Boyle
Farmers Market - A Celebration of 10 years
Graphic courtesy of Una Bhan
Una Bhan Tourism
is delighted to mark Boyle Farmers Markets’ 10th Anniversary with a
celebration event on Saturday 30th May 2015, in the grounds of King
House, Boyle between 10am and 2pm. The event will include food tastings by
artisan producers with information and advice, a FREE BBQ (free BBQ food for
those spending over €5 on produce in the market), Glendeer Pet farm from
Athlone will showcase some of their adorable animals, Eagles Flying from
Ballymote will display a majestic bald eagle; Live music provided by talented
local musician Adam Daly, free face painting and free prize draw. All past and
present customers, food producers and those interested in local and artisan
produce are very welcome to come along and help us celebrate. Ongoing support
of Boyle Farmers Market is essential to ensure sustainability for another ten
years.
Boyle Farmers
Market has received various awards of the years including The Bridgestone Award
and the ‘Good Practice Standard for Farmers Market’ by Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food and Bord Bia. The Market provides an
essential platform for local, small scale producers and artisan products.
Several stall
holders that have attended the market over the years have gone on to open their
own shops and / or restaurants, including Chantelle from Pure Florists and Sham
from the Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown.
Úna Bhan Tourism
successfully launched Boyle Farmers Market in 2005 with financial assistance
& support from Arigna LEADER and co-operation from Roscommon County Council
and is delighted that customers near and far continue to support Boyle Farmers
Market local, fresh & wholesome produce.
Una Bhán Tourism
would like to point out the many advantages Boyle Farmers Markets brings to
Boyle and the businesses in it:
- Research proves that when a Farmers
Market is run in a town on a given day, it increases business for the
other businesses in a town.
- They encourage town regeneration, putting
towns ‘on the map’ and bringing increased numbers of people into rural
areas.
- They improve community spirit by
injecting towns with vibrancy once associated with traditional markets
towns on market day.
- They generate a sense of belonging and of
co-operative working both among producers and between all those involved
in organising an event.
- They encourage farmers and producers to
develop direct relationships with consumers resulting in a new income stream
for that farmer / produce an provide self-help for local rural businesses
& small farmers
This celebration event is funded under the Community Tourism
Diaspora Initiative Funded by Roscommon County Council, IPB Insurance and
Fáilte Ireland.
