Casual Trading
Open air trading of goods is covered by the Casual Trading Act 1995 (Casual Trading Act 1995). Sligo County Council also enforces Sligo County Council Casual Trading Bye Laws 2018.
The Bye-Laws outline the control, regulation, supervision and administration of Casual Trading in the functional area of Sligo County Council, designating the areas in which Casual Trading is permitted, outlining the conditions for trading and the Licensees responsibilities.
To be in compliance with these Bye-Laws trading must not take place outside of the zoned areas/bays and traders must hold a current and valid licence issued by the Local Authority.
For an annual fee, applicants are permitted to trade in one designated bay. This must be indicated on their application form and will also be stated on the issued licence.
Under the Casual Trading Act 1995 (Section 14) it is an offence to trade without a licence and outside the designated areas. Sligo County Council's Litter Wardens, regularly patrol the trading areas and enforce an “on-the-spot” fine for the breach of these Bye-Laws.
Designated Trading Bays
Sligo County Council’s designated Trading Bays can be found in the following locations:
- Ballymote
- Tubbercurry
- Rosses Point
- Enniscrone
- Market Place (Yard), Sligo City
- Doorly Park, Sligo City
- Cleveragh Park, Sligo City
Casual Trading Licences for Events
A Casual trading Event Licence may be issued to a person/market operator/event organiser wishing to engage in Casual Trading during an event. Such licences will prescribe the location for trading and will be subject to the regulations and conditions as specified by Sligo County Council.
Licence Fees
Market Place
1 & 2 car parking space(s) – to be allocated by the Council upon approval of application
3 car parking spaces – Trading Bay No’s: 3A, 7, 8
4 car parking spaces – Trading Bay No’s : 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
| Bay Size | 6 month Licence fees | 12 month Licence fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car parking space | €80 | €150 |
| 2 car parking spaces | €160 | €300 |
| 3 car parking spaces | €235 | €450 |
| 4 car parking spaces | €315 | €600 |
Doorly Park, Cleveragh Park, Tubbercurry, Ballymote
6 month Licence - €285
12 month Licence - €545
Enniscrone, Rosses Point
Off Peak Season 1st October – 31st March - €270
Peak Season 1st April – 30th September - €450
Market Place, Doorly Park, Cleveragh Park, Tubbercurry, Ballymote
Trial Licence - €40
Event Casual Trading Licence:
Location: (Sligo City)
Fee for an individual applying for a Casual Trading Licence to trade during an event - €50 per stall per day
Fees for a Market Operator/Event Organiser to hold a Market during an Event:
€50 per trading stall for 3 days
€20 per trading stall per day
Apply for a Licence
Contact Us
If you have any queries regarding Casual Trading please contact the Environment Section on 071 911 1111.
Completed applications can be returned to Environmental Services, Sligo County Council, Riverside, Sligo or by email to enviro@sligococo.ie
Casual Trading Downloads
Council Casual Trading Act 1995