South Cork suburbs with Mahon Point's Thursday farmers market, a Roosters Piri Piri halal outpost and a scatter of neighbourhood cafes serving the residential commuter belt.
A south-side neighbourhood gem in Ballinlough with a devoted following. The early-morning bread run starts at 07:00 and sells out by midday at weekends.
Order: The morning pastry selection before 9am - arrive at opening for the croissants and pain au chocolat while the batch is still warm
A family bakery in Wilton Shopping Centre, baking the full Irish bread range daily alongside cream cakes and freshly filled rolls for the lunch trade.
Order: Brown soda bread, fresh from morning bake - a reminder that Cork brown bread needs no improvement
Widely regarded as Cork's best farmers market, held every Thursday on the plaza outside Mahon Point Shopping Centre from 10:00 to 14:00. Local producers.
A popular south Cork Saturday morning market in Douglas Court Shopping Centre car park, 10:00 to 14:00. Local farmers, fishers and bakers trade each week.
During the summer months, the Mahon Point Thursday Farmers Market expands with additional pop-up stalls, cooking demonstrations by Cork chefs and special.
A community-facing cookery school in Douglas, 5 minutes from Cork city centre, running one-night evening classes every Monday and Tuesday at €35 per person.