Casual Trading Licence

Anyone engaging in Casual Trading in the administrative area of Meath County Council must hold a Casual Trading License. Meath County Council have designated casual trading sites in the County in accordance with the Casual Trading Bye Laws 1997.

In respect of trading on or near a foreshore area, it is vital that the Beaches, Foreshore, Estuaries and Harbours Bye Laws - County Meath - 2010 are adhered to.

Meath County Council accept application forms for Casual Trading Licences at the following locations:

Town/Village                         Location                                            Designated Area

Oldcastle                                 Market Square                                   2 No. Pitches

Athboy                                    Car Park                                             2 No. Pitches

Athboy                                    Main Street                                        1 No. Pitch

*LaytownBettystown               Beach                                                 6 No. Pitches

 

Meath County Council invites applications from parties interested in taking up Casual Trading Licences for trading bays at Bettystown beach. These Licences are to allow trading for the 2026 season.

Further details and application forms / regulations can be obtained from:

  • The Environment Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath. C15Y291
  • by emailing  environment@meathcoco.ie

The closing date for receipt of completed forms is on or before  4.00p.m.  27 March, 2026.  

 

Please note:  Casual Trading Bye-Laws, 1997 Section 24c states the following “Individual Trading spaces shall be allocated by the Council by such methods that it may, at its discretion decide. This shall not exclude allocation by lot”.  

The Council reserves the right to accept or decline any application and to cancel or withdraw any concession issued.