Draft Casual Trading Bye-Laws Published for Carrigaline and Surrounding Areas
Cork County Council has published draft casual trading bye-laws covering Carrigaline and nearby areas including Passage West, Crosshaven, and Monkstown. This important update is now open for public consultation, running until 7 July 2025.
The proposed bye-laws aim to clarify and improve the management of casual trading, creating a more transparent and regulated environment for traders and the local community alike. The changes will help support vibrant, well-organised markets while ensuring fair trading practices.
Meanwhile, Mayo County Council has released its own draft casual trading bye-laws for Castlebar, also open for submissions until 7 July 2025. These regulations seek to modernise trading rules in the town and provide a strong framework to support traders and market activities.
What This Means for IOMST Members
If you trade or plan to trade in Carrigaline, Castlebar, or the surrounding areas, this is an important opportunity to review the draft bye-laws and provide feedback. Engaging with the consultation process helps ensure that the rules reflect the needs of traders and contribute to thriving market communities.
We encourage all members affected by these changes to stay informed, participate in the consultation, and seek advice if needed. A fair and well-regulated casual trading system benefits everyone involved, making markets safer, more professional, and better supported.
For full details and to view the draft bye-laws, visit:
Update – 23 May 2025
Cork County Council has now also published the Draft Casual Provision of Services Bye-Laws 2025, alongside the existing consultation for Carrigaline Municipal District. Both sets of bye-laws are available for public inspection until 25 July 2025.
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