21st October 2001

PRESS RELEASE

GREENS CALL FOR NEW FARMERS’ MARKET FOR DÚN LAOGHAIRE

The Green Party has written to the Dún Laoghaire County Manager Mr. Derek Brady urging him to set up a street market in Dún Laoghaire. In the light of the success of the Temple Bar market in Dublin and the Galway Farmers’ Market, it feels the time is now ripe for a good quality outdoor market in the centre of Dún Laoghaire.

“Almost all French and English towns have successful farmer’s markets in their town centres” pointed out Ciarán Cuffe of the Green Party. “We feel this is a good project that could compliment the environmental upgrading of the town centre.

“This could be a great way of getting fresh produce straight from the farmer and producer to the consumer. I would love to carry out some of my weekly shopping at a market, instead of in a supermarket.

“The Temple Bar market in Dublin and the Galway Farmers’ Market are successful modern retail outlets in an outdoor setting. Why not Dún Laoghaire?

“Such a Market could accommodate perhaps a dozen traders; be open on a couple of days a week, and sell fresh produce out of doors. It could concentrate on fresh natural healthy food. If successful the idea could spread to Shankill, Bray or Blackrock.

“The Council should take a lead and consider a location, as well as supplying stalls and promoting the idea throughout the County.

ENDS

Information contact:

Ciarán Cuffe 087 265 2075 or 618 3082