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Red Cow Market

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  • 23-11-2011 1:42pm
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    CorianderLion
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    Hi, i was travelling home at the weekend and saw a new market advertised at the homebase retail park but it had finished. Does anyone know what kind of stuff they sell there and is it worth a visit? I might try to make it down this weekend to see whats happening there


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    kerash
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    Wasn't there myself but from what I heard a lot of the stalls were local businesses setting out their wares - no real haggling room. Saying that it's probably worth a visit depending on what you're looking for.


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    silver campaign
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    Yea, I'd say its definitely worth a visit. I was expecting the usual tools and hi-vis Jackets to be on sale. Instead there were all local food producers, arts crafts jewellery etc. Something new and different in the town..


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    JimmyR
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    Definitly worth a visit, theres even a lad selling fitness supplements there if your interested in that sort of thing. I know you can get them in other shops in town but he does better prices as far as I know.

    I could be corrected on this but I think the market is open from 12 - 6 or 2-6 Saturdays and Sundays. Not sure is it just till Christmas or if its going to be a permanent thing, maybe someone else could confirm this.


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    CorianderLion
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    Well, I called into the market yesterday and was surprisingly impressed:) a nice selection of food, arts & crafts and "man stuff" for the other half to look at while I was mootching:D. Bought some delicious soup from the main stall at the front (very Avoca-ish) which had lots of yummy food and I also got some jewellery and cupcakes. Nice atmosphere there and no car boot type stuff so I will def call in again:)


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    Popple3
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    JimmyR wrote: »
    I could be corrected on this but I think the market is open from 12 - 6 or 2-6 Saturdays and Sundays. Not sure is it just till Christmas or if its going to be a permanent thing, maybe someone else could confirm this.
    It's open 10-5 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. It's a permanent thing. There was a fairly substantial investment put into it (Longford Leader reports €50,000)
    CorianderLion wrote: »
    Well, I called into the market yesterday and was surprisingly impressed:) a nice selection of food, arts & crafts and "man stuff" for the other half to look at while I was mootching:D. Bought some delicious soup from the main stall at the front (very Avoca-ish) which had lots of yummy food and I also got some jewellery and cupcakes. Nice atmosphere there and no car boot type stuff so I will def call in again:)
    Those cupcakes you bought would've been my mum's. ;)
    *cough* http://www.facebook.com/JessiesCakes *cough* :P


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    somuj
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    Popple3 wrote: »
    It's open 10-5 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. It's a permanent thing. There was a fairly substantial investment put into it (Longford Leader reports €50,000)


    Those cupcakes you bought would've been my mum's. ;)
    *cough* http://www.facebook.com/JessiesCakes *cough* :P

    Am curious to know how excatly €50,000 was invested. Every item and stall in the place wouldnt come close to €50,000 rent included as the building is only a mid-sized shop floor.


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    Ghost Buster
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    Popple3 wrote: »
    It's open 10-5 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. It's a permanent thing. There was a fairly substantial investment put into it (Longford Leader reports €50,000)


    Those cupcakes you bought would've been my mum's. ;)
    *cough* http://www.facebook.com/JessiesCakes *cough* :P

    I know who you are will blow your secret identity!!!!!!!!
    Hows married life?
    or are you the other one?


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    Popple3
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    Ghost Buster wrote: »
    I know who you are will blow your secret identity!!!!!!!!
    Hows married life?
    or are you the other one?
    I'm the other one. :P

    The question is... Who are you..? O.o


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    MrPirate
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    somuj wrote: »
    Am curious to know how excatly €50,000 was invested. Every item and stall in the place wouldnt come close to €50,000 rent included as the building is only a mid-sized shop floor.

    From what I've been told, the place was pretty much completely empty before the market was set up. They were working on it for in or around a month (Maybe more?) prior to it opening. Also, I've been there a few times, quite pleased about it! Perfect with Esquires right there, too. :3


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    Angron
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    MrPirate wrote: »
    From what I've been told, the place was pretty much completely empty before the market was set up. They were working on it for in or around a month (Maybe more?) prior to it opening. Also, I've been there a few times, quite pleased about it! Perfect with Esquires right there, too. :3
    Just like many warehouses in and around Longford :pac:


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    somuj
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    MrPirate wrote: »
    From what I've been told, the place was pretty much completely empty before the market was set up. They were working on it for in or around a month (Maybe more?) prior to it opening. Also, I've been there a few times, quite pleased about it! Perfect with Esquires right there, too. :3

    I've been there a few times. Stalls wouldnt come close to 10,000 let alone 50,000. Must ave been a dodgey carpenter or maybe some crooked insurance company got a hold on them :p


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    truesmiles
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    I have a stall there myself and things are going grand. It is nice and warm and cosy and worth a visit. No car boot items luckily! ;)


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    opalonline
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    OPAL (Opportunities for Personal Achievement in Life opened their stand at the Red Cow Market this month. We are on site every Saturday between 10am and 6pm. All profits raised go towards the work carried out by The OPAL Foundation and help towards the cost of running The OPAL Positive Psychology & Inner Well Being Centre.

    Products on display include:
      Self-Help & Inspirational Books, CD's etc. Hand Crafted Cards Chinese Health Balls Inscense, Tealights, Candles etc. Chinese Paintings & Art Work - All Originals

    Information is also available on a range of Life Management issues and a Qualified Therapist is on site to provide free advice.

    Visit the OPAL Web Site www.opal.ie or contact us on info@opal.ie 089 4212350


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    sparkles999
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    Hi all, just quick note to say Red Cow Market is closing this weekend (23/6/2013), but most of the traders are moving across the park, to Unit 8, beside Carpetrite, trading as The Dome. We've a bigger building and are planning to have lots more mini-shops there - all quality items, fab food etc. Hope to see you there from 6th July 2013. :)


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