29 June 2009
Traders report very brisk business at inaugural day of new market, customers very happy.
Balbriggan’s new Fish and Farmers’ market opened for the first time on Friday last (the 26th). The ideal weather helped to make it a hugely sucessful event, with many of the stall holders reporting that they had been completely sold out. All reported a very busy day with a brisk trade.
One of the innovative features of the market is a facility for small-scale food producers to sell surplus produce using a supplied basket costing only €2 (with a €5 refundable deposit). This proved very popular. Speaking during the day, Trevor Sargent TD said, “It’s great to see so many people here at the market but it shouldn’t be a surprise. Balbriggan folk have a keen sense of a good deal and the produce on offer here is first rate at very reasonable prices. This market brings together the best that the area can offer and presents it in a very accessible way. I hope and expect the market will continue to thrive. A lot of hard work has gone into getting it set up and it shows in the result.“
The market will operate every Friday from 10.00am to 3.00 pm in The Square, Balbriggan. The photographs give some idea of the atmosphere on the day.
Scenes from Balbriggan Fish and Farmers' Market (Image: C.Finn)
