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Portlaoise Farmers Market

Portlaoise Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm in Potlaoise, County Laois.

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Where
Market Square, Portlaoise, LaoisDirections
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Phone
+353879458458
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Portlaoise Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm in Potlaoise, County Laois. Shoppers will be able to buy fresh local produce and goods such as fruit and vegetables, cakes, cheese and jams directly from the growers, farmers and producers.

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  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Food and Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Shopping Centres and Department Store
  • Food Shops

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