Menu
24/05/2006
Belfast's Continental Market offers European flavour
The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Europe will be on show in the centre of Belfast this weekend, when the Continental Market returns to the grounds of the City Hall for four days.
Traders from Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Tunisia, Iran and Poland will be setting up their stalls over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, May 26, until Monday, May 29.
“Among the stallholders will be old favourites such as Dutch plant seller Dirk van de Ward,” said Andrew Irvine, Belfast City Council’s Markets Development Officer.
“'The ‘Flying Dutchman' may be the smallest member of the team but what he lacks in stature he certainly makes up for in terms of his huge display of plants and shrubs and also the size of the vehicle he drives. Dirk is one of the largest plant and shrub workers on markets in Holland and loves visiting Belfast.
“Joining Dirk will be Karl Heinz from Germany, with his traditional Schwencklegrille selling Bratwurst Sausages and Julian Jimenez and his wonderful paella, from Cordoba in Spain, cooked to an old traditional family recipe. For garlic lovers such as Peter Kay there will be the grandly named Bolkolord with his garlic bread stall, which is a replica of a giant garlic standing almost 15 feet tall and proudly boasting, 'Garlic Bread – It’s the Future,’” said Andrew.
“There will be cheeses from France and Holland, charcuterie, pates, rich biscuits and cakes from Brittany and M. Couppey, a chef who owns five restaurants in Brittany, cooking up a traditional although specialist dish from the mountain regions of France called Tartiflette, made from Roblechon cheese, ham or bacon, onions, cream and potatoes.
“There also will be a wide range of olives from France, Greece and Italy, anchovies, dried fruits and nuts, garlic, shallots, strawberries and an array of fruit and vegetables from France, fresh bread baked regularly through the day with ‘melt in your mouth’ croissant, pain au raisin and wonderful French tarts.
“On the non-food front there will be leather goods with great handbags from Paris sold by M. Poullain and his wife Myriam, cashmere and silk knitwear, crafts, perfumes from France, and amber and handmade jewellery from Poland. Add to all of this the wonderful aromas of the specialist soaps from Marseille, pot pourri and oils from Provence and it all adds to a great shopping experience tantilising every one of your senses,” said Andrew.
The Continental Market will be open between 10am and 7pm each day at Belfast City Hall.
(SP/KMcA)
Traders from Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Tunisia, Iran and Poland will be setting up their stalls over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, May 26, until Monday, May 29.
“Among the stallholders will be old favourites such as Dutch plant seller Dirk van de Ward,” said Andrew Irvine, Belfast City Council’s Markets Development Officer.
“'The ‘Flying Dutchman' may be the smallest member of the team but what he lacks in stature he certainly makes up for in terms of his huge display of plants and shrubs and also the size of the vehicle he drives. Dirk is one of the largest plant and shrub workers on markets in Holland and loves visiting Belfast.
“Joining Dirk will be Karl Heinz from Germany, with his traditional Schwencklegrille selling Bratwurst Sausages and Julian Jimenez and his wonderful paella, from Cordoba in Spain, cooked to an old traditional family recipe. For garlic lovers such as Peter Kay there will be the grandly named Bolkolord with his garlic bread stall, which is a replica of a giant garlic standing almost 15 feet tall and proudly boasting, 'Garlic Bread – It’s the Future,’” said Andrew.
“There will be cheeses from France and Holland, charcuterie, pates, rich biscuits and cakes from Brittany and M. Couppey, a chef who owns five restaurants in Brittany, cooking up a traditional although specialist dish from the mountain regions of France called Tartiflette, made from Roblechon cheese, ham or bacon, onions, cream and potatoes.
“There also will be a wide range of olives from France, Greece and Italy, anchovies, dried fruits and nuts, garlic, shallots, strawberries and an array of fruit and vegetables from France, fresh bread baked regularly through the day with ‘melt in your mouth’ croissant, pain au raisin and wonderful French tarts.
“On the non-food front there will be leather goods with great handbags from Paris sold by M. Poullain and his wife Myriam, cashmere and silk knitwear, crafts, perfumes from France, and amber and handmade jewellery from Poland. Add to all of this the wonderful aromas of the specialist soaps from Marseille, pot pourri and oils from Provence and it all adds to a great shopping experience tantilising every one of your senses,” said Andrew.
The Continental Market will be open between 10am and 7pm each day at Belfast City Hall.
(SP/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 December 2004
Market brings taste of Europe to Belfast Christmas shoppers
Thousands of shoppers have been enjoying the flavours of the continent this week as they search for Christmas bargains in Belfast city centre. Traders from Spain, Germany, France and Holland have been providing a “taste of Europe” at a special Continental Market, which continues in the City Hall grounds until Thursday evening.
Market brings taste of Europe to Belfast Christmas shoppers
Thousands of shoppers have been enjoying the flavours of the continent this week as they search for Christmas bargains in Belfast city centre. Traders from Spain, Germany, France and Holland have been providing a “taste of Europe” at a special Continental Market, which continues in the City Hall grounds until Thursday evening.
14 November 2024
Belfast Christmas Market Announces Dublin Express As Official Travel Partner
Belfast Christmas Market is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, with the announcement of Dublin Express as its official travel partner. Opening its gates on November 16th at 12 noon, the market is expected to attract over a million visitors.
Belfast Christmas Market Announces Dublin Express As Official Travel Partner
Belfast Christmas Market is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, with the announcement of Dublin Express as its official travel partner. Opening its gates on November 16th at 12 noon, the market is expected to attract over a million visitors.
11 November 2011
Festive Cheer As Belfast Market Returns
Christmas is coming and that means just one thing - the Christmas Market is on the way once again to Belfast. Market Place [Europe] the organisers of the Market are thrilled to once again be bringing the Belfast Christmas Market back to the City on the 19 November for four weeks.
Festive Cheer As Belfast Market Returns
Christmas is coming and that means just one thing - the Christmas Market is on the way once again to Belfast. Market Place [Europe] the organisers of the Market are thrilled to once again be bringing the Belfast Christmas Market back to the City on the 19 November for four weeks.
10 June 2009
Memorial Mass Held For Irish Air France victim
A memorial mass has been held in Roscrea for Dr Aisling Butler, one of the Irish passengers on the Air France jet that crashed last week. The 26-year-old was a native of Ballinakill in Roscrea.
Memorial Mass Held For Irish Air France victim
A memorial mass has been held in Roscrea for Dr Aisling Butler, one of the Irish passengers on the Air France jet that crashed last week. The 26-year-old was a native of Ballinakill in Roscrea.
02 June 2009
Little Hope For Irish Passengers As Air France Wreckage Found
Debris from a plane believed to be the missing Air France Flight 447 has been found floating in the ocean some 400 miles north-east of Brazil, the Brazilian Air Force has revealed.
Little Hope For Irish Passengers As Air France Wreckage Found
Debris from a plane believed to be the missing Air France Flight 447 has been found floating in the ocean some 400 miles north-east of Brazil, the Brazilian Air Force has revealed.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
