In a promising bit of news for pet owners, planning permission is being sought for a new Dog Park near Oranmore.
The application is for a dog park which will be on a 1.1Ha site located off the Reville Village Road south of Oranmore.
A cover letter for the planning application states that it will provide a safe and secure place for the exercise, socialisation, and training of dogs.
“Given the current bylaws dogs need to be leashed in public parks. However, there is also a need for dogs to be able to run free to burn off energy and get adequate exercise. This is where the dog park comes into play.
“By providing a secure area for dogs to be off-leash, they will be safe and pose no nuisance to the general public. This facility is needed given the current complaints about off-leash dogs in parks.”
“It would also allow the more infirm dog owners to adequately exercise their dogs off-leash safely while they can sit down.”
The plans state that dog owners, walkers, or training groups will be able to reserve a time slot at the park, which will have a chain link fence and key code access.
A decision on this planning application is due from Galway County Council by January 12 of 2024.
