Carlow Farmers Market is a community market that continues to thrive and develop. The market first opened for trade in July 2004. Today the market consists of 14 authentic local food producers selling the finest of home-grown fresh produce, locally grown fruit and  vegetables, local cheeses, traditionally baked cakes, breads, chutneys and jams, freshly caught fish, free range meat and eggs and crepes cooked to order are available in abundance.A variety of plants including vegetable and herbs for summer and winter seasons are also on offer for the budding home grown producers out there. Traceability, sustainability, animal welfare and supporting the local economy are of paramount importance to the Carlow Farmers Market Committee resulting in a great food trip and an enjoyable sociable experience being provided directly to the consumer.