Nearby to Powerscourt is the lovely village of Kilternan which has a fantastic country market! In this blog post we explore the market and see what it has to offer!
Kilternan Country Market has a rich history of over 50 years and situated in Kilternan opposite The Golden Ball pub. The market is open every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. They offer locally produced, home-cooked, home-grown, high-quality produce and unique crafts.
It has become an institution, beloved by members and friends. It is a sort of Saturday morning club where producers and customers meet for their morning coffee and chat. When you step through our doors you will be greeted with a friendly smile, a community spirit and a host of sumptuous home-baked goods, additive-free meals, wholesome jams and chutneys, organic chickens, free-range eggs, locally grown vegetables, healthy plants, stunning flowers, beautiful crafts and an inviting café.
Almost everything is from, or made within, 10 miles of the premises and the market prizes itself on its fresh food and fresh produce at a good price. It is also special for the way it operates. On the way in you are given a docket on which all your purchases are marked and a single payment is made on the way out.
As the Irish Times said: "This is a hub of warm chatter and friendliness where newcomers are very welcome, and it’s a sign of a community that knows how to guide the future with values that, happily, have not been left in the past."
A short history of the Market:
Kilternan Country Market is a co-operative market for members’ farm, garden and home produce as well as traditional crafts. The Market is a member of Irish Country Markets Ltd which is closely allied to the Irish Countrywomen's Association. The market started in 1964 following a meeting organised by Michael Bermingham. The first committee was formed shortly afterwards. Some of the founders are still active members like Robin and Olive Pierce and Willie Doyle. The first building was constructed by Bermingham and Joe Pierce using recycled timber from Trinity College and a “bucket of crooked nails”. Since 1968 the current building stands near the original location, opposite The Golden Ball pub on the Enniskerry Road, and is owned by the members.
