The English Market

Cork

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The English Market

This food market goes from Princes Street to the Grand Parade and is enclosed in a building with unique 18th-century architecture. Here you'll find plenty of local products, but also stalls selling specialities from afar.

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addressGrand Parade, Cork
openingHoursMon–Sat 8am–6pm
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