Vintage view: Irish boot sales

Right, I’m going to have to say it. When it comes to thrilling vintage pickings, Irish boot sales generally don’t compare to the UK and US offerings in yard sales and flea markets.

Now, I’m not saying I don’t thunder through early-morning pitches, head bowed into the drizzle with a heart full of hope. A gallant band of professional and semi-professional sellers stud these venues offering genuinely interesting and fairly priced pieces, from vintage jewellery to ceramics and up-cycled furnishings.