Updated 27/1/2022
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Cavan Town Car Boot Sale
(just outside town on the Ballinagh road near Lidl Supermarket)
Next sale:
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….
Indoor Market/Craft Fair,
Killeshandra Community Hall,
Killeshandra, Co.Cavan
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Car Boot Sale
Mullagh Sports Centre,
Mullagh, Co.Cavan
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Car Boot Sale,
Virginia Church of Ireland,
Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia, Co.Cavan
Next sale:
(3rd Saturday of the month until December)
Latest news here: www.facebook.com/virginiagroup
and updates can also be found here: www.virginia.kilmore.anglican.org
Check out this recent YouTube video of the sale: Virginia CB Sale
Tuamgraney, Scarriff
Indoor Car Boot Sale
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.
Kilcully Scout Camp Car Boot Sale
Kilcully Scout Campsite, Cork City
(northern outskirts)
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
Ballydehob Car Boot Sale
The Community Hall, Ballydehob, West Cork
Sale will be “Outdoor Only” and “will be held in strict accordance with Government and HSE Covid 19 Regulations, and Social Distancing”.
From: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Indoor and Outdoor.
Sellers: €10 per Car or Van.
Sellers set up from 8.30 am.
Stallholders must bring their own tables – please!
Free Admission to Public.
Free Refreshments available to sellers.
Toilet facilities in Hall.
Further Information: Billy on (087) 681 2347
Belgooly GAA Car Boot Sale
GAA Grounds, Belgooly, Co.Cork
Next sale:
From: 9.00am – 3.00pm
(Gates open at 8.00am for traders – NO booking required)
Sellers: Cars €10.
Public admission: € 2 and Children FREE
Toilets provided
Enquiries:
Mary (086) 392 3447 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.
Further dates:
Blarney GAA Club Car Boot Sale,
Castle Close Road, Blarney, Co.Cork
Next sale:
The club grounds open at 7.30am for sellers.
Sellers
Cars €15 and Vans €20
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
Carrigaline Car Boot Sale
The Circus Field,
Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline, Co.Cork
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Latest news: Carrigaline Lions Club
Carrigtwohill Car Boot Sale
Carrigtwohill Community Centre,
Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork
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Car Boot Sale
The Pier,
Castletownbere, West Cork
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Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
Castletownroche, Co.Cork
(on the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road)
Sundays fortnightly
Sales signposted from the square in Castletownroche.
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
Fountainstown Community Association Car Boot Sale,
Fountainstown, Co.Cork
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Location: 
Car Boot Sale,
The Community Field,
Rathcormac, Co.Cork
Sellers: Cars €10. Vans €15. Large Vans €20.
Buyers: €2
The car boot sale now takes place in the ‘new’ Community Field and is 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
Russell Rovers GAA Grounds,
Shanagarry, East Cork
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Latest news: Shanagarry Boot Sale
Car Boot Sale
Skibbereen Show Grounds,
Skibbereen, Co.Cork
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Bundoran Car Boot Sale & Country Market
Retail Park (behind Lidl)
Latest news here: Bundoran-Car-Boot-Country-Market
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Clonmany Community Centre, Clonmany, Co.Donegal
(First Saturday of every month – March/December)
Next sale:
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)
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Map here:
Car Boot Sale
St.Peter’s Church,
Killaght, Dunkineely, Co.Donegal
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Letterkenny Community Centre Car Boot Sale
(in the car park)
Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal
Gates open at 7.30 am until 4.00 pm.
TRADERS – BOOKING A SPACE IS ESSENTIAL!
Further information: (074) 912 2761
Latest news: Letterkenny-Community-Centre
Car Boot Sale
Clonleigh Social Centre
(the old bakery)
Castlefinn Road, Lifford, Co.Donegal
Next sale:
From: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Indoor and Outdoor – Tables €10.
Muff Car Boot Sale
St.Mary’s Community Hall, Muff, Co.Donegal
Balbriggan Car Boot Sale
Balbriggan, Co.Dublin
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!
Car Boot Sale,
Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun, Dublin.9.
(on the Ballymun Road near the County Council offices and Shopping Centre)
The maximum number of traders we can accommodate at the moment is 60 on a first come first served basis.
From: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Open to Sellers & Buyers from 8.00am
Sellers fees: €25.
Please note that the car boot sale section only caters for people wishing to sell items from their homes and only small vans (Berlingo/Caddy People Carriers/SUVs) are allowed. Hiace/Transit/Sprinter type vehicles are not allowed.
To book your space, fill in the online form here www.irishcarboot.ie
or telephone (087) 657 0000
VERY LATEST NEWS HERE: www.facebook.com/irishcarboot
Car Boot Sale
St.Peregrine’s GAA Club,
Blakestown Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin.15.
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Clontarf & Scots Car Boot Sale,
Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church Grounds, Dublin.3.
(corner of Clontarf and Howth Road – opposite Westwood Gym)
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Car Boot Sale
St. Mary’s Secondary School – Car Park,
Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin.11.
(Run by Botanic Hockey Club)
Next sale:
From: 8.00am – 2.00pm
Cars are €15 and Vans are €20
No need to book a slot, just join the car queue from 8.00am
Coffee Shop.
Toilets.
Further information
Contact Helen (085) 766 6541
Car Boot Sale
St.Andrew’s National School Car Park
Church Road, Malahide, Co.Dublin
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
All Saints’ Church,
Howth Road, Raheny Village, Dublin.5.
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Car Boot Sale,
St.Paul’s College,
Raheny, Dublin.5.
Next sale:
Latest news: St.Paul’s Car Boot Sale
Dundrum Car Boot Sale
Grounds of Methodist Church,
Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin.16.
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Greenhills Community Centre Car Boot Sale
St.Joseph’s Road,
Greenhills, Dublin.12.
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Car Boot Sale,
Church of Divine Mercy,
Balgaddy Road, Lucan, Co.Dublin
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St Joseph’s College Car Boot Sale,
St Joseph’s College Car Park,
Lucan, Co.Dublin
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Saturday Market & Carboot Sale,
St.Finian’s National School,
Newcastle-Lyons, Co.Dublin D22 A388
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Queen of Angels Primary School Car Boot Sale,
Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford, Dublin.16.
(near Beacon Hotel/Balally Shopping Centre)
Next sale:
Jamestown Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale
90/96 Jamestown Road,
Inchicore, Dublin.8.
Tel: (086) 825 3370
New, Antique, Second-hand merchandise – Clothing, Footwear, Jewellery,
Household, Furniture, Toys & Children’s Wear, Seasonal Goods, Gifts & Cards,
Tools & Electrical Goods, Confectionary, 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.
Glen Abbey Market & Car Boot Sale
Glen Abbey Complex,
Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin.24.
VERY LATEST NEWS HERE: www.facebook.com/GlenAbbeyMarket
Tallaght Stadium Car Boot Sale
Located on the N81, opposite The Square Shopping Centre
( a few minutes walk from the Red Luas line terminus)
From: 6.00am – 12 Noon
Sellers: €25
Further information: (087) 657 0000
Latest news here: Irish Carboot
Car Boot Sale
Athenry Mart Car Park,
Athenry, Co.Galway
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
St.Michael’s Church of Ireland,
Iveragh Road, Killorglin, Co.Kerry
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Tralee Car Boot Sale
Kingdom Mart, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Tel: (066) 712 1738
Next sale:
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.
Athy Market & Car Boot Sale,
Hunting Ground Bar & Restaurant – Carpark
Dublin Road, Athy, Co.Kildare
From: 7.00am until 1.00pm
Sellers: Cars €17. 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
(Approx. 3 miles NW of Naas)
Next sale:
From: 9.00am – 2.00pm
(Gates open 6:30am/ 7:00am 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
Enquiries: (087) 213 2726
Car Boot Sale
Teach Diarmada (Castledermot Community Centre),
Main Street, Castledermot, Co. Kildare
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Car Boot Sale
Henry Grattan’s Car Park,
Celbridge, Co.Kildare W23 D1K5
Car Boot Sale
Suncroft Community Centre,
Curragh, Co.Kildare
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Directions:
Rathangan Mens Shed Car Boot Sale,
Rathangan, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Latest news: Rathangan-Mens-Shed
Indoor & Outdoor Market
Rathangan Community Centre,
Rathangan, Co.Kildare R51 YF38
Latest news here: Rathangan-Market
Straffan Car Boot Sale
In the grounds of the Church of Ireland,
Straffan Village, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Latest news here: Straffan Car Boot Sale
Cillín Hill Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale,
Cillín Hill Centre,
Dublin Road, Kilkenny R95 A4VP
Tel: Mark (087) 055 2283
(Indoor and Outdoor)
Next sale:
Normally every Saturday
From: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Latest news: Kilkenny-Saturday-Market
Kilkenny Sunday Market
Route N76, Callan Road, Castleinch,
Kilkenny R95 DW92
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
Mountrath Market/Car Boot Sale
Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Co Laois
Next sale:
Normally every Saturday
From: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sellers: Cars €15. Public admission free.
For more information contact: John (086) 406 8036
Car Boot Sale/Market,
Portlaoise Livestock Market,
Portlaoise, Co.Laois
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Carrick-on-Shannon Car Boot Sale & Indoor Market
The Showgrounds, Sligo Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim
Tel: (089) 956 3575
From: 6.30am – 2.00pm
Latest news here: Carrick-on-Shannon-Carboot-Sale-Indoor Market
Car Boot Sale
Garryglass Industrial Estate,
Ballysimon Road, Limerick,
Co.Limerick V94 0D74
(opposite P.J.Matthew)
Next sale:
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
Longford Town Football Club
City Calling Stadium,
Strokestown Road, Longford, Co.Longford
Next sale:
Further information contact:
Longford Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale
Mastertech Business Park,
Athlone Road, Longford
Tel: (086) 642 7226
From 9.00am – 3.00pm
Tea/coffee etc. available
Stalls: €15.
Latest news here: Longford-Indoor-Market
Car Boot Sale
Aston Village Educate Together National School,
Drogheda, Co.Louth A92 DR44
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale/Auto Jumble & Car Show
Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue & Recovery Service
Next sale:
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:
Castlebar Car Boot Sale
Hoban’s Car Park
( just off Main Street)
Castlebar, Co.Mayo
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
Further dates
Car Boot Sale
Foxford Leisure Centre,
Foxford, Co.Mayo
Next sale:
Latest news here: Foxford-Sports-and-Leisure
Na Fianna GAA Club,
Enfield, Co.Meath
Next sale:
Fairyhouse Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale,
Fairyhouse Race Course, Ratoath, Co.Meath
Normally every Sunday – Except Race Days
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,
Kilmessan Parish Hall,
Kilmessan, Co.Meath C15 H368
Next sale:
Latest news here: Kilmessan Car Boot Sale
Parochial Hall, Church Road, Laytown, Co.Meath
(Every Sunday)
Next sale:
Gates open: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sellers: Cars €10 regulars – €15 casuals
Toilets available.
Car Boot Sale,
Diocesan Hall,
St.Loman’s Street, Trim, Co.Meath
Latest news: Trim-car-boot-sale
Truagh Gaels GFC,
Lisseagh, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan
Latest news here: www.truagh.club/
Íontas Car Boot Sale
Íontas, Castleblaney, Co.Monaghan
(Last Saturday of every month March – October)
Next sale:
From: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Sellers: Cars €10 and Vans €15
Booking essential – Tel: (042) 97 53400
Clara Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale
(On the main road between Clara and Moate)
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
Edenderry GAA Car Boot Sale,
Carrick Road,
Edenderry, Co.Offaly R45 W659
(Main Pitch Car Park)
Next sale:
Indoor Market & Carboot Sale
The Hub,
Castlerea, Co.Roscommon
Fethard Folk Museum Car Boot Sale
The Old Goods Yard, Fethard Railway Station, Fethard, Co.Tipperary
Tel: (086) 875 7490 or (052) 31516
Latest news: Fethard-Market
Ardmore Car Boot Sale,
Ardmore, Co.Waterford
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
Waterford Cheshire,
John’s Hill, Waterford
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co.Wexford
Next Sale:
From: 7.30am – 1.00pm
Sellers: €15
Further information: tommymurphy1965@gmail.com
Inch Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale
Inch, Co.Wexford
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
Location: About 3 miles south-west of Wellington Bridge on the R733 – about ten minutes from Passage East car ferry.
Next sale:
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.
Every Bank Holiday Monday – and occasional Saturdays.
Further information: (087) 349 0280………………..not working 27/7/2021…sorry
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)
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
Car Boot Sale
Jack White’s Inn, Brittas Bay
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
St. Kevin’s Hall/Community Centre,
(beside ALDI)
Blessington, Co.Wicklow
Ballywaltrim Community Centre Car Boot Sale
Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
From: 8.00am to 2.00pm
Sellers: €15 per car.
FREE admission to the public.
Toilets on site.
Also Tea and Coffee for stall holders @ 50c.
Further information: Tina (01) 204 0856
ALL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 REGULATIONS IN FORCE
St.David’s Car Boot Sale
St.David’s School, Kimberly Road, Greystones, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
St.Peter’s Parish Centre, Kiltegan, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Latest news here: St-Peters-Parish-Centre-Kiltegan
Glendalough Car Boot Sale & Country Market,
Brockagh Resource Centre,
Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Tel: (0404) 45600
Stallholder information
The barrier will not open to stallholders until 9am.
You can contact us by phone (0404) 45600 – Monday/Friday between 9am and 2pm.
or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com
Social distancing and masks must be worn in accordance with government guidelines.
Car Boot Sale,
Cullen Memorial Park,
Redcross, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
Latest news here: Cullen-Park-Redcross
Car Boot Sale
East Glendalough School,
Station Road, Wicklow, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
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.
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