I enjoy going to car boot sales a lot. They’re enjoyable, let me sell things I don’t need anymore, and are a good way to spend time with family. In this article, I visited 20 of the top car boot sales in Ireland. I shared plenty of information so you can have fun at them too.
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Kilkenny Sunday Market
The Kilkenny Sunday Market is the biggest and oldest car boot sale in Ireland.
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch, Kilkenny R95 DW92
Facilities: There are lots of places to park your car.
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contact: Office (056) 772 9266, Michael (087) 278 7077
Facilities: many outdoor and indoor merchant stalls/tables accessible.
A large Indoor venue featuring a Café and restrooms with accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
So, in the event of inclement weather, there’s ample indoor attractions where it remains dry.
More Information: Latest news: Castleinch-Venue
Indoor Sale in Co. Clare
Opening time: Every Sunday, from: 7.30am to 2.00pm, (gates open 7.30am)
Location: Tuamgraney, (opposite St.Joseph’s Church) Scarriff, Co.Clare V94 PW40
Fees: Sellers: Cars cost €10, vans cost €20 – no need to book ahead.
Public: Adults pay €1.50, and kids come in free when with adults.
Contact : (061) 921 157 or (087) 249 5123 or (087) 655 8895
Facilities: Tea and coffee are up for grabs. Toilets are available on-site.
Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: Traders can expect the gates to open around 8.30am. Customers typically start arriving from 9.00am onwards.
Location: Kilcully Scout Campsite, Cork City, (northern outskirts)
Directions: To find the Grotto in Blackpool, head right, up Dublin Hill until you reach the Y junction by “The Black Man” pub. Take the left fork, then at the bottom of the hill, turn left at the sign for the Cemetery (on the right side of the road). Follow this road and park in the designated parking area next to the graveyard. The Campsite is located across the road. Traders, kindly queue at the designated gate to enter the site.
Fees: Traders pay €10 (Additional charges may apply in specific instances).
Customers are charged €2 per adult, while children enter for free!
Further information: bookings@kilcully.com
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
(Both indoor and outdoor spaces are available, with the hall accessible for indoor stall holders.)
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 3.00pm (Sellers set up from 8.30 am.)
Location: The Community Hall, Ballydehob, West Cork
Fees: Sellers: €10 per Car or Van.
Contact: Billy on (087) 681 2347
Facilities: Sellers can enjoy complimentary refreshments. Toilet facilities are available in the hall.
Stallholders are reminded to bring their own tables—thank you!
Admission is free for the public.
Belgooly GAA Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: 1st Sunday of the month
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 2.00pm (Gates open at 7.30am for traders – NO bookings required)
Location: GAA Grounds, Belgooly, Co.Cork
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10.
Public : € 2 and Children FREE
Facilities: Toilets provided
Contact: Mairead (087) 138 2493 or email pro.belgooly.cork@gaa.ie
Direction: If you’re traveling from Cork, make your way towards Kinsale. Pass through Riverstick and keep going until you reach Belgooly. Then, turn right at the pubs towards the GAA pitch. Look out for signs to guide you along the way.
Blarney GAA Club Car Boot Sale
Opening Time: The club grounds open at 6.00am for sellers and the public from 7.00am
Location: Castle Close Road, Blarney, Co.Cork
Fees: Cars: €15, with trailers: €20.
Small vans: €20, with trailers: €25.
Large vans: €30.
Public admission: €3.
Free entry for club members.
Facilities: Refreshment & toilet facilities are available.
Contact: If you require any further information, please contact Ray Coleman on (087) 233 3180 or email pro.blarney.cork@gaa.ie
More Information: NO BOOKING NEEDED – simply show up on the day! Stay updated with the latest news here: Blarney-GAA
Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: Every Monday, but it’s advisable to check before you go.
Location: Located in Castletownroche, Co. Cork, along the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road.
Fees: Sellers: €8 car and €15 van
Public admission: Adults €2 and children free.
Facilities: Experience a welcoming atmosphere with abundant parking spaces and trading pitches available both indoors and outdoors. The indoor area provides an ideal setting for all weather conditions, offering plenty to explore with refreshments served throughout the day. Rest assured, refreshments and restroom facilities are conveniently located on-site.
Contact: Lesley (086) 608 9168 or Billy (086) 818 4093
or billysheehan26@gmail.com
Direction:From Limerick, take a left turn off the N20 towards Doneraile, approximately 5 miles on the Cork side of Charleville. Continue through Doneraile, then take a left at the top of the village and follow signs for Castletownroche.
From Kerry, Mallow, or Fermoy, simply follow the N72 to Castletownroche.
More 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
Next Sale: Sunday, 21 April 2024
Opening Time: Traders usually start lining up from 7:00 am, but coming by anytime before 8:30 am is also okay.
Location: The Community Field, Rathcormac, Co.Cork
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10, Vans €15, Large Vans €20. Buyers: €2 entry fee.
Facilities: Refreshment & toilet facilities are available.
Contact: Kathy (086) 861 3245 or (025) 36415 or Tom (086) 845 3364
or billysheehan26@gmail.com
Direction: The car boot sale happens in the ‘new’ Community Field, with signs directing from the village.
From Kerry, Mallow, or Fermoy, simply follow the N72 to Castletownroche.
More Information: The sale will follow the Government and HSE Covid-19 rules, with helpers around for any questions.
It’s best to come early, especially on sunny days. Being early lets you pick a good spot. You’ll need to bring your own display stand—some use tables, others just spread out a sheet on the grass.
Co. Donegal Boot Sale
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: Traders can arrive starting from 7am, while the public is welcome from 9am to 3pm.
Location: Bundoran Car Boot Sale & Country Market, Retail Park (behind Lidl)
Contact: For booking, call (082) 166 7704
From Kerry, Mallow, or Fermoy, simply follow the N72 to Castletownroche.
More Information: Latest news here: Bundoran-Car-Boot-Country-Market
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: First Saturday of every month (March/December)
Opening Time: From: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Clonmany Community Centre, Clonmany, Co.Donegal
Fees: Rates: €10 per table.
Facilities: Refreshment & toilet facilities are available.
Contact: Information: (074) 937 6772
Letterkenny Community Centre Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: Every Saturday
Opening Time: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal
Fees: Traders must book a space in advance.
Contact: (074) 912 2761
More Information: Latest news: Letterkenny-Community-Centre
Co. Dublin – Northside
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: Open from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Traders typically start gathering as early as 6:00am.
Location: Balbriggan Car Boot Sale, Balbriggan, Co.Dublin
Fees: For sellers, cars and vans are €20 each. Buyers pay a €2 fee for parking.
Direction: If you’re coming from Dublin on the M1, you’ll encounter two exits for Balbriggan. The first exit is signposted as Balbriggan/Walshestown, while the second exit is signposted Balbriggan/Naul. Take the second exit. Once you reach the top of the slip road, turn right and cross over the motorway bridge. Proceed through the next small roundabout on the other side of the bridge. Take the next right, and you’ll find the market entrance just a few yards further ahead on the right-hand side. It’s about 200 yards down from the roundabout.
Muff Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: Second Saturday of the month (March-December)
Opening Time: Traders can enter starting from 1pm.
Location: St.Mary’s Community Hall, Muff, Co.Donegal
Fees: Traders: €10. Public: free.
Facilities: There’s a café available on-site.
Contact: For booking , contact (074) 93 84572
Further Information: Email: muffcommunityforum@gmail.com
Latest news: Muff-Community-Development
Bohemia Flea Market (Indoor/Outdoor)
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: 11am to 5 pm
Location: Le Zeitgeist Flea Market, Kelly’s Yard, Phibsborough, Dublin.7. D07 C434
Contact: To apply for space, contact: lezeitgeistcrew@gmail.com
More Information: Le-Zeitgeist-Fleamarket
Botanic Hockey Club Car Boot Sale
Next Sale: Sunday 21st April, further dates: 19th May
Opening Time: 8:00 am – 2.00 pm
Location: Location: St. Mary’s Secondary School Car Park, situated on Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
Facilities: Refreshment & toilet facilities are available.
Fees: Cars €20 and Vans €25 (set-up from 7.30 am)
Contact: Helen (085) 766 6541
Car Boot Sale in Ballymun
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: For Sellers: From 7.00am – 1.00pm. For Buyers: from 8.00am
Location: Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun, Dublin.9
Fees: Sellers fees: €25.
Contact: To book, fillthe form here www.irishcarboot.ie
or telephone (087) 657 0000
More Information: Kindly be aware that the car boot sale section is exclusively for individuals looking to sell household items, and only small vans (such as Berlingo, Caddy People Carriers, and SUVs) are permitted. Hiace, Transit, Sprinter type vehicles are not permitted.
LATEST NEWS HERE: Irish-Car-Boot-News
Car Boot Sale in Raheny
Next Sale: 6th May 2024,3rd June, 5th August
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: St.Paul’s College, Raheny, Dublin.5.
Fees: €20, small van €30 (Trailers: additional €10).
Contact: 086 264 8868
More Information: St.Paul’s Car Boot Sale
Jamestown Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale (Indoor)
Next Sale: Every Saturday and Sunday
Opening Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: 96 Jamestown Road, Inchcore, Dublin.8. D08 E1RX
Fees: Traders: €25/day or €45/weekend (includes stall).
Contact: Tel: (086) 825 3370
Direction: Luas: A 5-minute walk from the Blackhorse Luas stop.
Buses: The 51/b/c/x, 68, and 69 buses all stop on Tyrconnell Road.
The 18 bus stops on the Kylemore Road.
More Information: Email: info@jamestownmarket.com, www.jamestownmarket.com
Co. Kildare Boot Sale
Next Sale: Every Saturday
Opening Time: 7.00am until 1.00pm
Location: Athy Car Boot Sale & Saturday Market takes place at the Hunting Ground Bar & Restaurant car park, located on Dublin Road, Athy, Co. Kildare, with the postcode R14 X602.
Fees: Sellers: Cars €20. Vans €24. Trailers €10 to €20.
Contact: barrymcgovern@yahoo.com
More Information: Latest news here: Athy-Car-Boot-Sale
Tralee Car Boot Sale (Indoor/Outdoor)
Next Sale: every Sunday
Opening Time: Open hours: 8:00 am – 12 Noon. Sellers can set up from 7:00 am.
Location: Kingdom Mart, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Fees: Seller Fees: Range from €5 to €20, depending on the vehicle.
Public Admission: €2.
Contact: Tel: (066) 712 1738
