Portlaoise Casual Trading

COVID-19 Notice (26/03/2020)

Following the announcement on Tuesday 24th March 2020 by the Government, Laois County Council wish to advise that the Portlaoise Farmer’s Market will be temporarily closed.

This is in line with Government directives in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which are to include the closure of all non essential business to provide for social distancing. This unfortunately includes the closure of theatres, leisure centres, playgrounds, marts and markets.

Accordingly, it is with regret that Laois County Council must not allow the Portlaoise Market to operate for a period up to and including 17th April 2020.

Any inconvenience caused by this closure is regretted. I hope that once normality returns, the people of Laois will make the extra effort to support our local producers when the market resumes.

Casual Trading in Portlaoise

There is casual trading in Portlaoise every Friday from 9.00 -3.00 in Peppers Lane, off Lyster Square. Please note that Parking is not permitted in that market area between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm on Fridays. Penalties will be incurred for vehicles parked in this area during the time stated above. A map of outlines the area involved.

Please contact the Roads Department if you are interested in being included in the Farmers Market. You can email casualtrading@laoiscoco.ie.

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