Dog-Friendly Activities in Loughrea, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Burtchaell Waterford Walking Tours in Waterford, IE are pet friendly. Your guide, an experienced historical geographer and award-winning tour guide, will lead you on a walking tour of the historic core of Waterford city, known as the Viking Triangle. The excursion lasts one hour and covers over 1,000 years of history. Along the way, you'll sniff out four National Monuments, two Cathedrals and hear all about the legendary characters who once walked these streets. Leashed dogs are welcome.

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.

Connemara National Park is a pet-friendly national park in Co. Galway, IE. Here, you'll discover mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands on a variety of pet-friendly trails. Leashed dogs are welcome on the Lower and Upper Diamond Hill Loop, a popular 4.4-mile moderate trail that leads to stunning views; the easy Sruffaun Boy Trail, a 1-mile loop trail; and Maumonght and Bencullagh, a challenging 5+ mile out-and-back trail, and at a number of other trails.

Carewswood Garden Centre & Cafe is a pet-friendly cafe and garden center in County Cork, IE. Not only can your dog join you for a stroll among the plants in the garden center, but pups are also welcome in the homely cafe. Swing by for "honest food" for breakfast like eggs Benedict or avocado on sourdough toast and lunch classics like soup of the day or a sandwich. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating available.

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.

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.

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.