Bantry Weekly Friday Market

What to Expect

Bantry Market is held every Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm in and around Wolfe Tone Square in the centre of Bantry. Up to 150 stalls operate in summer, selling fresh local vegetables, artisan bread, cheese, honey, seafood, plants, crafts, and street food. It is considered West Cork’s largest and busiest open-air market, drawing both locals and visitors.

Good to Know

• Runs every Friday, 9:30am to 1:00pm.
• The first Friday of each month is the traditional Fair Day - the market is significantly bigger and you may still see small animals, poultry, and donkeys tethered in the square.
• Fair Day first Fridays in the window: 5 July 2026, 1 August 2026, 5 September 2026.
• Managed and regulated by Cork County Council.

Getting There

Bantry is on the N71 road in West Cork. Town-centre parking is available nearby on Wolfe Tone Square and surrounding streets.