I really enjoy going to car boot sales. They’re such a fun way to spend time with the family and clear out stuff I no longer need. In this article, I checked out 20 top-notch car boot sales in Ireland. I shared as much info as I can so you can join in the fun too. Let’s begin,
Kilkenny Sunday Market
Kilkenny Sunday Market is the largest and longest running car boot sale in Ireland.
Location: Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch, Kilkenny R95 DW92
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: From: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contact: Office (056) 772 9266, Michael (087) 278 7077
Facilities: No need to worry, Plenty of Parking Spaces.
Many outdoor & indoor trader stalls/tables available.
A big indoor place with a café and bathrooms for people with disabilities. So, if it’s raining outside, you can still have fun indoors where it’s dry.
For More Information: Castleinch-Venue
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.
Dublin Flea Market
Location: The Digital Hub, Dublin 8
Next Sale: Last Sunday of every month
Contact: Dublin Flea Market Website
Opening Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Facilities: Live music, food vendors, community atmosphere
Road Directions
From Dublin City Centre: Drive west on Dame Street towards Christchurch, continue onto Thomas Street. The Digital Hub is located on the left side just after St. James’s Hospital.
From Dublin Airport: Take the M1 towards Dublin city centre, and continue onto Drumcondra Rd. Follow signs for city centre, merging onto Dorset Street, then onto Bolton Street, and continue straight onto King Street North. Turn left onto Church Street, then right onto Bridgefoot Street, continuing onto Thomas Street. The Digital Hub 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: The gates open around 8:30 in the
morning for people who sell stuff. The buyers usually start showing up around
9:00 am.
Directions: When you’re at the Grotto in Blackpool,
turn right. Walk up Dublin Hill and keep going until you get to the Y junction
by “The Black Man” pub. Take the left path, and at the bottom of the
hill, turn left where you see the sign for the Cemetery on the right side of
the road. Follow that road and park in the parking area next to the graveyard.
The Campsite is on the other side of the road. If you’re a trader, wait at the
marked gate to get into the site.
Fees: Traders €10 (Extra fees may apply in certain
cases)
Customers €2 per Adult, Children free!
Further information: bookings@kilcully.com
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
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 too.
Stallholders must bring their own tables – please!
Free Admission to Public.
Contact: (087) 681 2347
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 email at billysheehan26@gmail.com
Facilities: There’s a nice vibe with lots of places
to park and set up shop, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors is great for any
weather and has lots to see, plus they serve drinks and snacks all day. They’ve
also got refreshments and bathrooms available on site.
Fees: Sellers: €8 car and €15 van
Admission: Adults €2 and children free.
Direction: From Limerick, take the N20 exit to the
left towards Doneraile, about 5 miles before Charleville in Cork. Keep going
through Doneraile and turn left at the top of the village, following signs for
Castletownroche.
If you’re coming from Kerry, Mallow, or Fermoy, just follow
the N72 to Castletownroche.
Further Information: You don’t have to plan ahead,
just show up on the day. You can bring a friend for free if you want. Whether you’re
shopping or just want to hang out and talk, Castletownroche Car Boot Sale is a
fun way to spend your day.
Carlow Car Boot Sale
Location: Milford Mart, County Carlow
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Carlow Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: On-site refreshments, ample parking
Road Directions
From Dublin: Take the M9 motorway towards
Waterford/Kilkenny. Exit at junction 4 for Carlow. Follow the signs to Carlow
town via the N80. Once in Carlow town, take the turn onto Athy Road. Strawhall
Industrial Estate is located a short distance down this road.
From Waterford: Head north on the M9 motorway. Exit
at junction 6 for Carlow. Enter Carlow from the south via the N9, continuing
onto the N80 through the town center. Turn onto Athy Road where Strawhall
Industrial Estate is situated.
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 line for traders usually begins
between 7:00 am and 8:30 am.
Facilities: Refreshments and toilet facilities available.
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10. Vans €15. Large
Vans €20. Buyers: €2
Direction: The car boot sale is happening at the
‘new’ Community Field, which you can find by following the signs from the
village.
Further Information: The sale will follow strict
rules from the Government and HSE for Covid-19. There will be helpers to guide
and support you if there are any problems. It’s a good idea to come early,
especially if the weather is nice. Coming early lets you pick a good spot. You
have to bring your own stall for displaying your stuff. Some people use tables,
others just lay a sheet on the grass.
Claremorris Car Boot Sale
Location: Claremorris Mart, County Mayo
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Claremorris Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: On-site refreshments, ample parking
Tallaght Car Boot Sale
Location: Tallaght Stadium, South Dublin
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Tallaght Car
Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Facilities: Food stalls, restroom facilities
Road Directions
From Dublin City Centre: Take the N81 towards
Tallaght. Continue straight onto Tallaght Bypass/Belgard Rd/N81. Take a slight
left onto Whitestown Way. The stadium will be on your right.
From M50: Exit at Junction 11 for Tallaght and merge
onto N81 towards Tallaght. Follow directions as above.
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’re driving from Dublin on the
M1, you’ll see two exits for Balbriggan. The first one says
Balbriggan/Walshestown, and the second one says Balbriggan/Naul. Take the
second exit. When you get to the top of that road, turn right and go over the
bridge. After the bridge, there’s a small roundabout. Go straight through it.
Then take the next right. The market entrance is just a short distance ahead on
the right side, about 200 yards down the road.
Botanic Hockey Club Car Boot Sale
Location: St. Mary’s Secondary School is on the
Car Park, Old Finglas Road, in Glasnevin, Dublin. The zip code is 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)
Waterford Car Boot Sale
Location: Waterford Truck and Motor Centre, County
Waterford
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Waterford Car
Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: Food vendors, restroom facilities
Road Directions
From Waterford City Centre: Drive west on the N25.
Take the R680 towards Portlaw. Continue on the R680 for approximately 12
kilometers. Turn right onto Coolroe, where the car boot sale is held.
From Cork: Head east on the M8, continue onto the N25
towards Waterford. Take the exit towards Portlaw from the N25 onto the R680 and
follow the above directions.
Drogheda Car Boot Sale
Location: Drogheda, County Louth
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Drogheda Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: Food vendors, parking available
Location Details
Address: Not specified for the Drogheda Car Boot Sale
itself. You might want to verify the exact location locally or through
community forums and social media specific to Drogheda.
Ennis Car Boot Sale
Location: Ennis, County Clare
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Ennis Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: Food vendors, restroom facilities
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
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: Athy-Car-Boot-Sale
Limerick Car Boot Sale
Location: Limerick Racecourse, County Limerick
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Limerick Car
Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facilities: Food stalls, restroom facilities
Road Directions
From Limerick City Centre: Drive towards Barrington
Street and follow it to the end where it intersects with Sheep Street. The
Multi Storey Car Park, the location of the car boot sale, is on the left side.
From Dublin: Take the M7 towards Limerick. Continue
onto the M20 when approaching Limerick, and take the exit towards Limerick City
Centre. Follow signs to Barrington Street and then to Sheep Street as above.
Cork Car Boot Sale
Location: Various locations around Cork city and
county
Next Sale: Check local listings for dates and times
Contact: Cork Car Boot Sale Facebook Page
Opening Time: Varies
Facilities: Varies by location
Road Directions
From Cork City: Head north on the M8. Take exit 17
for Watergrasshill/Rathcormac. Continue to Rathcormac village. Turn right at
the Rathcormac Inn onto the Castlelyons road. The field for the car boot sale
is located on the right side and is well-signposted.
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.
Please note that the next sale dates, contacts, and other details might change, so it’s always a good idea to verify the information closer to the date you plan to attend.
