Merrion Square Market
About Merrion Square Market
Merrion Square Market is a weekly lunchtime market located in Merrion Square Park, just around the corner from St Stephen's Green. Merrion Square Park sits at the centre of one of Dublin city's most beautiful Georgian squares. The park has been restored to its historical layout and has a playground and sculpture trail. The Houses of the Oireachtas (the Irish Government), the Natural History Museum and the National Gallery of Ireland sit along the west of the square.
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The market offers an alternative and exciting lunch option while also promoting multicultural cuisines in Dublin city center. The market caters to a variety of people, including families, the local corporate workforce, food enthusiasts, and tourists. Our aim is to celebrate diversity and support small businesses in the area. We are thrilled to be a part of Dublin's vibrant food scene in the city centre and you can find us in other Dublin parks too. Merrion Square Market is one of the many Dublin City Council Markets organised by the incredible event manager, Jackie Spillane.
Spillane World Markets is a community of organic, artisan world food markets based in and around Dublin. With many fresh and interesting food choices located in different locations around Dublin including St Anne’s Park, Herbert Park and Merrion Square, these markets offer a wide range of different cuisines that are sure to meet the satisfaction of the Dublin people. These markets have been managed for the past 8 years by Jackie Spillane of the Dublin City Council.
The first of the three markets, Merrion Square market is host to one of Dublin’s biggest food markets. This market is swarmed by the local workforce of the city center every Thursday due to the fresh produce, artisanal foods and a vibrant atmosphere. The variety of foods and the lively setting creates a delightful experience for anyone who loves exploring culinary delights or for those who are looking for a quick bite to eat during a hectic day in the office.
The Spillane food market, St Anne’s Red Stables Market, can be found in St Anne's Park, near Raheny, every Saturday from 10am to 4pm. St Anne’s market is a bustling grocery based market with primary producers, growers, bakeries, minimal waste grocery, eco products, vegan produce, hot food as well as arts and crafts. The atmosphere is often bustling with people browsing the stalls, enjoying live music and sampling various food offerings. It’s a fantastic spot to immerse yourself in Dublin’s local culture and find some one-of-a-kind treasures.
The last market of Spillane’s World is the Herbert Park Market. This Market can be found at the heart of Ballsbridge every Sunday from 11am to 4pm. This market offers a lovely selection of organic fruit and veg , fresh meat, bakeries, hot food and coffee. Enjoy all the treasures of this market while admiring the parks green spaces, beautiful walking paths and recreational activities for those who love to make the most out of their Sundays.
