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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aer Aran Islands is a pet-friendly tour company that operates airplane tours and drop-offs in and around the Aran Islands from Connemara Regional Airport in Inveran near Galway, IE. Passengers are treated to astonishing views of the Cliffs of Moher, Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Óirr from above. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome on board as long as they wear a muzzle during the flight.

Doneraile Court and Estate is a pet-friendly historical landmark north of Cork, IE. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a walk through the gorgeous gardens and parkland estate of North Cork's "real-life Downton Abbey." Located on the banks of the Awbeg River, this picturesque estate is a great place to go for an afternoon stroll with your pooch.

Treaty City Brewery is a pet-friendly brewery in Limerick, IE. Located in the heart of the town, this popular hangout pours pints of local brews and welcomes dogs inside and out. Grab a Harris Pale Ale or Renegade Dry Lager and head out to the lively outdoor space with shady tables.

Curraghchase Forest Park, located near Kilcornan, IE is pet-friendly. With more than 740 acres to explore, leashed dogs are welcome in the parkland, on the trails that lead through mixed woodland and alongside lakes, and at the arboretum at Curragh Chase. The former home of the de Vere family still has a grand house sitting on the hill overlooking the main car park and a man-made lake. There are six walking trails that range from an easy loop trail, multi-use pathways, the Curragh Trail and the Glenisca Trail.

Limerick Greenway, part of The Great Southern Trail, in Limerick, IE is pet friendly. This popular rail-trail invites leashed dogs to discover the beauty of the countryside in County Limerick. 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.

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.