21 October 2009
Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent, TD for Dublin North, will present the ‘Bord Bia Good Practice Standard’ to the Balbriggan Fish & Farmers’ Market at noon on Friday, 23 October.
The presentation will take place in the Combined Clubs Community Centre, Dublin Street, Balbriggan where the market recently relocated for the winter months.
Balbriggan Fish & Farmers’ Market, supported by the local Chamber of Commerce, Town Council and County Council, has proved a great success since its opening in June. The market offers a very full range including fresh fish, fruit, vegetables (including organic), home baking, award winning cheeses, organic eggs, Irish honey, juices, flowers and potted plants. Under the watchful eye of coordinator, Michael Grimes, standards have been kept very high. So high, in fact, that Minister Trevor Sargent TD will be presenting the market with this inaugural award on Friday.
Balbriggan Fish and Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm. There are only two markets in the Dublin area being awarded this year and Balbriggan is the only one north of the Liffey. This award is only made to farmers’ markets that offer quality produce, clear pricing and most importantly impeccable food safety. A substantial proportion of the food must come from local producers.
Everyone is welcome to attend this prestigious event. Visitors are advised to get there early.
Friday 23rd October – 12 noon – Combined Clubs Community Centre, Balbriggan.
