laoghaire for a wandering feast. If they're not smiling, brace yourself, and get down there anyway. read more

My view may be coloured by the sunshine and the company but I really enjoyed my trip to the Dun Laoghaire farmer's market! This market runs each Sunday in the People's Park and is particularly suited to a summer's day with a great location on the pier. It's easily accessible by DART-less than 5 mins walk from Sandycove Glasthule station and makes for a lovely afternoon out. A great range of stalls was scattered around the park with everything from fruit and veg to baked goods and meat to handcrafts. We munched on fresh crépes (Nutella and banana-mmm), sampled muffins and scones from various bakery stalls and succumbed to fudge from the Truffle Fairy stall. The Bailey's white chocolate one is divine! We struggled to resist all the ice-cream stalls and the freshly toasted nuts. It was difficult to choose what to eat with the array of cooked foods-Indian, falafels, organic chicken, sausages....another visit will be required I think! Luckily the location means you get to wander along the pier afterwards to burn some calories. So whether you're north (Howth) or south, there's a seaside Sunday market for you :-) read more

The People's Park Market - Looking towards the back gate...first few stalls - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

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I love this place. I mean really, I do. This is where I met the love of my life, a fantastic goat cheese which I never knew I was missing until the lovely man in the lovely cheese stall suggested I try. We have been together ever since. Me and the cheese, not me and the lovely man. However, for those of you who aren't fans of stinky wonderful goat cheese (good, more for me), there are other yummies to fall in love with, from heavenly bread, to sinful pastries, the best damn schintzle I have eaten since leaving central Europe, to the tangiest, hurtiest, zestiest ginger beer I have ever had the privilege to swallow. (I think the cheese is afraid I may have something on the side with the ginger beer. I think the cheese may be right). Plus there is a man from the same neck of the woods as me who sells real honest to goodness American style bbq sauce. AWESOME!!!!! Come early to avoid the crowds. This seems to be a favorite Sunday outing for families and dogs. Or is it families with dogs? Oh.... who cares? After all, there is cheese. For those of you not into cheese or food, (btw, they have several fantastic produce booths.) there are some dry goods, such as hats, books, soaps, crafty toys for the little ones, jewelry... well you get the idea. But seriously.... go for the cheese. read more

I love a good farmer's market as I can fill myself up on samples and get to taste all the yummy expensive food for free. This place is no exception, I had cakes, breads and dips, jams, chocolate and olives and there were plenty of meats to sample as well. The market itself has a good selection of stalls selling lots of fresh organic fruits and veg as well as homemade treats and sweet stuff. There is plenty of green space to sit back and have a picnic and there are benches and other areas to chill out as well as free public toilets. There are also a few stalls selling decorative items as well. Something for everyone I suppose. There are some really good coffee stalls too which are well worth queuing up for. The items here are a little pricy but you are playing for the quality of the ingredients and helping out local businesses, so worth it in the end I think. read more

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Small but great market to go on a Sunday for lunch. Already had the falafel wrap and lamb tajine. Both were very good and the portions are just enough to leave you room for dessert. Had an amazing apple brioche on a stand selling only cake - fluffy and not too sweet read more

The People's Park Market - Apple brioche - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

Tasty Irish Free Range Rotisserie Chickens. All of the chickens sold are Irish, free-range or organic and all the ingredients used in the secret marinade are of the highest quality - they say. I would totally agree. I first came across them in the Farmers Market on a Sunday in the Peoples Park, Dun Laoghaire. I noticed on the website that you can text them in advance for pick up, You don't have to buy a whole chicken but a half or a quarter. Great if you feel lazy about cooking and cheaper than eating out. not only that but they really are very good. read more

Markets are where I would rather spend Sundays. This food market has so many food options, but i go there for Arctic stone vegan icecream. Its absolutely delicious and different than any other icecream you had and worth the trip. They have different flavours and toppings and my favourite is banoffee. Go there if you haven't till now. read more

The People's Park Market - Super!! Banoffee vegan icecream - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

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This gets three stars for the event and atmosphere mostly rather than the food. There could be more of a variety like the one on the canal on Fridays. It does however have hog box, sushi, noodles, paella(not the best) and then your standard pizza, burgers, sandwiches etc. I always settle for the 5 dumplings for €3, (or 10 for €5). For that price god knows what's in them but whatever, they are greasy and delicious! I actually think it's usually raining and cold but I still really like the slow Sunday afternoon atmosphere at this market. There's something quite comforting about warming your hands on a greasy plate of dumplings on a crisp lazy Sunday as all the regulars and screaming children pass you by. read more

Not a market where you can spend hours an hours, but if you are in the hood on a sunday it's a must!! Plenty of food choice and at very affordable prices. I had a hard time deciding and went for a Japanese noodle box. I have major regrets I didn't get any of the cakes, there were many stalls just selling baked goods, and they all looked amazing. I'm already planning my return next sunday and will DEFINITELY get a slice of carrotcake. read more

Addictive. A good day out for the family not to mention good shopping. The fenced in playground is an ideal place to park the kids while you shop. The food is about as fresh and interesting as it gets in Dun Laoghaire (everything else is Tesco or prepackaged generic and flavorless). Omg...the cheese.....sorry, I need some alone time with my new Brie. Great, great, great. read more

The peoples park market is open every Sunday afternoon and is set up in a circular fashion around the center of peoples park in Dun Laoghaire. The market consists of food stalls selling a huge variety of different foods from the spectrum of healthier options, they even have a vegetable farmers market, to more unhealthy (and delicious) sausages and burgers. There are a few cheese, fudge, hummus, bread and other specialty stalls as well as seafood and fresh meats. I have noticed that it is setup a little less full in the winter time but the cold wind coming off the sea can be a bit much in the winter. Summers are great though! read more

Really big market with a huge variety of foods. Have had a really good kebab there. The pulled pork from the pig guy is out of this world. Get it with potatoes onions and stuffing a perfect combo. Have a really good butchers, veg stall and lots of stalls selling cakes and bread. Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

Enormous selection of the best homegrown and International cuisine. A melting pot for very good Irish produce; fruit, veg, coffee, falafel you name it you're bound to find something you like here on a Sunday! read more

I live nearby and attend this market every Sunday for my breakfast. The sushi is delicious and the coffee stand gives a free shot of whiskey in the coffee. What more do you want? :) read more