I recently went over to the Point to take the Luas out to Tallaght and found a lovely little market was taking place outside the building. I decided to take a few minutes to have a look around before going on my way.

Being a big fan of good pork, one stall that immediately caught my attention was the one selling ‘Wild Wicklow Pork’ spit-roasted on site. I bought a roll from them for €5 and it was delicious. Whatever the wild Wicklow pig gets up to in its spare time, it certainly makes for a fine end product.

I did a bit of asking around and it turns out this market will be running every Saturday and Sunday for the foreseeable future, presumably to attract people out from town to the new developments at the Point Village.

There are stalls selling specialist foods from all corners of the globe, as well as clothing and book stalls, so there is plenty to explore. A play area for kids is also provided as well as a stage for up-and-coming musicians, all free of charge.

The Point Village Market has everything and is quickly becoming a popular destination for the people of Dublin as a place to meet up. The market has been designed along the lines of Covent Garden in London, aiming to be modern and vibrant, but still keeping the charm of an old-fashioned market.

There are around 100 stalls at the market every weekend. 30 stalls per week are being designated for the public and 15 of these are for anyone who wants to offload their bric-a-brac or spring clean their wardrobe.

These stalls are offered on a first-come first-served basis. The other 15 are designated for students with a valid student card and are free. This is something that Dublin has needed for years and I’m delighted to say that it is on our doorstep, so take the time to go over the East Link Bridge and have a look this summer.