# Ireland coast guide: dog rules and restrictions Human-readable page: [Ireland coast guide: dog rules and restrictions](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/popular-beaches/). Content version: 2026-10-27. This is not a new check of every source. 90 editorially selected guides, not a measured popularity ranking. A guide can still have unresolved dog-access evidence. A listed location, missing ban, photograph or visitor report does not establish dog permission. Use the linked council, landowner or official visitor source and current entrance signs. This guide covers the Republic of Ireland. County councils and Galway City have different rules. Designated Blue Flag exclusions are separate from general beach lead requirements. Draft bye-laws are not treated as adopted law. Waterford has conflicting September dates; Seapoint has conflicting outside-zone lead guidance. Selected shores with incomplete dog evidence remain explicitly unconfirmed; their photographs and geographical listings do not grant access. ## Clare - [Doughmore Beach · Doonbeg · Clare](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/doughmore-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Fanore Beach · Fanore · Clare](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/fanore-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Lahinch Beach · Lahinch · Clare](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/lahinch-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Spanish Point Beach · Spanish Point · Clare](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/spanish-point-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [White Strand · Miltown Malbay · Clare](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/white-strand-3/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Cork - [Ballydonegan Strand · Allihies · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/ballydonegan-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Barley Cove · Goleen · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/barley-cove/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Church Bay Beach · Crosshaven · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/church-bay-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Dunworly Beach · Timoleague · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/dunworly-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Fountainstown Beach · Crosshaven · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/fountainstown-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Galley Cove Beach · Crookhaven · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/galley-cove-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Garinish Strand · Garinish · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/garnish-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Garretstown Strand · Ballinspittle · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/garretstown-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Garrylucas Beach (White Strand) · Ballinspittle · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/white-strand-7/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Garryvoe Beach · Garryvoe · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/garryvoe-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Inch Beach, Whitegate · Whitegate · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/inch/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Inchydoney Beach · Clonakilty · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/inchydoney-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Myrtleville Beach · Myrtleville · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/myrtleville-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Owenahincha West Beach · Rosscarbery · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/ownahincha-strand-west/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Red Strand · Ardfield · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/red-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Rocky Bay Beach · Minane Bridge · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/rocky-bay/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [The Warren Beach · Rosscarbery · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/the-warren/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Tragumna Beach · Skibbereen · Cork](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/tragumna/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Donegal - [Bundoran beach · Bundoran · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/bundoran-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Carrickfinn Beach · Annagry · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/carrickfinn-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Fintra Beach · Killybegs · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/fintra-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Killahoey Beach · Dunfanaghy · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/killahoey-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Lisfannon Beach · Fahan · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/lisfannon-beach/index.md): Confirm the local dog rules. - [Marble Hill Strand · Portnablagh · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/marble-hill-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Murvagh Beach · Donegal Town · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/murvagh-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Naran Strand · Narin · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/naran-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Portsalon Beach · Portsalon · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/portsalon-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Stroove Beach (White Bay) · Stroove · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/white-strand-4/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Tullan Strand · Bundoran · Donegal](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/tullan-strand/index.md): Confirm Tullan’s dog conditions. ## Dublin - [Burrow Beach · Sutton · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/burrow-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Claremont Beach · Howth · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/claremont-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Donabate Beach · Donabate · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/donabate-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Killiney Beach · Killiney · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/killiney-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Malahide Beach · Malahide · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/malahide-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Portmarnock Beach · Portmarnock · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/portmarnock-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Rush South Beach · Rush · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/rush-south-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Sandycove Beach · Sandycove · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/sandycove-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Seapoint Beach · Monkstown · Dublin](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/seapoint/index.md): Confirm leads outside the bathing area. ## Galway - [Dogs Bay Beach · Roundstone · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/dogs-bay-beach/index.md): Local dog conditions need confirmation. - [Glassilaun Beach · Tullycross · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/glassilaun-beach/index.md): Local dog conditions need confirmation. - [Gorteen Beach · Roundstone · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/gorteen-beach/index.md): Local dog conditions need confirmation. - [Lettergesh Beach · Lettergesh · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/lettergesh-beach/index.md): Local dog conditions need confirmation. - [Renvyle Beach · Tully · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/renvyle-beach/index.md): Local dog conditions need confirmation. - [Silver Strand · Barna · Galway](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/silver-strand-2/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Kerry - [Ballinskelligs Beach · Dungeagan · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/ballinskelligs-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Banna Strand · Ardfert · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/banna-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Béal Bán Beach · Ballyferriter · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/traigh-bheal-ban/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Beale Strand · Ballybunion · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/beale-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Castlegregory Beach · Castlegregory · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/castlegregory-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Coumeenoole Beach · Dunquin · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/coumeenoole-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Cromane Beach · Cromane · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/cromane-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Derrynane Beach · Caherdaniel · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/derrynane-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Fenit Beach · Fenit · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/fenit-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Inch Beach · Annascaul · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/inch-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Kells Beach · Kells · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/kells-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Rossbeigh Beach · Glenbeigh · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/rossbeigh-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [White Strand, Cahersiveen · Cahersiveen · Kerry](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/white-strand-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Mayo - [Bertra Beach · Murrisk · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/bertra-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Carrowmore Beach · Louisburgh · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/carrowmore-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Dooagh Strand · Dooagh · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/dooagh-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Doogort Beach · Doogort · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/doogort-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Elly Bay Beach · Belmullet · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/elly-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Keel Beach · Keel · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/keel-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Keem Beach · Dooagh · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/keem-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Old Head Beach · Louisburgh · Mayo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/old-head-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Sligo - [Enniscrone Beach · Enniscrone · Sligo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/enniscrone-beach/index.md): Check the current Blue Flag exclusion. - [Rosses Point Beach · Rosses Point · Sligo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/rosses-point-beach/index.md): Check the current Blue Flag exclusion. - [Streedagh Beach · Grange · Sligo](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/streedagh-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Waterford - [Annestown Beach · Annestown · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/annestown-beach/index.md): Confirm the local dog rules. - [Ardmore Beach · Ardmore · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/ardmore-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Bunmahon Beach · Bunmahon · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/bunmahon-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Clonea Beach · Dungarvan · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/clonea-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Councillors Strand · Dunmore East · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/councillors-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Kilfarrasy Beach · Fenor · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/kilfarrasy-beach/index.md): Confirm the local dog rules. - [Lawlor's Strand · Dunmore East · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/lawlor-s-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Tramore Beach · Tramore · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/tramore-strand-3/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Woodstown Strand · Woodstown · Waterford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/woodstown-strand/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Wexford - [Ballinesker Beach · Curracloe · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/ballinesker-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Carne Beach · Carne · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/carne-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Curracloe Beach · Curracloe · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/curracloe-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Duncannon Beach · Duncannon · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/duncannon/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Morriscastle Beach · Kilmuckridge · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/morriscastle-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. - [Rosslare Strand Beach · Rosslare Strand · Wexford](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/rosslare-strand-beach/index.md): Published dog rule available; check its dates, zones and validity. ## Wicklow - [Bray Beach · Bray · Wicklow](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/bray-beach/index.md): Confirm the current dog-access policy. - [Brittas Bay · Brittas Bay · Wicklow](https://dogfriendlybeach.uk/ireland/brittas-bay/index.md): Confirm the current dog-access policy.