Other Dog Activities in Ireland

Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions in Ireland too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions in Ireland here.

Pet Friendly Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise The monastery of Clonmacnoise, meaning "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", is pet-friendly. It's situated in County Offaly, Ireland on the River Shannon south of Athlone. Clonmacnoise was founded in 544 by St. Ciarán. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Pet Friendly Cong Abbey
Cong Abbey Explore historic Cong Abbey with your pooch. Leashed dogs are welcome on the wooded walks around the abbey grounds and the grassy hills around the historic building. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups and to keep them under control. See Details
The Donkey Sanctuary Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they visit The Donkey Sanctuary, set in the beautiful rolling countryside of County Cork located just outside the village of Liscarroll in Ireland. Over 5,200 donkeys from all parts of Ireland have been rescued since The Donkey Sanctuary opened. You can walk along any of several well-maintained paths with educational placards along the way and view different groups of donkeys in the fields. See Details
Bargetrip.ie Bring your dog on-board for a cruise on the Grand Canal in Co. Kildare. Full and half day barge hire options are available and you can bring the friends and family up to 10 people! See Details
Irish Rail Irish Rail is a pet-friendly mode of transportation in Dublin, IE. Also known as Iarnród Éireann, the operator of the national railway network of Ireland allows dogs to ride in Guards Vans on trains where available and on Intercity buses. Four-legged passengers are officially requested to wear a muzzle and leash on both modes of transport. See Details
Aran Island Ferries Aran Island Ferries in Galway, IE is pet friendly. Ireland's largest and longest year-round ferry company to the Aran Islands are the only ferries that sail year-round to Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer. Leashed dogs are welcome on board Aran Island Ferries, as long as they remain on the outdoor decks for the duration of the voyage. See Details
The Famine Memorial The Famine Memorial is a dog-friendly sculpture in Dublin, IE, designed and crafted by Rowan Gillespie. This moving sculpture's official name is Famine, and it is in remembrance of the people who lost their lives starting in 1845. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk alongside the River Liffey and admire the sculpture. See Details
Aran Bike Hire Aran Bike Hire in Kilronan, IE on the island of Inishmore offers pet-friendly bike rentals. Hop on a bike and place your pooch inside an attachable trailer to explore the largest of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. Due to the size of the trailers, they are only suitable for small or medium dogs. See Details
Pálás Cinema Pálás Cinema is a pet-friendly movie theater in Galway, IE. Hosting regular screenings that allow dogs to join in the fun and watch along, this popular downtown cinema is one of Galway's coolest attractions for pups. Keep an eye on the website for upcoming screenings that allow dogs. See Details
LiKe Bikes LiKe Bikes in Newcastle West, IE is a pet-friendly bike rental company. If you're planning on heading out on the Limerick Greenway with your dog, book a bike with a trailer from LiKe Bikes and extend your trip on the trail. This bicycle rental service is located in the car park of the greenway. See Details
Harbour Queen Ferry, Garnish Island Harbour Queen Ferry is a pet-friendly ferry service in Glengarrif, IE. Hop aboard this 15-minute ferry service to Garnish Island with your pooch, where you'll see seals bathing on rocks, sea eagles soaring in the sky and more on the way. You and your pup can also book one of the three ferries for a private wildlife tour or fishing excursion. See Details
Strokestown Park House & Gardens Strokestown Park in Strokestown County in Roscommon, IE is pet friendly. Located on 300 acres, there's plenty of room to explore with your pooch at Strokestown, a Palladian-style Georgian house with extensive gardens. Dogs are welcome in the cafe, Visitors Centre, and all outdoor areas, but not inside the National Famine Museum and Palladian Mansion. See Details
Wild Atlantic Way The pet-friendly Wild Atlantic Way begins at the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal near Carndonagh, IE. Pups and their owners are welcome to travel this spectacular road, the world's longest signed coastal drive at 1,600 miles. Be sure to stop at the Signature Discovery Point, Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Centre to see one of Ireland's most popular attractions. See Details
Locomotion Bike Rental Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub is pet friendly. Located in the heart of Limerick Greenway, hop in a bike and trailer rental and cruise down the greenway with your four-legged cycling partner. The trail is just under 25 miles in length and starts in Rathkeale, leading to Ardagh, Newcastle West, Barnagh, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale, alongside the Allaghaun River. See Details
Dublin Castle Dublin Castle welcomes dogs to explore their property in Dublin, IE. While pups aren't permitted inside the castle itself, leashed dogs can join their owners on a walk around the grounds and view the former motte-and-bailey castle and current Irish government complex and conference center from the outside. See Details
Dursey Cable Car Dursey Island Cable Car in Cork, IE is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the only cable car that leads from the Irish mainland to Dursey Island, one of the West Cork Islands. Upon arrival on the island, pets are permitted on the main public road and should always remain leashed due to livestock. See Details
Old Irish Ways Old Irish Ways is a pet-friendly museum in Bruff, IE. This folk museum has a varied collection from the last 200 years of country life in Ireland that includes a shop stocked with old items and a variety of antique vehicles to explore outside. See Details
Corkagh Park Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Corkagh Park in Dublin, IE. This large city park is in the southern part of the city and features access to the River Camac, as well as hiking and biking trails, an off-leash dog park, picnic areas, and public restrooms. Pups must be leashed when not in the dog park and cleaned up after. See Details
The Hungry Tree At King’s Inns King's Inn Park is a pet-friendly recreation space in Dublin, IE. Go for a stroll around the park's paved trails, before heading over to The Hungry Tree. This unique natural attraction is the ideal stopping point on a photography tour of the city. Here, you'll find a tree that seems to have swallowed a park bench over time. See Details
St. Patrick’s Park St Patrick’s Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Dublin, IE. Take your leashed dog for an afternoon stroll around this pretty little park that sits in the shadow of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the tallest in Ireland. See Details
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