This article is from page 28 of the 2008-05-27 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 28 JPG
MILTOWN Malbay will experience the revival of a previous era next Fri- Cr MA The town that has developed the first ever Satellite e-town in the country will experience the long forgotten smells, sounds and sights of a farm- ers’ market as the Miltown Malbay Farmers’ Market opens for business. On Friday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm local people and visitors to the town can avail of the fresh produce of the local market.
A hard working group of local home bakers, local vegetable growers and keen food enthusiasts got together to revive an old tradition that will take place every week in the Muiltown Malbay Business Park car park, for- merly known as McDonough’s.
Hilary Gleeson, Rural Development Officer with EIRI Corca Baiscinn, 1s a big fan of farmers’ markets.
“With the increase in consumers concerns about the long distances food travels before it gets on our plate, many are seeking local, fresh and in-season vegetables, eggs and
home baking,” said Ms Gleeson. “There are freshly baked breads and cakes and also gluten, dairy and sugar free baking for those on special diets. There are also some local jams, organic eggs, chutneys and cheeses. Stock up on fresh seasonal veg- etables, herbs and seedlings, flowers and plants or seed potatoes. Sample some olives, sun dried tomatoes and freshly made salsas and dips. The market also has some beautiful gift ideas from locally produced crafts. Many new and seasonal foods will appear every week so there is always
something different to try,” she said.
Many of the producers also supply the Kilrush Farmers’ Market, which is held every Thursday from 9am to 2pm at the Square.
In its fifth year the Kilrush market has been supplying the people of west Clare with delicious local foods and bringing back that buzz around the market square.
Anyone intersted in joining the markets or for further information please contact Cora O’Grady 087 1354192 or Hilary Gleeson 086 PRP Tee