I love car boot sales. They are fun, a great way to get rid of good quality items that I don’t need anymore, and an enjoyable outing for the family. In this article, I reviewed 20 of the best car boot sales in Ireland, providing detailed information so you can enjoy them too.
Kilkenny Sunday Market
Location: Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch, Kilkenny R95 DW92
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Contact: Office (056) 772 9266, Michael (087) 278 7077
Opening Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm
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Facilities: Plenty of parking spaces, many outdoor and indoor trader stalls/tables available. The large indoor facility includes a café and toilets with disabled access. So, even if the weather is wet, there’s still plenty to see inside where it’s dry.
Further Information: Latest news: Castleinch-Venue
Indoor Sale in Co. Clare
Location: Tuamgraney, opposite St. Joseph’s Church, Scarriff, Co. Clare V94 PW40
Opening Time: Every Sunday, 7.31am to 2.01pm (gates open at 7.31am)
Contact: (061) 921 157, (087) 249 5123, or (087) 655 8895
Fees: Sellers: €10 for cars and €20 for vans – no need to book in advance. Public: Adults €1.50 and children accompanied by adults are free.
Facilities: Tea/coffee available, toilets on site.
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. Follow this road and go ahead, 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
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
Location: The Community Hall, Ballydehob, West Cork
Next Sale: Every Sunday
Opening Time: 8.01am – 3.01pm (sellers set up from 8.31am)
Fees: Sellers: €10 per car or van.
Facilities: Free refreshments available to sellers. Toilet facilities in the hall. Stallholders must bring their own tables. Free admission to the public.
Contact: Billy on (087) 681 2347
Belgooly GAA Car Boot Sale
Location: GAA Grounds, Belgooly, Co. Cork
Next Sale: 1st Sunday of the month
Opening Time: 8.01 am – 2.01 pm (gates open at 7.31 am for traders – no bookings required)
Facilities: Toilets provided
Fees: Sellers: Cars €10. Public admission: €2, children free
Directions: From Cork, head for Kinsale, go through Riverstick, and continue to Belgooly. Turn right into the pubs for the 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 6.01 am for sellers and the public from 7.01 am
Facilities: Refreshment and toilet facilities available.
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: Blarney-GAA
Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
Location: Castletownroche, Co. Cork (on the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road)
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 environment with plenty of parking space and trading pitch - inside and outside. Inside area makes it ideal for all weather conditions with plenty to see inside and refreshments served all day. Refreshments and toilets on site.
Fees: Sellers: €8 car and €15 van. Admission: Adults €2 and children free.
Directions: From Limerick, turn off the N20 to the left heading for Doneraile, approximately 5 miles at the Cork side of Charleville. Continue through Donarail, take a left at the top of the village and follow the 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 at no extra charge. Castletownroche Car Boot Sale is a great way to spend your day, whether for shopping or a friendly chat.
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: Traders usually start queuing from 7:00am, 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
Directions: 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, with stewards on hand for guidance and support. 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 must bring your own display stall. Some people use tables, and others use a sheet to lie 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, And call (082) 166 7704
Opening Time: Opens for traders at 7am, and for the public between 9am and 3pm.
Further Information: Latest news: 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: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Facilities: Refreshments and toilet facilities available.
Fees: €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: Café 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: 8.00am – 2.00pm (traders start to gather as early as 6:00am)
Fees: Sellers: Cars €20 and Vans €20, Buyers: €2 fee to park the car
Directions: From Dublin on the M1, there are two exits for Balbriggan. The 1st exit is signposted as Balbriggan/Walshestown. The 2nd exit is signposted Balbriggan/Naul. Take the 2