Dog-Friendly Activities in Ballyconnell, IE

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Ballyconnell. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

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 Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in any capital city in Europe. This pet-friendly park boasts a variety of walking paths and trails for you to enjoy with your pooch. Dogs must be on-leash at all times in the park. Make sure your pooch is close by and under control as the park is also home to a herd of fallow deer, who shouldn't be approached. Certain areas in the park are off limits to dogs and their owners. Keep an eye out for signage when you're exploring the park. Phoenix is open every day of the week, all day. See Details
Killiney Hill All good dogs go to Killiney Hill. At least they ought to. It’s dog heaven. A beautiful park to walk your dog off the lead. It has spectacular views of Killiney Bay.

Suitable for: Most. Either walks has a good bit of an incline, but the main paths are laid out in tarmac and stone steps where they get steep.

Potential dangers: You won’t want to leave.
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Secret Street Tours Secret Street Tours is a nonprofit and unique pet-friendly tour company based in Dublin, IE. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners on an excursion of cultural and historic landmarks led by guides who have been affected by homelessness, who will tell you their story as they fill you in on Dublin's. See Details
Marlay Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at the dog run located at Marlay Park in Rathfarnham, Ireland. This well maintained dog park is a popular spot for local dog owners to come and get their pooch some exercise. The high fence around the outside provides a safe and secure area inside for dogs to play in and meet other like-minded pooches who also love tennis balls. See Details
Shanganagh Park Shanganagh Park is a pet-friendly park in Dublin. The trails around the park allow leashed dogs to wander alongside their owners, but the main attraction for dog owners is the huge dog park located within it. This really large, enclosed, safe space for dogs is easily accessible. Owners are reminded to bring their own water, although bowls are provided. The park's location right on the Irish Sea make it a great destination spot to spend a few hours on your next visit to Ireland's capital city. See Details
Merrion Square Merrion Square is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pup on the paved trails of this historic Dublin park. On your wanders, you'll discover an sculpture of famed writer, Oscar Wilde; lovely trees and events throughout the year. Take a break on a bench and soak in the historic culture. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
St. Catherine's Park The dog run at St. Catherine's Park is pet-friendly. You can bring your pooch with you to get some exercise and to meet some other dogs without their leash to hold them back. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. You may also want to take Fido on a leashed walk of the rest of the park on the many pathways that wind around it. The dog run can be accessed all day, every day. See Details
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is pet-friendly. You can take your dog to walk around the folk park with you and enjoy a lovely day out. The only place Fido isn't welcome is inside the castle itself. They are open every day of the week from 9:00am to 8:30pm. See Details
Pawsome Walks Dog Park Pawsome Walks Dog Park is an off-leash facility in Oldtown, IE. With a reservation, your pup can have exclusive access to the park for a delightful 50-minute session, complete with state-of-the-art agility equipment. Whether your dog loves to leap through hoops or conquer ramps, they'll have ample space to play and explore to their heart's content. For bookings and more information, please visit their website. See Details
Stephenstown Pond Stephenstown Pond is a pet-friendly park in Dundalk, IE, where your leashed pooch can join you for a walk along the trail that surrounds a beautiful wildlife pond. After a stroll, head to the park's very own eatery, The Willow Tree Cafe, for a snack you can enjoy on the outdoor tables. Other amenities at the recreation space include a playground, nature walk and Agnes Burns cottage. See Details
The Iveagh Gardens A small, lovely park with tiny thickets of forests, a rose garden, an irish yew bush maze with a sundial at the middle, and open fields of vibrant green grass. There are feisty squirrels that I witnessed several off-leash puppies happily chasing up trees! See Details
The Giant's Causeway On-leash dogs are welcome. The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. See Details
Homebase Cookstown Homebase is a dog-friendly retailer with a location in Cookstown, UK. Fido is welcome to accompany you inside but must be kept on a lead at all times. This DIY store sells everything you need to fix, improve or transform your home or garden. Spruce up your interior space with a splash of paint or wallpaper, new curtains, upholstery or lighting. Homebase also stock gardening essentials, outdoor furniture and barbecue grills. See Details
Mountain Warehouse Mountain Warehouse in Banbridge, UK is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to accompany you inside as long as they remain on a lead. Mountain Warehouse is a British clothing and equipment brand selling necessities for your favorite outdoor pursuits including hiking, camping, cycling and travel. Shoppers can also pick up new gear for Fido such as collars, leads, coats, vests and harnesses. See Details
Mountain Warehouse Mountain Warehouse in Antrim, UK is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to accompany you inside as long as they remain on a lead. Mountain Warehouse is a British clothing and equipment brand selling necessities for your favorite outdoor pursuits including hiking, camping, cycling and travel. Shoppers can also pick up new gear for Fido such as collars, leads, coats, vests and harnesses. See Details
Surfdock Surf Shop & Watersports School Surfdock Surf Shop & Watersports School is a pet-friendly watersports rental company based in Dublin, IE. Rent a paddleboard and go for a self-guided paddle on the River Iffey. Visitors with pups must bring a buoyancy aide with them for their dog if they want to bring them on a paddleboard or kayak adventure. See Details
Wicklow Mountains National Park Wicklow Mountains National Park is pet friendly. Located south of Dublin, in Wicklow, IE, this protected area is the country's largest national park and the only one in the east. Here, you can explore moderate trails like Spinc and Glenealo Valley, Crone Wood and Maulin Mountain Loop, and White Hill and Djouce, along with a variety of other pathways that welcome leashed dogs. From the trails, you'll experience wide-open vistas, mountain roads, mighty lakes and wooded valleys, and can visit historic sites like St Kevin’s monastic settlement at Glendalough. See Details
Woofland Dog Park Fido is invited to play at Woofland Dog Park in Claremorris, IE. This off-leash facility has a sturdy and secure fence, ensuring your peace of mind as your dog freely explores. The park offers various intriguing areas, including a fun agility course crafted from recycled materials and a quirky converted trailer shelter for cover during unexpected downpours. Please note all bookings must be made in advance. See Details
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