New farmer's Market, Tallaght

From www.slowfoodireland.com

"NEW FARMERS MARKET, TALLAGHT

"South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the opening of a new weekly Farmers Market in the heart of Tallaght, West Dublin. The market, which will be launched on Friday, 16th March 2007, is located on the “High Streetscape” close to the Abberley Court Hotel.

"The Market will be open every Friday from 10am to 4pm and will offer a wide variety of quality foods, including organic fruit and vegetables from local producers, organic meat, preserves, hand crafted breads and cakes, a selection of handmade goat’s cheese, Italian coffee beans, gourmet sauces, home baked cakes and biscuits, Indian pickles and chutneys, home cooked vegetarian snacks from around the world, organic wines, muesli, pastries and a wide range of olives.

"The Tallaght Farmers Market provides a unique opportunity for local residents to buy “just-picked” produce straight from the farmers who grew it. The grand opening on March 16th will feature local personalities, live music, free food tasting, face painting and other activities for children! "

Flat rate Sunday 95c fare in November: Dublin Bus

The Echo is carrying a half-page colour advert from Dublin Bus this week offering passengers a "flat rate" of 95c for adults and 65c for children, any Sunday in November, "wherever you're headed."

The fine print states: "Applies to cash fares only. Excludes Airlink, Nitelink, ferry services, Tours and Routes 90 and 91."

Tallaght Leisure Centre to open November 13th

Tallaght Leisure Centre is now nearing practical completion, with a number of minor works to be completed. South County Dublin Leisure Services Ltd. has been appointed to manage the facility on behalf of the Council and they are currently engaged in testing of the plant and machinery and will also carry out training for the staff to be employed at the centre. It is envisaged that the pool will open to the public on November 13th. If you have any queries please contact 01-4523300

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Other informationm available at http://www.tallaghtleisure.com/preview_ext.html