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Cork Ireland – a visit to The English Market

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Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market For all you foodies out there, I thought you might enjoy a quick peek at our trip to the English Market in Cork, Ireland.   Cork is in the south-western region of Ireland and is the second largest city and the third most populated in Ireland.  There’s a lot to do in Cork but it was a very rainy day and since we were just passing through, a few hours drooling at the market was the perfect plan.  The English Market has a fascinating history dating as far back as 1786.  That’s before the United States had it’s first president!  The market officially opened in August of 1788 and continues to thrive today.

 

Cork English Market-2I guess you’re not surprised that I started  this post with pictures of dessert.  How can you pick just one … or two?

 

Cork English Market-3The round chocolates with raisins and nuts look just like some Sue at the View from Great Island just posted on her blog.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market There are many places to eat but this portion of the market has an upstairs restaurant.  We just walked and snacked and gathered bags of goodies to take with us on our travels.  I only wish I could have bought fresh produce because it all looked amazing.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market There are entire sections of just poultry, or beef and seafood.  The market is well organized, clean and super friendly.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market I have no idea what all these are but I want some!  To spend a day, or two, or three with a pastry chef in Ireland would be pretty amazing.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market Those are the happiest carrots I’ve ever seen – and yes carrots can be happy.  They must have the best soil because everything looks and tastes so fresh and pure.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market

 

Cork English Market-10The Market is in the center of downtown Cork so city dwellers probably shop here on a regular basis.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market I must have stopped at the olives 4 or 5 times.  If I lived there I would be buying little bags of these gems weekly!

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market If you happen to visit The English Market, allow yourself plenty of time to browse.  My husband and his sister-in-law Rita and I all took off in different directions.  Occasionally we would run into each other and open our bags to show the treasurers we found.  We were like kids going trick-or-treating on Halloween.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market Bread, bread, bread.  I love rustic loaves!

 

IRELAND SELECT-119There are small yarn shops, vintage clothing stores, jewelry and even a Turkish Barber Shop where my husband got shave.  He was thrilled.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market Did I mention that I love olives?  They have an amazing variety of tapenades and olive cheese mixtures.

 

Cork Ireland - a visit to The English Market

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Cork English Market-12Back at the bread again – I am so predictable!

 

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Cork English Market-17Poultry and eggs, and eggs and poultry.

 

Cork English Market-18Oh the fish – there was so much fish!

 

Cork English Market-19I don’t think I would try these – I’m not that brave!

 

Cork English Market-20He looks like he’s trying to reach out and bite those passing by.  He’s not really painted blue – they have blue lights that probably make the fish look fishier or something.

 

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Cork Ireland - The Cork English Market has a fascinating history dating as far back as 1786.  That's before the United States had it's first president!  The market officially opened in August of 1788 and continues to thrive today. #savingroomfordessert #ireland #cork #theenglishmarketcork #market #travel www.savingdessert.com

Check out our other posts about our adventures in Ireland:

  • Cobh, Killarney, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
  • Cashel Ireland
  • Dublin & Portlaoise Ireland
  • Dingle Ireland

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Tricia

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19 Comments

  1. Fioba says

    June 17, 2019 at 7:33 am

    OMG ! This looks wonderful ! We are going in September
    It seems like we need a FULL day at the Markets !
    Thnx for sharing ?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      June 18, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Hi Fioba! You’re going to love Ireland. The Irish people are so friendly and welcoming. Enjoy!

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  2. Dona Fellows says

    December 8, 2018 at 10:33 am

    OMG, Ireland has been at the top of my bucket list for years. This was an awesome start to my Saturday morning. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      December 8, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Dona – it is a must take adventure for sure. SO beautiful and fun. We have several posts – hope you check them all out!

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  3. 2 Sisters Recipes...by Anna and Liz says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    OH wow Tricia ! what an AMAZING market !! You must of had a ball walking through and selecting all goodies to try – especially those olives! Well, now we are definitely inspired to take a flight to Ireland and visit this beautiful country! Ahhh, One more to add to our bucket list…

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 27, 2015 at 7:50 am

      I could have spent the whole day in the market – it was truly amazing! Have a great week 🙂

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  4. Monica says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I just loved looking at this! Anytime I’m traveling, if there is a food hall/market, I could spend a whole day there. And the pastries and bread are my favorite. Lovely look into this special market, Tricia. It looks like a lot of fun…I would get lost for hours wandering around.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Pastries and bread – my favorites too!

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  5. tanna says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Oh, WOW, Tricia!! That place is pure sensory overload in the best kind of way ever!! I could spend days in there! Oh, the breads and desserts!! The veggies! The cheeses!! And, I only know that one of those “things” in the fish section is a skate because I learned about it on one of my favorite blogs, Snitzel and The Trout, the other day! Ha! Just goes to show blog reading is educational. 😉 And, you know I LOVED the yarn shot!! hee hee Thank you so much for sharing this spot! blessings ~ tanna

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      A skate fish – thanks for letting me know – I had to look it up so I could see what-up with such an ugly fish! Haha – have a great weekend Tanna!

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  6. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:01 am

    Now that’s a market! Looks like that you had a marvelous time there…I would love some bread and olives..so good together!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Bread and olives, cheese and bread – I could live on that stuff – have a lovely weekend Angie!

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  7. michael says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    That English Market looks great, I love to visit food markets, flea markets, etc. Your pictures are great, all those desserts!! How many did you try? Did you come home with any dessert recipes? Tomorrow is Pie Day and then we have another different Pi Day on March 14th!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your travel photos!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      We only bought a few pieces of chocolate and no pastries 🙁 I ate so much butter in Ireland – I was saving myself for the next meal -haha but we did eat a little cheese and figs that were fantastic!

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  8. Wendy says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Oh, how I love your travel posts, Tricia. They give me a horrible case of wander lust!! Wouldn’t it be fun to stay in an apartment rental in Cork (for a week maybe) and shop at this market?! I am putting it on my ever growing wish list. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks so much Wendy! It would be fun to stay a long time in Ireland. My sister-in-law is about to retire and said she may just go over for a few months – and of course we agreed to come visit! Such fun to take a leisurely tour of Ireland. Have a lovely weekend

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  9. Beth says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I love food markets, and it sounds like you had a great time there. Everything looks so clean and so colourful.

    And thanks for the update on National Pie Day! I’d love to commemorate it.

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  10. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Wow, just wow. I would set up a tent and never leave, what a place, it really changes my view of Irish food, for sure!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 22, 2015 at 11:57 am

      It is a foodie experience for sure! It was recommended to us by Inga from Cashel. She said since we loved food and blogging we had to stop by. If you search anything about the market you will find it is extremely popular. It was a perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon – and I could have stayed longer! Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Thanks Sue.

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