2 Best Sights in The Southwest, Ireland

One of Ireland's oldest and biggest---and arguably best---markets, with a fine collection of artisanal food producers, many direct from the rich pastures in County Limerick's Golden Vale. Cheese, breads, pastries, meat, along with fresh fruit and vegetable traders and sushi and garnish producers, sell their wares beneath a sturdy, all-weather canvas roof with a café upstairs in a mezzanine. Boho vintage clothing retailers and restaurants operate around the perimeter. The market takes place over the weekend, although Saturday morning is the time to see local citizens arrive in droves. For a sweet break, head around the corner to Cruise's Street for a selection of bakeries selling fresh cream cakes, pies, and coffee.    

Each Wednesday a small group of outdoor vendors offer local organic produce and a few exotic imports to an appreciative local clientele. Look out for Olivier's On the Wild Side's handmade charcuterie and smoked trout from Killorglin, local organic veggies, homemade pâtés, preserves from Caherdaniel, and wonderful duck and quail eggs.