Forthcoming Car Boot Sales
– updated 21/9/2020
To get your sale listed on this page please contact: collectireland@gmail.com
CANCELLATIONS
Blessington, Co.Wicklow – Hope to resume 27th September – 19/8/20
Please note – unless a Car Boot Sale/Market is clearly shown as having reopened it is probably still closed! Do not go by the yellow “open every Saturday/Sunday icons” – those listings have not been updated since the Covid-19 outbreak!!
BALBRIGGAN MARKET IS CLOSED
Confirmed 8/8/2020
Cavan Town Car Boot Sale
(just outside town on the Ballinagh road near Lidl Supermarket)
(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
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
Mullagh Sports Centre,
Mullagh, Co.Cavan
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale,
Virginia Church of Ireland,
Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia, Co.Cavan
(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
Next sale:
Please check with organisers before setting out!
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
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
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.
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
Next sale:
Latest news: Carrigaline Lions Club
Carrigtwohill Car Boot Sale
Carrigtwohill Community Centre,
Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork
(N25 Cork/Waterford road)
For information please contact
Margaret Long (086) 303 0196
Car Boot Sale
The Pier,
Castletownbere, West Cork
Next sale:
Castletownroche Car Boot Sale
Castletownroche, Co.Cork
(on the N72 Mallow/Fermoy road)
Sundays fortnightly
Next sale:
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
Camden Car Boot Sale
Crosshaven, Co.Cork
Next sale:
Dunmanway Car Boot Sale,
Cotter & Keane Ltd.,
Kilbarry Road, Dunmanway, Co.Cork
Next sale:
Fountainstown Community Association Car Boot Sale,
Fountainstown, Co.Cork
Next sale:
Location: 
Rathcormac Car Boot Sale,
Rathcormac, Co.Cork
Sellers: Car €8. Car + trailer €10. Van €15. Van + trailer €20.
Buyers: €2
The car boot sale takes place in a field on the Castlelyons road. Coming from Cork, turn right at the Rathcormac Inn and the field is located on the right. It’s well signposted.
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
Next sale:
Latest news: Shanagarry Boot Sale
Car Boot Sale
Skibbereen Show Grounds,
Skibbereen, Co.Cork
Next sale:
Bundoran Car Boot Sale
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)
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
Next sale:
Gates open at 7.30 am until 4.30pm.
Further information: (074) 912 2761
Car Boot Sale
Clonleigh Social Centre
(the old bakery)
Castlefinn Road, Lifford, Co.Donegal
From: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Indoor and Outdoor – Tables €10.
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
Innisfails GAA Club,
Carrs Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin.13.
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale,
Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun, Dublin.9.
(on the Ballymun Road near the County Council offices and Shopping Centre)
Normally Every Sunday….
From: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Open to Sellers & Buyers from 8.00am
Sellers fees: €20
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.
Next sale:
Clontarf & Scots Car Boot Sale,
Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church Grounds, Dublin.3.
(corner of Clontarf and Howth Road – opposite Westwood Gym)
Next sale:
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.
Next sale:
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.
Next sale:
Greenhills Community Centre Car Boot Sale
St.Joseph’s Road,
Greenhills, Dublin.12.
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale,
Church of Divine Mercy,
Balgaddy Road, Lucan, Co.Dublin
Next sale:
St Joseph’s College Car Boot Sale,
St Joseph’s College Car Park,
Lucan, Co.Dublin
Next sale:
Queen of Angels Primary School Car Boot Sale,
Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford, Dublin.16.
(near Beacon Hotel/Balally Shopping Centre)
Next sale:
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)
Normally Every Saturday
From: 6.00am – 12 Noon
Sellers: €20
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
Caltra Community Centre,
Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
St.Michael’s Church of Ireland,
Iveragh Road, Killorglin, Co.Kerry
Next sale:
Tralee Car Boot Sale
Kingdom Mart, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Tel: (066) 712 1738
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
Next sale:
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
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
Suncroft Community Centre,
Curragh, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Directions:
Maynooth GAA Club Car Boot Sale
Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Milltown GAA Club Car Boot Sale,
Milltown GFC Grounds,
Newbridge, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Rathangan Mens Shed Car Boot Sale,
Rathangan, Co.Kildare
Next sale:
Indoor & Outdoor Market
Rathangan Community Centre, Rathangan, Co.Kildare
Latest news here: Rathangan-Market
Straffan Car Boot Sale
In the grounds of the Church of Ireland,
Straffan Village, Co.Kildare
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)
Updated 10/9/2020
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 or Alan (086) 044 6525
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!
Mountrath Market/Car Boot Sale
Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Co Laois
Unconfirmed
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
Next sale:
Carrick-on-Shannon Car Boot Sale & Indoor Market
Drishogue, Sligo/Boyle Road,
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co.Leitrim
Tel: (086) 822 7487
From: 6.30am – 2.00pm
Latest news here: Carrick-on-Shannon-Carboot-Sale-Indoor Market
Car Boot Sale & Collectors Market
High Nelly Cafe,
Pallasgreen, Co.Limerick
Next sale/market
Market/Car Boot Sale,
Creamery Yard, Knocklong, Co.Limerick
Next sale:
Latest news here: Knocklong Car Boot Sale
Car Boot Sale
Garryglass Industrial Estate,
Ballysimon Road, Limerick, Co.Limerick
(opposite P.J.Matthew)
From: 8.30am – 2.00pm
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
Further information contact:
Longford Indoor Market & Car Boot Sale
Mastertech Business Park,
Athlone Road, Longford
Tel: (086) 642 7226
From 7.30am
Tea/coffee etc. available
Stalls: €15.
Latest news here: Longford-Indoor-Market
Car Boot Sale
Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue & Recovery Service
Next sale:
Drogheda Town Market
Bolton Square, Drogheda
(close to County Council offices)
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:
Car Boot Sale
Scoil Padraig, Ballina, Co.Mayo
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
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
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
Next sale:
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)
Confirmed 29th August 2020
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
Indoor Market & Carboot Sale
The Hub,
Castlerea, Co.Roscommon
Next sale:
Fethard Folk Museum Car Boot Sale
The Old Goods Yard, Fethard Railway Station, Fethard, Co.Tipperary
Tel: (086) 875 7490 or (052) 31516
Next sale:
Latest news: Fethard-Market
Ardmore Car Boot Sale,
Ardmore, Co.Waterford
Tramore’s Big Booty
Tramore GAA Hall, Riverstown, Tramore
(left at “boat” roundabout, building directly on left)
Next sale:
From: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Public admission is FREE.
FREE Parking.
Sellers: €10-12
(Sellers set-up from 9.30am)
Prices for Stalls – limited amount of tables available to use €12, or book a space and bring your own table €10.
PLEASE PRE-BOOK YOUR SPACE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
With free admission, free parking, food & beverages on site and ALL INDOORS- this is the best place to head on a Sunday whatever the weather!
Refreshments and tuck shop available.
Tea Coffee and soup are available for €1 each, as well as cheese and sausage toasties for €2.
Why not pop in before/after a stroll on the beach?
Toilets available.
Bookings/further info:
Please contact Suzie (087) 247 2005 or tramoresbigbooty@hotmail.com
Directions: Tramore GAA Hall
Latest news here: Tramore’s Big Booty
Car Boot Sale
Waterford Cheshire,
John’s Hill, Waterford
Next sale:
Car Boot Sale
Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co.Wexford
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
New Ross Indoor Car Boot Sale
New Ross Retail Park, New Ross, Co.Wexford
(between Tesco and Joyce’s)
Updated 3/7/2020
From: 9.00am – 3.00pm for buyers.
Sellers set-up: 8.00am
Stalls: €15
Public admission: €1 and accompanied children FREE
Cafe and toilets on site
Further information: Ger (087) 281 8579
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
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)
Next sale:
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
St. Kevin’s Hall/Community Centre,
(beside ALDI)
Blessington, Co.Wicklow
Ballywaltrim Community Centre Car Boot Sale
Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
From: 8.00am to 2.00pm
Sellers: €12 per car in the hall if it’s raining and €10 for outside in carpark.
FREE admission to the public.
Toilets on site.
Also Tea and Coffee for stall holders @ 50c.
Further information: Al Morris (01) 204 0856
St.David’s Car Boot Sale
St.David’s School, Kimberly Road, Greystones, Co.Wicklow
Next sale:
Glendalough Car Boot Sale & Country Market,
Brockagh Resource Centre,
Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Tel: (0404) 45600
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
Our 2020 Car Boot Sale season has been cancelled due to COVID-19 virus.
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.
What part of the country are you in and are you talking about markets or car boot sales?
Anything coming up in Kerry besides the one in Tralee?
Hi Liam,
Only what’s listed I’m afraid. Nothing much stirring down there at the moment – I list as soon as I hear of anything.
David
West Limerick 102fm are still running a Sunday market and car boot sale – the next one is Easter Sunday. Newcastlewest is just over the Kerry border . Marian Harnett
On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Collect Ireland wrote:
> liam commented: “Anything coming up in Kerry besides the one in Tralee?” >
Athenry Car boot sale is back!! Yay, I’ll be contacting ye with the full information. Meanwhile, thank you David for keeping your terrific blog going!
Any sign of st davids in greystones starting for this year …
Hi Jo,
I understand that the sales at St.David’s are due to restart on Sunday 23rd April but I’m awaiting confirmation. I’ll post the details as soon as I have word.
David
Tramore’s Big Booty is on this Sunday in Tramore, Waterford! No gate admission, I offer local community groups the chance to run a door raffle to make a few euros for their clubs. This month we have Klubmusik who teach children to play at a reasonable rate. Feel free to message me if you have questions 🙂 087 247 2005
Hi David just to say I was in Athy carbooth sale on Saturday March 26th and the fee is 16 euro ans not 13 euro. The ground is very rough and the exit path was very muddy. Thanks for the wonderful work you do.
Hi David – great website and thanks for all the work. Looks like everything is taking off second weekend in May. . FYI – All Saint’s in Raheny have put up a sign with the dates for 2017. Found it posted on http://www.rahenycarboot.com/
The dates for 2017 Car Boot Sales are as follows:
May 13th & 27th Saturday
June 10th & 24th Saturday
July 8th & 22nd Saturday
August 12th & 26th Saturday
September 9th & 23rd Saturday
Hi,
Thanks for the wake-up call and I’ve just updated the listing.
David
Is carragh on this monday ..thank you
Hi Jo,
Sorry – can’t help you here. Their website doesn’t mention whether the sale is on and they refuse to answer emails – for years at this stage.
David
Thanks david
Has anyone sold at the east glendalough school in Wicklow, is it busy and how many cars were selling there . Thanks for any feedback
Is the car boot sale in Dun Laoighaire in the school not running anymore?
The Tivoli Road sale in Dun Laoghaire is long gone.
I’m in the Wexford area with many a car load to sell, just wondering if anyone can tell me the best/busiest car boot sale to go to in or around the area. BTW thanks David for all the updated info on the site.
Have you tried the Unyoke? I haven’t been for a while but have found it to be good – as a buyer – in the past.
Yes, I used to sell there a few years ago but sadly, it looks very vacant now. Thanks
Hi there
Could anyone advise on Cork / Kerry Car Boot Sales? I’m looking at Castletownroache and Kilcully, both on this Sunday 10 Sept. which is busier? This is all new to me!
Thanks
SB
You may find this Facebook page useful for Cork Car Boot Sale information: https://www.facebook.com/Cork-carboot-sale-196125650402154/
David parks
Thanks a David – very helpful
hi anyone know if the Tuamgraney, Scarriff Indoor Car Boot Sale is any good for selling bric a brac and a few new items, heard the entrance fee limits people going?
Hi, had a look on here afew days ago and I was sure I saw a listing for Milltown Co Galway on the 11th of November. Just looking there to confirm the details and I can’t find it…an I going mad? Was there a listing removed? Anyone know of any carboot sales near Galway at all? Seems to be a serious lack of them.
Thanks
Hi Emma,
Don’t recall this sale! I haven’t removed anything from the Galway listings recently.
Sorry – perhaps on another site?
David
Bray’s Boghall Road Car Boot Sale is NOT on tomorrow, Sunday 25 February 2018.
Suggestion
Would it be possible to delete the boot sale reviews from 2013-2016 as they no longer relevent
Hi Steve,
Good suggestion. I’ve just deleted comments up to Spring 2017. Sadly, “Collect Ireland” isn’t really suitable as a message board and I haven’t the time or energy to devote to moderating a proper car boot forum.
Thanks for giving me a push.
David
Did not see start and finish times for car boot sale Skibbereen 29/04/2018; please advise?
Hi Cathal,
11am – 4pm as stated on their flyer.
David Parks
Hi David
There is a very large Carboot sale at Longford town stadium car park on Bank holiday Mondays during the summer.
Regards
Damian
Hi there.We are hoping to visit Cork on Sun 8th July.Which car boots are the best/ biggest to go to? Thank you.
Hi I’m just wondering if the Balbriggan market will be open this weekend on easter sunday(21st of April) thank you
Hi Annemarie – I’m afraid that I can’t help you as I have zero contact with anybody connected to the market at Balbriggan. I’m approving your comment but I doubt that you will hear anything back as this site isn’t really a discussion forum.
Thank you.
David
Just heard the car boot sale in Ballywailtrim Community Hall on the Boghall Road in Bray is cancelled until further notice because of corona Virus situation.