I love car boot sales. They are fun, they allow me to get rid of good quality items that I don’t need anymore, and it is a good outing for the family.
They’re such a fun way to spend time with the family and clear out stuff I no longer need. In this article, I reviewed 25 of the best car boot sales in Ireland. I included as much details as I could so you can enjoy these too.
Kilkenny Sunday Market
Kilkenny Sunday Market is Ireland’s Largest and Longest running car boot sale.
Location: Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch, Kilkenny R95 DW92
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Office (056) 772 9266, Michael (087) 278 7077
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Facilities: Plenty of Parking Spaces.
Many outdoor & indoor trader stalls/tables available.
A large Indoor facility which includes Cafe and toilets with disabled person access.
So if the weather is wet there’s still plenty to see inside where it is dry.
Further Information: Latest news: Castleinch-Venue
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
(Indoor and outdoor with the Hall open for Indoor stall holders.)
Location: The Community Hall, Ballydehob, West Cork
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 3.00pm (Sellers set up from 8.30 am.)
Fees: Sellers: €10 per Car or Van.
Facilities: Free Refreshments available to sellers. Toilet facilities in Hall.
Stallholders must bring their own tables – please!
Free Admission to Public.
Contact: Billy on (087) 681 2347
Indoor Sale in Co. Clare
Location: Tuamgraney, (opposite St.Joseph’s Church) Scarriff, Co.Clare V94 PW40
Opening time: Every Sunday, from: 7.30am to 2.00pm, (gates open 7.30am)
Contact : (061) 921 157 or (087) 249 5123 or (087) 655 8895
Fees: Sellers: €10 cars and €20 vans – no need to book in advance.
Public: Adults €1.50 and children accompanied by adults FREE
Facilities: Tea/Coffee available. Toilets on site.
Malahide Market & Car Boot Sale
Location: Malahide Rugby Club car park, Malahide, County Dublin
Next Sale: Every Saturday
Contact: Malahide Market & Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: Food stalls, ample parking
Road Directions:
From Dublin City Centre: Take the M1 northbound. Exit at Junction 3 for Malahide. Follow the signs for Malahide and continue on Swords Road. Turn right onto Back Road. Malahide Rugby Club is on the left side.
From Dublin Airport: Drive east on the R132. Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Swords Road, then turn right onto Malahide Road. Continue straight to stay on Malahide Road, which becomes Main Street. Turn left onto Back Road, and Malahide Rugby Club will be on your left.
Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale
Location: Kilcully Scout Campsite, Cork City, (northern outskirts)
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening time: Gates open at approximately 8.30am for traders. Customers usually arrive from 9.00am onwards.
Directions: At the Grotto in Blackpool go right, up Dublin Hill and keep going until you reach the Y junction at “The Black Man” pub. Take the left fork and at the bottom of the hill go left at the sign for the Cemetery (sign on right side of the road). Follow this road and park in the parking area next to the graveyard. The Campsite is across the road. Traders, please queue at the marked gate to enter the site.
Fees: Traders €10 (Extra fees may apply in certain cases)
Customers €2 per Adult, Children free!
Further information: bookings@kilcully.com
Belgooly GAA Car Boot Sale
Location: GAA Grounds, Belgooly, Co.Cork
Next Sale: 1st Sunday of the month
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 2.00pm (Gates open at 7.30am for traders – NO bookings required)
Facilities: Toilets provided
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10.
Public admission: € 2 and Children FREE
Direction: Coming from Cork, head for Kinsale, go through Riverstick and continue to Belgooly and turn right at the pubs for GAA pitch. Should be signposted.
Contact: Mairead (087) 138 2493 or email pro.belgooly.cork@gaa.ie
Blarney GAA Club Car Boot Sale
Location: Castle Close Road, Blarney, Co.Cork
Opening Time: The club grounds open at 6.00am for sellers and the public from 7.00am
Facilities: Refreshment and toilet facilities available.
Contact: If you require any further information, please contact Ray Coleman on (087) 233 3180 or email pro.blarney.cork@gaa.ie
Fees: Sellers: Cars €15 + trailer €20.
Small Vans €20 + trailer €25.
Large Vans €30.
Public admission: €3
Free entry for club members.
Further Information: NO BOOKING REQUIRED – just show up on the day! Latest news here: Blarney-GAA
Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
Location: Castletownroche, Co.Cork (on the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road)
Sales signposted from the square in Castletownroche.
Next Sale: Every Monday but check before you go, it varies a lot.
Contact: Lesley (086) 608 9168 or Billy (086) 818 4093
or billysheehan26@gmail.com
Facilities: friendly atmosphere with plenty of parking spaces and trading pitches – inside and out. Inside area makes it ideal for all weather conditions with plenty to be seen inside and refreshments being served all day. Refreshments and toilets on site.
Fees: Sellers: €8 car and €15 van
Admission: Adults €2 and children free.
Direction: From Limerick turn off the N20 to the left heading for Doneraile approx 5 miles at the Cork side of Charleville. Continue through Doneraile taking a left at the top of the village follow signs for Castletownroche.
From Kerry, Mallow or Fermoy follow the N72 to Castletownroche.
Further Information: No need to book in advance just come on the day bring a helper along if you like at no extra charge. Be it for a day’s shopping or a friendly chat, Castletownroche Car Boot Sale is a great way to pass your day.
Car Boot Sale in Rathcormac
Location: The Community Field, Rathcormac, Co.Cork
Next Sale: Sunday, 24th March
Contact: Tom (086) 845 3364 or Kathy (086) 861 3245 or (025) 36415
Opening Time: The queue of traders can normally start anywhere from 7:00 am but any time up to 8:30 am should be fine.
Facilities: Refreshments and toilet facilities available.
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10. Vans €15. Large Vans €20. Buyers: €2
Direction: The car boot sale takes place in the ‘new’ Community Field – signposted from the village.
Further Information: The sale will be run in strict accordance with Government and HSE Covid-19 guidelines and stewards will be on hand for guidance and support should any issues arise.
It is advisable to arrive early, especially if the forecast is good. Arriving early means you can choose to set up in a good location. You need to bring your own display stall. Some people use tables and others just use a sheet to lay on the grass.
Co. Donegal Boot Sale
Location: Bundoran Car Boot Sale & Country Market, Retail Park (behind Lidl)
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: For table booking, call (082) 166 7704
Opening Time: It opens for traders at 7am and for public between 9am and 3pm.
Further Information: Latest news here: Bundoran-Car-Boot-Country-Market
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Location: Clonmany Community Centre, Clonmany, Co.Donegal
Next Sale: First Saturday of every month (March/December)
Contact: Information: (074) 937 6772
Opening Time: From: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Facilities: Refreshments and toilet facilities available.
Fees: Rates: €10 per table.
Letterkenny Community Centre Car Boot Sale (in the car park)
Location: Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal
Next Sale: Every Saturday
Contact: (074) 912 2761
Opening Time: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: For traders, booking a space is essential.
Further Information: Latest news: Letterkenny-Community-Centre
Muff Car Boot Sale
Location: St.Mary’s Community Hall, Muff, Co.Donegal
Next Sale: Second Saturday of the month (March-December)
Contact: For booking a table, contact (074) 93 84572
Opening Time: Doors open at 1pm for traders
Facilities: Cafe on site
Fees: Traders €10. Public admission free.
Further Information: muffcommunityforum@gmail.com
Latest news: Muff-Community-Development
Co. Dublin – Northside
Location: Balbriggan Car Boot Sale, Balbriggan, Co.Dublin
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 2.00pm. Apparently, traders start to gather as early as 6:00am
Fees: Sellers: Cars €20 and Vans €20, Buyers: €2 fee to park the car
Direction: If you are coming from Dublin on the M1, there are two exits for Balbriggan. The 1st exit is signposted as Balbriggan/Walshestown. 2nd Exit is signposted Balbriggan/Naul. Take the 2nd exit. When you reach the top of the slip road, turn right and head over the motorway bridge, go through the next small roundabout on the other side of the bridge. Take the next right and it’s only a few yards further on from the roundabout. The entrance to the market is about 200 yards down on the right-hand side.
Bohemia Flea Market (Indoor and Outdoor)
Location: Le Zeitgeist Flea Market, Kelly’s Yard, Phibsborough, Dublin.7. D07 C434
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: To apply for space please contact us: lezeitgeistcrew@gmail.com
Opening Time: 11am to 5 pm
Further Information: Le-Zeitgeist-Fleamarket
Car Boot Sale in Ballymun
Location: Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun, Dublin.9. (on the Ballymun Road near the County Council offices and Shopping Centre)
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: To book your space, fill in the online form here www.irishcarboot.ie
or telephone (087) 657 0000
Opening Time: From: 7.00am – 1.00pm. Open to Sellers & Buyers from 8.00am
Fees: Sellers fees: €25.
Further Information: Please note that the car boot sale section only caters for people wishing to sell items from their homes and only small vans (Berlingo/Caddy People Carriers/SUVs) are allowed. Hiace/Transit/Sprinter type vehicles are not allowed.
LATEST NEWS HERE: Irish-Car-Boot-News
Botanic Hockey Club Car Boot Sale
Location: St. Mary’s Secondary School – Car Park, Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin.11.
Next Sale: Sunday 21st April, further dates: 19th May
Contact: Helen (085) 766 6541
Opening Time: 8:00 am – 2.00 pm
Facilities: Refreshments and Toilet Facilities
Fees: Cars €20 and Vans €25 (set-up from 7.30 am)
Car Boot Sale in Raheny
Location: St.Paul’s College, Raheny, Dublin.5.
Next Sale: 6th May 2024, further dates 3rd June, 5th August
Contact: 086 264 8868
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fees: €20, small van €30 (Trailers + €10)
Further Information here St.Paul’s Car Boot Sale
Jamestown Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale (Indoor)
Location: 96 Jamestown Road, Inchcore, Dublin.8. D08 E1RX
Next Sale: Every Saturday and Sunday (from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm)
Contact: Tel: (086) 825 3370
Fees: Traders €25 for one day or €45 for the weekend – including your stall.
Direction: Luas: 5 minutes walk away from the Blackhorse Luas stop.
Buses: The 51/b/c/x, 68 & 69 buses all stop on Tyrconnell Road.
The 18 bus stops on the Kylemore Road.
Further Information: www.jamestownmarket.com, info@jamestownmarket.com
Tralee Car Boot Sale
(Indoor & Outdoor)
Location: Kingdom Mart, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Next Sale: Normally every Sunday
Contact: Tel: (066) 712 1738
Opening Time: From: 8:00 am – 12 Noon, Sellers set-up from 7:00am
Fees: Sellers fees: €5-20 depending on the vehicle.
Public Admission: €2.
Co. Kildare Boot Sale
Location: Athy Car Boot Sale & Saturday Market, Hunting Ground Bar & Restaurant – Carpark Dublin Road, Athy, Co.Kildare R14 X602
Next Sale: Every Saturday
Contact: barrymcgovern@yahoo.com
Opening Time: 7.00am until 1.00pm
Fees: Sellers: Cars €20. Vans €24. Trailers €10 to €20.
Further Information: Latest news here: Athy-Car-Boot-Sale
