Casual and Event Trading Licences

Casual trading is the selling of goods on the public road or at a place where the public has right of access. A licence is required to engage in casual trading (under the Casual Trading Act 1995) and it is an offence to trade without a valid licence.

Through Dublin City Council, you can apply for the following licence types:

1. Casual Trading (Designated Area)

This allows you to sell goods in a specific street or location that Dublin City Council has approved for trading.

2. Casual Trading (Event)

This allows you to trade at or near a specific event, such as a market or festival. This licence is only valid for the day or days of the event.

3. Temple Bar Market Licence

This casual trading licence is specific to trading in the Temple Bar area. It is tied to the Temple Bar Markets which run regularly.

Bye-Laws

For more detail, you can read our Casual Trading Bye-Laws, which set out the rules around casual trading licences and areas. You can also read our Casual Trading (Fees) Bye-Laws to find out how much a licence will cost.

Designated Area

Designated Area Trading refers to the streets which have been designated as casual trading areas for the sale of certain types of goods. These areas are outlined in the map file below.

If you are a trader with a designated pitch and your license is expiring, you can apply for a new license using one of the methods below:

1. Apply online through CitizenHub.
2. Download and submit the Designated Area Casual Trading Licence application form.

If you are currently unlicensed and would like to apply for a pitch you can submit an expression of interest form to be placed on the waiting list by one of the methods below:

1.  Apply online through Citizenhub.
2. Download and submit the Designated Area Trading Expression Of Interest Form.

Event Trading

A Casual Trading Licence is required by anyone who wishes to sell goods near an event or at certain markets.

Applications and payments for event licences must be received by 4.30pm, 10 working days prior to an event.

Apply through one of the methods below:

1. Apply online through CitizenHub.
2. Download and submit the Casual Event Trading Licence application form below.

Temple Bar Market Trading Licence

This is a specific licence for those wishing to trade at the Temple Bar Market. Those wishing to take part can apply online through CitizenHub.

Submitting Application Forms

Send your application forms by post or email. You can also complete a form at our offices.

Please call to make an appointment before visiting the Council Offices.