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Horses On Beaches

No person shall have, keep, ride or drive a horse/pony on a beach other than in the circumstances described in the Schedule to these Bye-Laws (Link to Beach Bye-Laws).

Persons in charge of a horse/pony on a beach shall ensure the following:-

  • It is under adequate control
  • It is not causing annoyance to any person using the beach or worrying, chasing, injuring or disturbing any animals, birds or other creatures on the beach
  • Removal of its faeces and depositing it in a litter bin or other receptacle which may be designated for this purpose.
  • Horseriding takes place below mean high water mark, except for the purposes of obtaining access to or egress from the beach.(This bye-law does not apply to horses kept by An Garda Siochana and wholly used by an employee or member of An Garda Siochana while on duty).

Every person bringing a horse or pony onto the beach area shall be responsible and liable for any damage or injury to property or persons which may be caused by it.