Food & farmers markets
in Clare.
2 established markets in Co. Clare — trading days, venues, who runs each one, and whether you need a casual trading licence for it.
Ennis Farmers Market
Private- Trades
- Friday, 8am–2pm
- Where
- Roslevan Shopping Centre, Tulla Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
- Apply to
- The market manager or operator directly
- Licence
- No council licence needed — it is private land, so the landowner's permission is what counts.
- Website
- ennisfarmersmarket.com ↗
- Checked
- 2026-08-01
In a shopping-centre car park on the edge of Ennis. Note that Clare County Council separately designates a casual trading area in the Ennis Market area — two different things in the same town, so be clear which one you are applying for.
Killaloe Farmers Market
Community- Trades
- Sunday, 11am–3pm
- Where
- Killaloe, Co. Clare
- Apply to
- The organising committee or co-op
- Licence
- Varies — ask. Often on community-owned or church grounds where no council licence is needed.
- Checked
- 2026-08-01
On the Shannon at Killaloe-Ballina, with strong summer boating and day-trip traffic. Clare County Council also designates a casual trading area at Killaloe car park.
If you need a casual trading licence in Clare
Only the council-licensed markets above require one. For a separate on-street pitch anywhere else in Clare, this is who issues it.
Questions about market trading in Clare
How many food markets are there in County Clare?
2 established markets in Clare on this list: Ennis Farmers Market, Killaloe Farmers Market. This is a curated set of established markets rather than every casual or seasonal country market in the county.
Do I need a casual trading licence to sell at a market in Clare?
Not for the markets listed here — they are privately operated or covered markets, arranged directly with the operator. You would only need a casual trading licence from Clare County Council if you wanted a separate on-street pitch in a designated area.
What do I need before trading at a Clare market?
Food business registration with the HSE Environmental Health Service on behalf of the FSAI, normally at least 28 days before trading; public liability insurance at €6.5m minimum; an RGI certificate for any LPG appliance; and a casual trading licence if the market is council-licensed.