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,
Best 20 Car Boot Sales in Ireland
- Kilkenny Sunday Market
- Malahide Market & Car Boot Sale
- Dublin Flea Market
- Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale
- Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
- Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
- Carlow Car Boot Sale
- Car Boot Sale in Rathcormac
- Claremorris Car Boot Sale
- Tallaght Car Boot Sale
- Co. Dublin – Northside
- Botanic Hockey Club Car Boot Sale
- Waterford Car Boot Sale
- Drogheda Car Boot Sale
- Ennis Car Boot Sale
- Jamestown Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale (Indoor)
- Co. Kildare Car Boot Sale
- Limerick Car Boot Sale
- Cork Car Boot Sale
- Indoor Car Boot Sale
Kilkenny Sunday Market
Kilkenny Sunday Market, car boot sale sunday, 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.
If you’re in Dublin, be sure to check out the Herbert Park Food Market too! The Park opens every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free entry. It’s a fantastic spot to enjoy fresh, local food and a friendly atmosphere in the park.
Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale Sunday
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: [email protected]
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale Sunday
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 [email protected]
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 followthe 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 Sunday
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 Carlowtown 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 Sunday
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, [email protected]
Co. Boot Sale Kildare
Location: Athy Car Boot Sale & Saturday Market, Hunting Ground Bar & Restaurant – Carpark Dublin Road, Athy, Co.Kildare R14 X602
Next Sale: Every Saturday car boot sale Kildare happens.
Contact: [email protected]
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.
That’s all for car boot sales Ireland. Hoping you have a good time there. If you want to learn about Herbert Park Market of Dublin. Here(Herbert Park Market) read my article on it.
