Smithfield Horse Fair Licences

If you want to sell horses at Smithfield Horse Fair, you need a Casual Trading Licence.

Apply for a Casual Trading Licence

A Casual Trading Licence is required to sell goods at some events. To apply for a Smithfield Horse Market trading licence, fill and submit the application form below by email or post. See below for contact details.

Application Form for Smithfield Horse Fair Licence

Smithfield Horse Fair Bye-Laws 

Dublin City Council created bye-laws to manage the running of the Smithfield Horse Fair, ensure the safety of all people and protect the welfare of animals. 

These bye-laws came into effect on 15 February 2013. A copy of each is provided to any person applying for a licence. 

Contact

If you have concerns relating to animal welfare, please contact Dublin City Council's Animal Welfare Unit. For all other queries, contact the Licensing and Enforcement Unit using the details below.

Contact Details
Location

Casual Trading

Address

Licensing and Enforcement Unit, City Co-Ordination Office,
Planning, Property and Economic Development Department, Block 5, Floor 1,
Irish, Life Centre, Abbey Street Lower,
Dublin 1
Ireland