In order to make the beach area safe and pleasant for everybody, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has in place a number of restrictions relating to litter, dogs, jet-skis and noise.

Following a period of extensive public consultation, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council at its meeting on the 8th October 2012 adopted new Beach Bye Laws.

The new bye laws amend the existing regulations on the control of dogs on beaches. They are less restrictive on dog owners and recognize the needs of all beach users by achieving a balance between dog owners, the general public and swimmers.

Dogs will be allowed off leash outside of the designated bathing/lifeguard control areas all year at Seapoint and Killiney beaches and at certain times at Sandycove beach.

Under the current bye laws dogs are not allowed off leash at any time on any beach in the County.

The new bye laws will come into effect on the 1st January 2013.

See www.dlrcoco.ie for more information