The Ultimate Thrift Guide: Budget Finds, Antiques & Vintage Gems in Dublin, Ireland! 🏡'

Discover the best thrifting spots in Dublin, Ireland, where you’ll uncover unique treasures perfect for cottage decor, farmhouse vibes, antique accents, and even mid-century modern finds. Whether you’re shopping for your home or business or just love hunting for second-hand bargains, this video has it all!

Join me as I explore car boot sales, charity shop warehouses, architectural salvage yards, and antique shops to find everything from rustic furniture to vintage decor. This is perfect for anyone who loves sustainable shopping and upcycling.

Car Boot Sales Dublin & Surrounding area (Cheapest spots for bargains):
Balbriggan
Ballymun
Jamestown Indoor Market
Le Zeitgeist Flea Market
Fairyhouse (Meath)
Straffan (Kildare)

Charity shop warehouses with second-hand furniture:
NCBI Ballyfermot warehouse
SVP Navan Warehouse

Architectural Salvage yards in Dublin and the surrounding area:
Macs Warehouse
Landmark Architectural salvage
Kilkenny Architectural salvage

Antique shops in Dublin
The road of Francis St in Dublin 8 (About a 15-minute walk from Stephens Green ) is lined with antique and second-hand shops. The shop I visited was: O'Sullivan Antiques
Straffan Antiques & Victorian Tea Rooms

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:38 Cheapest second hand places in Dublin
00:39 - 02:15 Jamestown Market
02:16 - 04:16 Tallaght Stadium Car Boot Sale
04:17 - 06:31 Straffan Car Boot Sale
06:32 - 08:39 NCBI Furniture Warehouse Ballyfermot
08:40 - 10:36 SVP Furniture Warehouse Navan
10:37 - 11:23 Giveaway
11:24 - 13:47 Macs Warehouse Dublin
13:48 - 15:35 Landmark Architectural Salvage
15:36 - 18:56 Kilkenny Architectural Salvage
18:57 - 20:42 O'Sullivans Antiques
20:43 - 21:38 Straffan Antiques & Victorian Tea Room
21:39 - 22:12 More second-hand/thrifting inspo

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[prariegirl]

Hello, Catherine, from Joanalee in Iowa, USA! When I saw that massive row of sinks, it reminded me of something a YouTuber did. She mounted an old, mildly rusty sink into the top of an old shabby potting table and connected a garden hose to it and had it in her yard for washing and potting, etc. it’s so cute!! I desperately wish we had affordable salvage yards here. Unfortunately the prices are hiked up so high 😞. So I will continue armchair traveling thru your videos 🥰. Cheers! 🥂 Have a blessed day!

[harleymac]

This is going to be a joy to watch. Perfect timing on this chilly Sunday evening. Thank you ❤x

[carolynb]

Love the term bric a brac! Even that is a vintage phrase. Loved seeing what you found as you had a day out having fun. Thanks for bringing us along on your ventures.

[naomiakulu-haulangi]

I agree Kilkenny is amazing 👏..oh how I miss the Grey skies of Ireland 😊Another awesome blog Katherine

[Welivebythesea]

I haven't been to Dublin in years so I'm sure it's high time I made a return trip. However, if and when I do it won't be to go car booting or antique shopping. So you can count me amongst the armchair shoppers and as I'm trying very hard to do a no-spend year this is the best way to shop. So thank you for helping me to keep my pennies in my pocket!

[GardenerPhyl]

This was a lot of fun and so interesting and inspiring. Thanks Catherine!

[susanvelez]

Gosh Katherine loved this video I’m 63 now and I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland

[zoidmo]

Oh dear. These are dangerous places for me. lol. @ 14:20 I want that doggie! so much.
You're the best 'chill channel' for me Catherine. Bless you.

[debbebunch]

Drooling from Michigan, US! The antiques and salvage.. Oh my! Thank you Catherine! 😊

[Kate-oiyt]

So many beautiful things in your intro and I’m just a minute in. Have a hot coffee and I’m settling in with your video on a dark winter’s day. Cheers from Toronto🇨🇦

[CleoGravel]

Love going to flea markets 😊thank you for sharing 😊

[sarahryanthestylecoach]

I love wandering around Mac's Warehouse, what a gem of a place! Thanks for the video Catherine!

[ptdesignsco]

Hello, Catherine, from the French Alps! Thank you for taking us along. I love thrifting as well and enjoy the "brocantes" we have here in France. I'm originally American and find that Europe is a treasure trove of antiques and beautiful pieces😍

[judyparks]

I really enjoyed our ramble around. ❤ A you know I love the "checky thumbs up". Have a great week. ☺🙏

[doriscluthe]

Mac’s Warehouse looks amazing! Wish I would have had more time in Dublin to go antiquing and thrifting. Such a fun video Catherine ❤️

[bmj]

Armchair traveling is one of my favorite sports. I enjoyed going around with you to places in your area. Thanks for taking us with you!

[sharonarrendale]

I love, as we in the states flea markets. You see things that you have never seen in your life. Great bargains. Yes, I don’t do antique stores. But, I love them. Thank you for the adventure!❤

[donnamullins]

Thank you for the adventure. I remember when you and Karen went to the salvage yard and bought the barrels. Came home with a car full of fun garden items. As long as you appreciate beautiful antiques, even if you cannot afford, enjoy the way item are displayed and fabulous tapestry and art. Always a Tea Room near by. Enjoyed the video.

[NanaG-s]

Love the video today ! Like to look around second hand shops, mirrors and lamps and dishes. Love outdoor garden statuary big and small . Thanks four the tour Catherine 😊

[FolliesandFangles]

new subscriber 👋 loved all your suggestions. Im in Limerick and a regular thrifter/antiquer but its good to know whats on the east coast next time I'm over there. Thank you for the link too 😊