New Home for Local Crafters and Traders
Sligo’s vibrant market scene is making a comeback. Following the closure of a large Sunday market earlier this year, dozens of local artisans, producers, and craftspeople have been left without a home. Now, a new initiative is stepping in to fill the gap.
The Sligo Indoor Market at The Canopy will officially on Sunday, 28th of September, in the heart of Sligo town.
The idea began in April when Berenice Beukes hosted an evening market mixing retro food, music, and clothing. That momentum quickly evolved into a one-off Sunday market at the Yeats Building and Courtyard, where many former Strandhill stallholders reunited with each other and their customers. The response was fantastic from both the traders and customers.
To bring the project to life, Berenice partnered with Clodagh S. Higgins — a Business Coach and owner of local Social Media Agency – Sligo Hub. Clodagh co-ordinated communications with stallholders and approached The Canopy, who embraced the idea of giving Sligo’s crafters a new home in the heart of the town centre.
The response was overwhelming with over 87 applicants who were eager to trade. To start the market will have 24 stalls and hopefully there will be space to grow in the future. Messages of support have been coming through from stallholders over the past few weeks as we get closer to opening day – one trader said “It’s brilliant to see such a large response and I think the Canopy is going to be a great success and well done to all involved.”
“When the large one closed, the community lost more than just a market — it lost a meeting place for the people of Sligo. The Canopy gives us a chance to rebuild that energy right in the centre of town, weatherproof and warm. We are truly grateful that the owners of The Canopy were so accommodating and like us, value the importance of having a weekly market in Sligo town.” said co-organiser Clodagh S.Higgins.
“We are delighted to be able to host the indoor market. This is an exciting initiative and further underlines our commitment to assisting local businesses” said owner of The Canopy – Neil Monahan
The Canopy’s central location offers both locals and visitors an easy way to explore Sligo’s creative scene, coffee culture and shop unique, handmade goods. You can expect to find stalls of Jewellery, Art, Clothing, Crochet, Candles, Vinyl, Biltong, Baked treats, Photographic Art, Knitwear, Skincare, Wood Art, 3D Printing plus much more.
The market will run every Sunday leading into Christmas.
