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AFTER months of preparation, the grand opening of the Doolin Satur- day Market and Craft Fair will take place this weekend.
The market, which will take place every Saturday throughout the sum- mer, will run from 10am to 4pm at the Russell Centre in Doolin.
“By combining the produce and foods of a traditional farmers’ mar- ket with the hand-made goods of a craft fair, this market will uniquely appeal to both local consumers,” said organiser Toby Sachsenmaier.
“Local people will benefit from having fresh, locally produced foods on their doorstep on a weekly basis,
and the visitor, who is looking for unique and authentic handcrafted items to take home from their visit to north Clare.”
To celebrate the opening, which takes place this Saturday, June 7, the organisers have decided to host a special American-style barbeque with free samples and special home- made burgers.
Some of the locally produced foods that will be for sale include cheeses, breads, cakes, cookies, chocolates, vegetables, and sauces and chutneys.
The market will also include a va- riety of plants, seedlings, hanging baskets, cut flowers, plant pots and one-off garden furniture.
With more than 20 local produc-
ers attending the craft market, many one-of-a-kind items will be for sale.
Items on display will include pho- tographs of north Clare, pottery, crocheted, hand-knitted, and quilted items, bags and jewellery made of beads, silk and felt, small furniture, handmade chess sets, handmade pens, accessories, natural cosmet- ics, kites, prints, paintings and note or Tce
“The aims of the market and craft fair are to provide a place for local small producers to sell hand-pro- duced goods on a weekly basis,” continued Toby.
“We also want to provide high- quality, reasonably-priced hand-pro- duced goods for the enjoyment of lo-
cal people as well as visitors.”
‘The idea is to promote traditional and hand-made craft locally, provide a source of fresh produce and food products in Doolin, which is not currently served by a supermarket or other major food market,’ added Se)o)’7
“We would also like to encourage community interaction by providing an enjoyable daytime activity in a pleasant atmosphere for local people and visitors alike. Teas, coffees, and baked goods will be available.”
The market committee Toby, Emma Willcox, Michelle de Villiers and Steve Mathieson and can be reached by email at doolinmarket@gmail. onee