Success of first ever Newry Twilight Market for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Taste Junction initiative are thrilled with the success of the first ever Twilight Market that took place in the city’s unique venue Newry Market on Friday 1st April as part of the Year of Food and Drink.
There were over 50 stalls with pop up restaurants ranging from goat burgers to pizza. Food producers from Northern Ireland with a variety of sauces, oils and chocolates and not to forget the local brewed craft beers and cider that was also served on the night. The atmosphere was electric with live entertainment throughout the night. Stall holders were so busy they sold out of produce, children also enjoyed the special cookery and craft skills that were provided.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Mickey Ruane stated “I am delighted how successful the Twilight Market in Newry was for the local producers, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and for The Year of Food and Drink. It was great to witness the many people who turned out to support and experience the first ever Twilight Market in Newry which was a massive showcase of award winning produce and the vibrant restaurant sector”.
There were thousands of visitors to the Twilight Market, positive comments were received about the excellent and varied range of food and drink available on their own doorstep! Among the feedback received people have mentioned the good atmosphere and buzz at the Twilight Market,they would definitely attend again and would love to have more of these type of markets in Newry. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council look forward to hosting another twilight market in the near future
