Essential Tips for Visiting Dublin with a Dog

💡 Quick Tips

• 1.Dogs must be on a lead at all times in Phoenix Park, including near the deer herds. The park covers 1,750 acres and certain enclosures are off-limits to dogs entirely. Keep your dog close when deer are visible, as chasing is a serious offence under Irish wildlife law.
• 2.Ireland requires all dogs to be microchipped and registered on an approved database (IKC, Fido, ICC, or Animark) under the Control of Dogs Act. Failure to carry proof of microchipping can result in fines of up to 5,000 euros. If you are travelling from outside Ireland, carry your pet passport and microchip certificate at all times.
• 3.Taxi drivers in Dublin are not legally required to accept dogs, but in practice the majority will. Uber and Free Now drivers are also at their own discretion. The safest approach for late-night or airport journeys is to book a pet-friendly taxi in advance through iCabbi or by calling a local cab company directly.

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