DOGS NOW OFFICIALLY BANNED FROM CITY BEACHES

Date Published: 10-Jun-2008

A fine of 1900 euro or a 3 month prison term are among the penalties for dog owners caught bringing dogs onto Galway's beachs during the Summer months.Under new Bye laws passed at last night's City Council meeting, dogs will not be allowed on the beaches between 9am and 8pm in the months of May, June, July, August and September.The laws will apply to Silverstrand, Grattan Road, Salthill and Ballyloughane beaches.BEFORE 9am and AFTER 8pm dogs will be allowed on the beaches if they are on a leash, and not causing a danger or nuisance.Guide dogs and Garda Siochana dogs will be allowed on the beaches at all times.