If you have a dog over 4 months old, you must have a licence for him/her.
A dog licence lasts for one year, can only be issued to someone who is over 16 years of age and costs €12.70.
A dog licence can be bought at any Post Office.
Dog Fouling has become an increasing problem in Galway City and dog owners should ensure that they take responsibility for their dog.
The City Council provides a Dog Warden and a Dog Pound in Ballybane off the Tuam road.
The Dog Warden
The Dog Warden is available at the pound:
Monday - Friday
9:30- 10:30 and 16:00 - 17:00
Contact the Dog Warden: [HOW]
Dogs may be purchased from the pound for €25, with a rebate of €15 if the dog is neutered.
There is a basic charge of €10 plus €4/day to recover impounded dogs.
Dogs may be put down for a fee of €20.
Impounded dogs are kept for 8 days and may then be put down.
Dog owners should note that excessive barking which causes a nuisance to any person is an offence.