Fairyhouse Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

What to Expect

Fairyhouse Sunday Market is Ireland’s largest market, held every Sunday at the famous Fairyhouse Racecourse grounds in Ratoath, Co. Meath. With over 200 stalls across two indoor market areas and an outdoor car boot section, it offers everything from fresh food, clothing, and household goods to antiques and collectables. Car boot sellers can arrive from 6:30am and early-bird shoppers arrive well before 9am for the best finds.

Good to Know

• Every Sunday, open from 6:30am to 5pm (April to late December 2026)

• Over 200 indoor and outdoor stalls plus car boot section

• Car boot spaces must be pre-booked on the preceding Thursday by calling (087) 637 2558 between 10am-4pm

• Car boot seller prices: cars EUR 25, vans EUR 30

• Refreshments and food available on site

• Closed on race days and selected Sundays - check website for closures (29 Sep and 1 Dec 2026 noted as closed)

Getting There

Fairyhouse Racecourse is located just off the M2/M3 motorway corridor, about 25 minutes north of Dublin city centre near Ratoath village. Free parking on site.