Dog-Friendly Activities in Ballybunion, IE

Marina Market in Cork, IE is pet friendly. The largest indoor market in the area hosts 35+ full-time food vendors. Pups can enjoy a refreshing bowl of water at one of the market’s hydration stations and join you throughout.

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.

Fitzgerald Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Cork, IE. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a stroll throughout this city park, which sprawls over 18 acres and features a fountain, sculptures, manicured landscaping and walking paths.

Cliffs of Moher in Doolin, IE, pet friendly. One of Ireland's most loved natural attractions, the cliffs are home to a number of different trails for you and your pooch to explore together. The breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way, have faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years. Please note that Fido cannot join you inside the visitor center.

Gougane Barra National Forest Park is pet-friendly. An area of wild and beautiful scenery, this magnificent park covers more than 339 acres of land. Located at the edge of the Sheehy mountains, hiking is afoot for you and your pooch at this place of natural beauty. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups leashed and to clean up any mess left behind.

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.

Mizen Head Signal Station is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along to see the coastal views on the pet-friendly trails that lead to this signal station. The paved trail is fun and easy for most levels of walker to enjoy. Dogs are welcome, although they must be picked up after along the way.

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.

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens in Cork, IE is pet friendly. Once the home of the Smith-Barry family, the property is now operated by The Irish Heritage Trust and the public is now welcome to explore the grounds. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, which include the arboretum, gardens and plant collections.

Dog's Bay Beach in Roundstone, IE is pet friendly. This gorgeous horseshoe-shaped beach surrounded by incredible coastal views welcomes dogs to trot on the white sand and through the calm waters that are ideal for swimming and doggy paddling.

Baltimore Beacon Walk is a pet-friendly trail in County Cork, IE. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, this whitewashed tower guards the entrance to the harbor and is the city's major landmark. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the coastal trail that leads to the beacon, which is rated easy and is just over a mile in length.

The Milk Market in Limerick, IE is a pet-friendly open-air market held on Saturdays. Leashed dogs are welcome to peruse the stalls by your side, which include food trucks, craft stalls and The Barking Baker, who stocks a selection of delicious homemade treats for dogs.

Lough Gur Visitor Centre & Lakeshore Park in Limerick, IE is pet friendly. Home to the oldest stone in Ireland, the area is of historical and archaeological significance. Leashed dogs are welcome on the lakeside trails and on tours to learn about the area's highlights. You'll also find a lakeview playground, entrance point coffee kiosk and can book a private guide, too.

Brigit's Garden & Café is a pet-friendly botanical garden in County Galway, IE. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the Celtic-themed gardens surrounded by 11 acres of wildflower gardens. Afterward, find a table at the light-filled garden café and enjoy refreshments with a view of the garden.

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.

Killarney National Park is a pet-friendly recreation area near the town of Killarney in County Kerry, IE. Discover mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls with your leashed pooch on the incredible national park trails, like the moderate Torc Waterfall Trail, the hard Muckross Lake Loop, the easy Ross Castle Loop and more. Don't miss Killarney's Ladies View, one of the most photographed spots in Ireland.

Thomas Faherty Tours is a pet-friendly tour company that operates traditional pony and trap tours of Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands off the coast of Galway, IE. Dogs are welcome on private tours of the island with a local guide who knows all about the island.

Coolwater Garden in Limerick, IE is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog along to this pretty garden that has been artfully designed and includes a lovely water garden. Look out for rare small plants sprinkled throughout the gardens.

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden in County Galway, IE is pet-friendly. Located an hour from Galway, Kylemore Castle was built in the late 1800s and features the largest walled gardens in Ireland. While dogs are not permitted inside the abbey itself or on the shuttle bus, pups on a leash are invited to explore the grounds by your side.

Glengowla Mines in Oughterard, IE is a pet-friendly "show mine" and family farm that offers guided tours and a variety of activities. This working sheep farm hosts sheepdog herding demonstrations that show off the skills of a working dog on a farm. Dogs are welcome on underground mine tours, turf-cutting demonstrations, farm walks and more.