Calling all dog owners and dog lovers – Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly festival is coming to Cork and Dublin!
Pups in the Park is Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly festival which is due to be a hit with both dogs and dog owners over the next two weekends, with plenty of fun activities, exciting events and even dedicated breed meet-ups for your pup to enjoy.
The festival, which has tickets available right now, is not to be missed, especially for those keen to get involved with one of the most exciting dog-friendly events of the year. There are endless things to look forward to, so let us give you all the details.
Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly festival – what to expect
Dog owners can expect to learn some fantastic things, such as tips on dog behaviour, puppy training techniques, how to give your senior dog a balanced life, and other great tips and tricks from The Irish Dogfather – Rob Walshe.
As Ireland‘s ultimate dog-friendly festival, there will also be plenty of boot camps, assistance dog training techniques, and many dog experts who can answer any of your doggy-related questions.
When it comes to food, there will be a wide range of food vendors on site to keep the humans fed and watered, while dogs can find healthy treats throughout the festival.
Not to mention that nutritional experts will be on hand to answer burning questions about your furry friend’s diet.
This is one of the most exciting dog-friendly festivals of the year, and since tickets are limited, make sure to grab yours while you can! You and your pup are in for a treat!
Pups in the Park – all the details
Dates & Location
Dublin: 22–23 April, 9:30 am–5:30 pm, at Marlay Park, Dublin 16
Cork: 29–30 April, 9:30 am–5:30 pm at Cork Showgrounds, Curaheen, Cork
Parking
Marlay Park: Free car parking is available; enter via the College Road entrance to avail yourself of the additional free event parking.
Cork Show Grounds: Free parking at the venue; the event is accessed by car off Curraheen Road.
Ticket Prices
Tickets to Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly festival are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Tickets cost:
- Adult: €15.75
- Child (up to 12 years old): €10.60
- Child (Under two years old): Free!
- OAP: €13.75
- Family tickets (two adults & two children): €44.90
- Dogs: Free, of course!
Dublin Events
For those based in Dublin, you can expect some fantastic events. Look out for dedicated breed meet-ups, doggy fashion shows, sheep herding demonstrations, dog competitions, plenty of informative talks at the Chin-Wag Talk Stage, and much more.
Top Tip: Don’t miss THE GREAT DOG WALK if you want to join others on a 2 km (1.2 mi) walk around Marlay Park, which will take place on both days.
Cork Events
Those attending Cork can look forward to exciting events such as the Ballygowan gundog demonstration, dog meet-ups, dog competitions, lots of interesting topics at the Chin-Wag Talk Stage, the obedience ring, the agility arena, and much more!
