Waterford City and Council have announced they have implemented dog-free hours on some beaches in the county.
All dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, will not be allowed on several beaches in the county from the hours of 11am until 7pm during the popular bathing season which includes June, July and August.
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In a post on social media, the council said,
"In order to make #Waterford beaches safe and pleasant for everybody, please remember that Woodstown beach, and the lifeguard patrol areas of Tramore, Bunmahon, Clonea, Ardmore and Dunmore East beaches are dog free areas between 11am and 7pm during the bathing season, with the exception of Guide Dogs and assistance dogs."
In order to make #Waterford beaches safe and pleasant for everybody, please remember that Woodstown beach, and the lifeguard patrol areas of Tramore, Bunmahon, Clonea, Ardmore and Dunmore East beaches are dog free areas between 11am and 7pm during the bathing season, with the… pic.twitter.com/oMuabPw3EK
— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) July 22, 2025
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