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THE Miltown Market is back this May bank holiday weekend. The lo- cation of the market will be in the lo- cal Community Hall in Miltown. There’s freshly baked breads and cakes and also gluten, dairy and sug- ar-free baking for those on special diets. There will also be some local jams, fresh eggs, chutneys and local cheeses. Stock up on fresh seasonal vegetables, salads, herbs and seed- lings, flowers and plants, or sample some olives, sun dried tomatoes, de- licious vegetarian food or try freshly made sweet or savoury pancakes. The market also has some beauti- ful gift ideas from locally produced crafts. Many new and seasonal foods will appear every week so there is al- ways something different to try.
Many of the producers also supply the Kilrush Farmers’ Market which is held every Thursday from 9am to 2pm at the Square.
Also the Kilkee Farmers’ Mar- ket starts this summer on the Whit weekend, May 31, on Sunday morn- ings on O’Curry St, Kilkee.
‘Farmers markets are going through an exciting time. Many people are be- coming more aware of growing their own food or buying food locally, helping the local economy, enjoying the chat and eating tasty, seasonal, fresh food,’ said Hilary Gleeson, Rural Development Officer.
If anyone is interested in joining one of the west Clare markets or would like more information please contact Hilary Gleeson 086 8235598 or Cora O’Grady 087 1354192 (Mil- Ket