Car Boot Sales

Please contact the organisers of sales before travelling long distances as I can’t be responsible for last minute cancellations.

Updated 19/4/2024


To get your sale listed on this page please contact:  collectireland@gmail.com



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Cavan Town Car Boot Sale     

(just outside town on the Ballinagh road near Lidl Supermarket)

Normally Sundays from 8.00am

(sellers set-up from 7.30am)

€10 per pitch.

A mixture of sellers with everything from bread, meat, fish, bric-a-brac…


Car Boot Sale,

Virginia Church of Ireland,

Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia, Co.Cavan A82 VP96

Virginia Church Irl CB Sale APRIL 2024

(and then the 3rd Saturday of the month until November)

Latest news here: www.facebook.com/virginiagroup 

and updates can also be found here: www.virginia.kilmore.anglican.org


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Indoor Car Boot Sale

Tuamgraney,

(opposite St.Joseph’s Church)

Scarriff,

Co.Clare V94 PW40

Every Sunday

From: 7.30am to 2.00pm

(gates open 7.30am)

Enquiries: (061) 921 157 or (087) 249 5123 or (087) 655 8895

Sellers: €10 cars and €20 vans – no need to book in advance.

Public: Adults €1.50 and children accompanied by adults FREE

Tea/Coffee available.

Toilets on site.


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Car Boot Sale

Douglas Community Park,

Church Road, Douglas,

Cork City T12 C840

April 2024 Poster

Bookings: Douglas-CarBoot-Eventbrite

Latest news: Douglas-Tidy-Towns


Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale

Kilcully Scout Campsite, Cork City  

(northern outskirts)

5th MAY

Gates open at approximately 8.30am for traders.

Customers usually arrive from 9.00am onwards.

Directions to site:

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

June 2nd…….


Ballydehob Car Boot Sale  

The Community Hall,

Ballydehob, West Cork

21st April

Sale will be “Outdoor & Indoor”  with the Hall open for Indoor stall holders.

From: 8.00am – 3.00pm

Indoor and Outdoor.

Sellers: €10 per Car or Van.

Sellers set up from 7.30am

Stallholders must bring their own tables – please!

Free Admission to Public.

Free Refreshments available to sellers.

Toilet facilities in Hall.

Further Information:  Nora (085) 228 7284  or  Billy (087) 681 2347


Car Boot Sale,

Riverview Shopping Centre,

MacSwiney Quay,

Bandon

Co.Cork

Next sale:


Belgooly GAA Car Boot Sale

GAA Grounds,

Belgooly, Co.Cork

5th MAY

SUBJECT TO WEATHER!

And then the 1st Sunday of the month until the 6th October 2024

From: 8.00am – 2.00pm

(Gates open at 7.30am for traders – NO booking required)

Sellers: Cars €10.

Public admission: € 2 and Children FREE

Toilets provided

Enquiries:

Mairead (087) 138 2493 or email pro.belgooly.cork@gaa.ie

Directions

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.


Blarney GAA Club Car Boot Sale,

Castle Close Road,

Blarney, Co.Cork  

Next sale:

The club grounds open at 6.00am for sellers and the public from 7.00am

Sellers: 

Cars €15 + trailer €20.

Small Vans €20 + trailer €25.

Large Vans €30.

Public admission:  €3

Free entry for club members.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED – just show up on the day!

Refreshment and toilet facilities available.

If you require any further information, please contact Ray Coleman on (087) 233 3180 or email pro.blarney.cork@gaa.ie

Latest news here: Blarney-GAA


Carrigaline Car Boot Sale

The Circus Field,

Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline, Co.Cork 

Next sale:

Latest news:  Carrigaline Lions Club


Carrigtwohill Car Boot Sale

Carrigtwohill Community Centre,

Carrigtwohill,

Co.Cork

 
Carrigtwohill APRIL 2024
 

 
Castlemartyr Community Council

Car Boot Sale 

GAA Grounds,

Castlemartyr,

Co.Cork P25 W2K4


Castletownroche Car Boot Sale

Castletownroche, Co.Cork 

(on the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road) 

Sales signposted from the square in Castletownroche.

28th APRIL

Great, friendly atmosphere with plenty of parking spaces and trading pitches – inside and out.

No need to book in advance just come on the day bring a helper along if you like at no extra charge.
Inside area makes it ideal for all weather conditions with plenty to be seen inside and refreshments being served all day. 

Be it for a day’s shopping or a friendly chat, Castletownroche Car Boot Sale is a great way to pass your day.

Sellers: €8 car and €15 van

Admission: Adults €2 and children free.

Facilities: Refreshments and toilets on site.

*Indoor area in event of poor weather.

Directions:

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:

Lesley (086) 608 9168 or Billy (086) 818 4093

or billysheehan26@gmail.com


Market & Carboot Sale

Conna Sport Complex,

Conna,

Co.Cork P51 RW62


Fermoy Car Boot Sale,

The Showgrounds P61 X596

Next sale:


Car Boot Sale,  

The Community Field,

Rathcormac, Co.Cork

Rathcormac

21st April

Sellers:  Cars €10.  Vans €15. Large Vans  €20. 

Buyers: €2

The car boot sale takes place in the ‘new’ Community Field – signposted from the village.

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.

Refreshments and toilet facilities available.

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.  The queue of traders can normally start anywhere from 7:00am but any time up to 8:30am should be fine.  So, you just need to turn up on Sunday and someone at the gate will point you in the correct direction.

INFORMATION

Tom (086) 845 3364 or Kathy (086) 861 3245 or (025) 36415


Car Boot Sale

Skibbereen Show Grounds,

Skibbereen, Co.Cork P81 FY79

Skibbereen CB


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Bundoran Car Boot Sale & Country Market

Retail Park (behind Lidl)

Every Sunday

Latest news here: Bundoran-Car-Boot-Country-Market


Indoor Car Boot Sale

Clonmany Community Centre, Clonmany, Co.Donegal

1ST SATURDAY

(March/December)

From: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Rates: €10 per table.

Refreshments and toilet facilities available.

Information: (074) 937 6772


Poultry & Car Boot Sale 

Drumoghill, St.Johnston, Co.Donegal   

(first Sunday of the Month)

Next sale:

Map here: 


Car Boot Sale

St.Peter’s Church,

Killaght, Dunkineely, Co.Donegal

Next sale:


Letterkenny Community Centre Car Boot Sale

(in the car park)

Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal

Letterkenny CB

TRADERS – BOOKING A SPACE IS ESSENTIAL!

Further information: (074) 912 2761

Latest news: Letterkenny-Community-Centre


Muff Car Boot Sale

St.Mary’s Community Hall,

Muff, Co.Donegal

MUFF CB SALE 2

Latest news: Muff-Community-Development


St.Johnston Presbyterian Church Car Boot Sale

Church Street, St.Johnston, Co.Donegal F93 YX02

St.Johnston Presbyterian CB Sale


Southside

Balbriggan Car Boot Sale 

Balbriggan, Co.Dublin

Every Sunday

From: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Apparently, traders start to gather as early as 6:00am

Sellers: Cars €20 and Vans €20

Directions: 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.

Buyers: €2 fee to park the car, but it is a large market with, I would say, easily over 100 stalls. It’s just held in a very large field, so people should bring their wellies if it has been raining. Well worth a visit!


Le Zeitgeist Flea Market,

Kelly’s Yard,

Phibsborough,

Dublin.7.

D07 C434

Latest information: Le-Zeitgeist-Fleamarket 

To apply for space please contact us:  lezeitgeistcrew@gmail.com


Car Boot Sale,

Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School,

Ballymun, Dublin.9.

Ballymun CB Sale

Not officially verified to me – so turn up at your risk!


Botanic Hockey Club Car Boot Sale  

St. Mary’s Secondary School – Car Park, 

Old Finglas Road, GULL

Glasnevin, Dublin.11.

Botanic Hockey Club APRIL 2024


All Saint’s Car Boot Sale

Howth Road,

Raheny,

Dublin.5.


St.Paul’s College,

Raheny,

Dublin.5.

St.Pauls RAHENY MAY 2024 CB SALE

Latest news:  St.Paul’s Car Boot Sale


Southside

Dundrum Car Boot Sale

Grounds of Methodist Church,

Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin.16.

Next sale:


Jamestown Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale

96 Jamestown Road,

Inchicore,

Dublin.8.

D08 E1RX

Tel: (086) 825 3370

www.jamestownmarket.com

info@jamestownmarket.com

jamestown

New, Antique, Second-hand merchandise – Clothing, Footwear, Jewellery,

Household, Furniture, Toys & Children’s Wear, Seasonal Goods, Gifts & Cards,

Tools & Electrical Goods, Confectionery, Fruit & Veg, CD’s & DVD’s, Books,

Pet Foods, Bric a Brac, Car Boot Stalls etc.

Traders

€25 for one day or €45 for the weekend – including your stall.

How to get there:

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.


Tallaght Stadium Car Boot Sale 

Located on the N81, opposite The Square Shopping Centre

BALLYMUN NOTICE


Craft Fair & Car Boot Sale

Greenhills Community Centre,

St.Joseph’s Road, Greenhills,

Dublin D12 Y899


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Lettermullen GALWAY CB SALE


Killimor Village Enhancement

Loughrea Road,

KILLIMOR,

Co.Galway H53 Y7R5

Next sale:


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Car Boot Sale

St.Michael’s Church of Ireland,

Iveragh Road,

Killorglin, Co.Kerry V93 KX53


Tralee Car Boot Sale 

Kingdom Mart, Tralee, Co.Kerry

Tel: (066) 712 1738

Normally every Sunday

From: 8:00am – 12 Noon

Sellers set-up from 7:00am

Sellers fees: €5-20 depending on the vehicle.

Indoor & Outdoor.

Public Admission: €2.


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Athy Car Boot Sale & Saturday Market,

Hunting Ground Bar & Restaurant – Carpark

Dublin Road, Athy, Co.Kildare R14 X602

barrymcgovern@yahoo.com

EVERY SATURDAY 2

From: 7.00am until 1.00pm

Sellers: Cars €20. Vans €24. Trailers €10 to €20.

Latest news here:  Athy-Car-Boot-Sale


Caragh Car Boot Sale

Caragh Community Centre Car Park,

Caragh, Co.Kildare  W91 RV07

(Approx. 3 miles NW of Naas)

Next sale:

From: 9.00am – 2.00pm

(Gates open 6:30am for sellers)

Sellers: €15 for cars. €20 small vans. €25 large vans and commercials.

NO PRE-BOOKING required, just turn up and pay at the gate.

Click here for map: Caragh Community Centre


Car Boot Sale 

Suncroft Community Centre, 

Curragh, Co.Kildare

Next sale: 

Directions: 


Car Boot Sale

Moorefield GAA Club,

Pollardstown,

The Curragh,

Co.Kildare R56 YH94


Carboot Sale & Market

Rathangan Community Centre,

Rathangan,

Co.Kildare R51 YF38

Last Sunday of every month February to November.

Latest news here:  Rathangan-Market


Straffan Car Boot Sale

In the grounds of the Church of Ireland,

Straffan Village,

Co.Kildare,

W23 HC81

Next sale:

Latest news here: Straffan Car Boot Sale


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Cillín Hill Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale

Cillín Hill Centre,

Dublin Road, Kilkenny R95 A4VP

Tel:  Mark (087) 055 2283

(Indoor and Outdoor)

EVERY SATURDAY 2

From: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Latest news: Kilkenny-Saturday-Market


Kilkenny Sunday Market

Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch,

Kilkenny R95 DW92

CASTLEINCH

From: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Ireland’s Largest and Longest running car boot sale.

Further information

Office (056) 772 9266

Michael (087) 278 7077

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!

Latest news: Castleinch-Venue


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Solas Eco Car Boot Sale 

Lea Road, Portarlington,

Co.Laois R32 RPX8


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Mushroom Tunnels CARRICK CB Sale

Updated 27/9/2023.

For another Carrick-on-Shannon sale – see Co.Roscommon.


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Car Boot Sale

Croom Sports Complex,

Croom, Co.Limerick

V35 PT04

www.cromadh.com/events/all

CROOM CB SALE


Car Boot Sale

Garryglass Industrial Estate,

Ballysimon Road, Limerick,

Co.Limerick V94 0D74

(opposite P.J.Matthew)

Ballysimon CB

Every Sunday

From: 7.00am – 1.00pm

Indoor & Outdoor Stalls available

(Dry heated unit with electrical connections)

Indoor stalls and Outdoor stalls: €20

(Outdoor stalls available for €15 if booked a week in advance)

Toilets and Refreshments available

Further information: (085) 169 6776


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Longford Town Football Club

Bishopsgate Stadium,

Strokestown Road, Longford, Co.Longford N39 NX43

Next sale:

From: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Further information contact:  operations@ltfc.ie


Longford Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale

Mastertech Business Park,

Athlone Road, Longford 

Tel: (086) 642 7226

LONGFORD MKT

From 9.00am – 3.00pm

Tea/coffee etc. available

Stalls: €15.

Latest news here: Longford-Indoor-Market


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Aston Village Educate Together

Dunlin Street,

Aston Village,

Drogheda

Co.Louth A92 DR44

ASTON FAIR revised


Drogheda Town Market

Bolton Square,

Drogheda

(close to County Council offices)

Next Market:

From: 9.00 – 1.00pm

Contrary to listings elsewhere this is a market with some casual traders selling books, bric-a-brac etc rather than a car boot sale venue.

Further info:  pat.omahoney@droghedaboro.ie


Car Boot Sale,

McEvoy’s Car Park,

Batchelor’s Walk, Dundalk, Co.Louth  

Next sale:


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Castlebar Car Boot Sale

Hoban’s Car Park

( just off Main Street)

Castlebar, Co.Mayo 

28th APRIL

And the last Sunday of the month until further notice.

Site opens at 8.00am and sales finishes at 3.00pm

Rates and further information: www.castlebarcarbootsale.com

castlebarcarbootsale@gmail.com or Tel: (086) 108 6502

Car Park opens at 7.00am for Sellers

NO booking necessary


Indoor Car Boot Sale

Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre

Green Road, Foxford, Co.Mayo  F26 ND92

Next sale:



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Team Hope Car Boot Sale 

St.Colmcille’s RC Church,

Kells Town,

Co.Meath


Fairyhouse Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale, 

Fairyhouse Race Course, Ratoath, Co.Meath 

Every Sunday

Normally every Sunday – Except Race DaysFairyhouse James

There are approximately 30 Car Boot stands + over 250 Stalls in the market. There are plenty of facilities including toilets, refreshments, places to sit down, parking, invalid parking and toilets.

Car Boot spaces must be pre-booked on the Thursday before you wish to sell by telephoning  (087) 637 2558 after 10am.

Sellers: Cars €25 and Vans €30.

Further details here:  www.fairyhousemarket.ie

* This link provides all the information you need to find your way to Fairyhouse Race Course by car or public transport: http://www.goracing.ie/Content/Fairyhouse/fairyhouseInfo.aspx?id=5738


Car Boot Sale,

Trim Cathedral/St.Patrick’s National School Car Park,

St.Loman’s Street,

Trim, Co.Meath 

TRIM CB APRIL 2024

Latest news:  


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Íontas Arts & Community Centre

Castleblaney, Co.Monaghan A75 HK09

2nd SATURDAY

From: 9.00am – 1.00pm

FREE public admission

Sellers: Cars €10 and Vans €15

Sellers set-up from 7.30am – no need to book in advance

Inquiries – Tel: (042) 97 53400


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Clara Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale

(On the main road between Clara and Moate)

www.clara-market.com

CLARA

Normally every Sunday – check Facebook page for latest news!

From: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Traders can arrive from 7.00am onwards. No pre-booking is required simply turn up on the day.

Indoor and outdoor spaces available.

Car Boot Spaces from €15

Traders selling both new and previously owned items… Tools, Clothes, Flowers and Plants, Toys, DVD’s & CD’s, Household Items & Gifts, Car & Machinery Accessories, Dog Food, Fishing Tackle, Riding Tack, Motorbike Gear, Work Wear, Shoes & Boots, Floor Covering, Fireplaces, Cakes & Home Cooking and more!

Established in 1993 it is one of the bigger markets in Ireland attracting customers and stall holders from all over the country.

Stallholders and traders contact:  Tel: (057) 933 1769

LATEST NEWS HERE:  CLARA MARKET


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Athleague Hall – Indoor Market,

Main Street,

Athleague,

Co.Roscommon F42 P440

ATHLEAGUE MKT MAY 2024


marys-cb-sale-carrick

For another Carrick-on-Shannon sale – see under Co.Leitrim.


Roscommon SPCA Car Boot Sale

Casey’s Londis,

Circular Road,

Roscommon Town F42 RY88

Next sale:  


Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale

The Hub,

Castlerea,

Co.Roscommon F45 AC96


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Achonry Farmers Market,

Car Boot Sale,

Achonry,

Co.Sligo F56 YH93


Car Boot Sale,

Branley’s Yard,

Rathcormac, Co.Sligo F91 D6Y9

Every Sunday from 10am – 2pm

(sellers set-up 8am – 10am)

Information:

Tel: (086) 051 3531 or sligocarboot@gmail.com


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Christy’s Sunday Market

The Old Goods Yard, Fethard Railway Station,

Fethard, Co.Tipperary E91 AN81

Tel: (086) 875 7490 or (052) 31516

www.fethardcarbootsale.com

fethard 2024

Latest news: Fethard-Market


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Ardmore Car Boot Sale

Ardmore, Co.Waterford, P36 D658

Next sale ???


Car Boot Sale

Waterford Cheshire,

John’s Hill, Waterford


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Ballymitty Community Hall

Hilltown,

Ballymitty,

Co.Wexford  Y35 K221

Latest news: Ballymitty-Car-Boot-Sale


Inch Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale

Inch, Co.Wexford

EVERY SATURDAY 2

From: 7.00am – 2.30pm

At St.Mogue’s Community Centre. At the crossroads by Inch Parish Church and Londis. Just off the old N11 road before Inch village.  Signposted.

Contact: Mick Murray (089) 414 6157

Latest news here:   INCH-MARKET


St. Leonard’s Car Boot Sale 

Saltmills,

New Ross,

Co. Wexford Y34 DX02

Location: About 3 miles south-west of Wellington Bridge on the R733 – about ten minutes from Passage East car ferry.

Every Bank Holiday Monday from St.Patrick’s Day until the November Bank Holiday.

From: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Gates open for traders 7.00am

(Queue will form much earlier)

Open to the public from 9.00am

Cars €10. Vans €20. Trucks €30.

Admission charge – all proceeds to the Parish of Tintern (St. Leonards)

Adults €2 and children FREE.

Further information:  (087) 405 6737

Latest news: St.Leonards-Car-Boot-Sale


Unyoke Market & Car Boot Sale

Unyoke, Co.Wexford Y21 DH92

(Near “The Trading Post” shop/filling station on the (R741) – the  road between Gorey and Wexford via Ballycanew)

BALLYWALTRIM

From: 6.00am – 2.00pm

The Unyoke Market & Car Boot is worth a visit providing it’s dry! It gets very messy and dirty if there’s any rain and as most of the stuff is on the ground as opposed to tables, this is a big disadvantage. Like any market the earlier the better. One of the traders told me that she’s there at 6.30am and dealers would be going through her stuff with a torch. I can be there at any time after 9.00am and it seems to be at its busiest from 9.00am to 11.30am. If you arrive after 11.30am some traders are already packing up.

Latest news here:  Unyoke-Carboot-Sale


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Car Boot Sale

Jack White’s Inn,

Brittas Bay,

Co.Wicklow A67 HE06

Next sale:


Car Boot Sale

St. Kevin’s Hall/Community Centre,

(beside ALDI)

Blessington, Co.Wicklow

Blessington CB 28th APRIL 2024


Ballywaltrim Community Centre Car Boot Sale

Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow  

Every Sunday

From: 8.00am to 2.00pm

Sellers: €10 per car.

New stall holders wishing to use the hall must pay €10 annually to cover insurance.

FREE admission to the public.

Toilets on site.

Also Tea and Coffee for stall holders @ 50c.

Further information: Tina (01) 204 0856


Kilcoole Car Boot Sale

Kilcoole,

Co.Wicklow A63 R982


Glendalough Car Boot Sale & Country Market  

Brockagh Resource Centre, 

Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow A98 D3H1

Tel: (0404) 45600

Next sale:

Stallholder information  

The barrier will not open to stallholders until 9am.

You can contact us by phone (0404) 45600 – Wednesday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com

LARAGH MAP


1.) Most car boots start early for sellers [6:30am – 7:30am]. However, for some (Dundrum/Wesley in  Dublin) you would need to be there before 6:00am.  

2.) When you arrive, and start to set-up, you will be beset by a number of buyers, including other Car-Booters, who will hassle you into selling your best items at knock-down prices. Hence, you need to know what to ask for your items, AND what you are prepared to sell them for. Remember, it is a market, and haggling is all part of the fun (?) (We have seen some items we let go early appear on other Car-Booters’ stalls later, and, of course, at a higher price!)

3.) While it is not necessary to have a table to sell, it does seem to be the norm now. Try to have a helper with you, at least for your first sale. You will see many people selling on their own at Car-Boots. But it is my observation that usually they are very experienced and well able to hold their own in any negotiation/situation.

4.) Don’t put all your best stuff out at once. Have a “Draw” item that gets people to come to have a serious look at it. They may not buy it, but they will take a closer look at the rest of your stall. When it’s sold, put out another “Goodie”. You will sell more if people congregate around your stall, but don’t get into a long conversation with one customer.

5.) Make sure to chat to the sellers beside you when you arrive.  While they will be busy with their own stuff, they will usually keep an eye on how you are doing and help out if required.

6.) Bring enough of a cash float with you, in small notes and €2s/€1s and 50cents. We don’t price anything below 50cents. It saves a whole amount of bother giving change. Remember, you will most likely have to pay for your stall (€10/€20) before you make your first sale.

7.) Be careful of someone offering a large note €50/€20 for a small purchase. Check notes with your finger-nail; there is a small rough area on every (genuine) note, which you should feel before you hand over change. Use a cash-bag on a belt around you (not sure of the correct term). Hide large notes you take in away safely and quickly.

8.) Dress warmly; bring a flask and some Sambos. It’s very easy to spend a lot of your hard-earned take on food at the Car-Boot. Resist buying from other stalls unless you spot a REAL bargain. Remember, you are there to de-clutter your own house; not to keep it in the same state.

9.) Bring a sheet of plastic to throw over your stall when (not if) it showers. If it starts to really rain, pack up early so that your stock does not get too wet.

10.) A lot of Car-Booters sit on the edge of the opened boot of their car. It’s a sore place to sit without a cushion, or you could bring a folding chair with you.

11.) Check with the organisers (or here) about on-site toilets. We went back to one Car-Boot and found that the toilets were locked due to refurbishments, and NO alternative provision had been made. Big ‘Black Mark’ there.



To get your sale listed on this page please contact:  collectireland@gmail.com

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