FAQs

Can I bring my dog to the forest?

Yes. Forests are great places to walk your dog. However, remember that other visitors use the forest and they may not be as fond of your dog as you are and dogs can also cause disturbance to wildlife and livestock on adjoining farmland. Therefore, you must be aware of what your dog is doing in the forest and be sure that they are under effective control. Effective control means that your dog will come at your command, if not your dog must to be kept on a lead.

A restricted or controlled breed of dog under the relevant Acts must be kept on a lead and muzzled when in a public place. We notify the local Gardaí of incidents where reports of non-compliance occur and it would be helpful if members of the public do likewise.