Day 2: Morning:  Head to nearby Curracloe Beach (6 km from Kilpatrick Glebe) for a refreshing morning walk along the sandy shores. Dogs are welcome on the beach, so your pup can frolic in the waves and stretch their legs. In the Summer there are restrictions and these are posted locally. 

Lunchtime:  After your beach adventure, visit Hotel Curracloe with plenty of outdoor seating. This dog-friendly cafe offers outdoor seating where you and your furry companion can enjoy a lunch together. Treat yourself to a hearty sandwich or homemade soup while your dog relaxes by your side.

Afternoon:  Explore the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle Estate (15 km from Kilpatrick Glebe). Take a leisurely walk through the enchanting gardens and woodlands, admiring the stunning scenery and historic architecture. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of the estate, so your pup can join you as you both explore this wonderful house and grounds.

Evening:  Wind down your day with a relaxing dinner at The Lobster Pot in Carne. This dog-friendly restaurant offers delicious seafood dishes and stunning views of the Irish Sea. Sit outside on the terrace and enjoy a picturesque sunset while you dine with your four-legged friend by your side.

Or head into the lively town of wexford, we are happy to provide you with some recommendations.

After dinner, take a final stroll around Kilpatrick Glebe to enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere. Reflect on the day's adventures and cherish the special moments shared with your beloved canine companion.

Day 3: Morning:  For a bit of off-leash fun, head to the Wexford Dog Park located in Wexford Town (10 km from Kilpatrick Glebe). This spacious park offers fenced-in areas where your dog can run, play, and socialize with other furry friends in a safe environment.

Midday:  Head out to Kilmore Quay (32Km or 30 minutes from Kilpatrick Glebe).  Using the car park located next to the Sofrimar factory, get ready for your next adventure (map below).  This 5-10 km walk amongst the sand-dunes is the perfect place for you to enjoy your walk, traffic free.   Come back along the beach passing your car and go into Kilmore Quay for a well deserved treat. 

Visit The Wilds Cafe in Kilmore Quay. This dog-friendly cafe offers outdoor seating where you and your furry companion can enjoy a delicious lunch together. Treat yourself to a hearty sandwich or homemade soup while your dog relaxes by your side.

Afternoon:  After the rigors of the morning head back to Kilpatrick Glebe to relax and chill.  With plants of locations to sit, read or just snooze. You are both on holiday after all.  

Evening:  Off to our local pub  (5 minutes max by car) for some simple pub food, good pints and company.  At Marty Bs, just across Killuran Bridge, Marty himself will most likely welcome you.  With indoor and outdoor seating the simple fish and chips with a nice drink will help you and your pup relax and enjoy the local environment.

Further recommendations & places provided by our guests:

1. Wells House and Gardens, Ballyedmond, Gorey. Voted Ireland’s #1 family day out by the Irish Hospitality Awards.Explore 450 acres of enchanting woodlands & gardens, including fairy & Gruffalo walks, animal farm, playground, Mogue’s walk & much more. They have an outside dining area.

2. Kilmacurragh, Botanic Gardens. Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh lie within an estate developed extensively during the 19th century by Thomas Acton in conjunction with David Moore and his son Sir Frederick Moore. Kilmacurragh is open all year round, every day, except for Christmas Day. The grounds are free to enter and explore, and Acton Café offers coffee and lunches on site.

3. Avondale House and Forest Park. Rathdrum. The first of its kind in Ireland, the fully accessible Treetop Walk and Viewing Tower takes everyone to the very heart of the forest at Avondale, and beyond. Weave your way along the walkway exploring our trees, from top to bottom. Uncover the story of Avondale House, where Irish forestry began and where one of Ireland’s greatest statemen, Charles Stewart Parnell, was born. Enjoy forest park trails or take a leisurely stroll through the walled gardens. “Amazing place to visit with a nice picnic area.”

4. Glendalough. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys, as well as a selection of walks and trails in the area including The Wicklow Way.

5. Devils Glen, Forest Walk Ashford. The Devil’s Glen boasts a dramatic landscape that was fashioned at the end of the Ice Age when the melt waters of the ice sheet created the valley. The resultant gorge affords a swift decent for the Vartry River as it makes its way from the Vartry Reservoir to nearby Ashford village. The wood has 2 looped walks these trails are waymarked. The Seamus Heaney Walk (4kms, 2hrs, moderate) named in honour of the poet and Nobel Prize winner this is a lovely walk through the high forest and The Waterfall Walk (5kms, 2hrs, moderate)

6. Powerscourt Waterfall, Enniskerry. Take in the breath-taking beauty of Ireland’s highest waterfall, which cascades dramatically down 121 metres of rugged rock. Atmospheric, romantic, and exciting, it’s a must visit element of Powerscourt Estate.

7. Poppies Restaurant in Enniskerry allow dogs in their Restaurant.

Day 4: Morning: You could start to explore Wexford,  the Sunny South East of Ireland.  A drive to Tintern Abbey (34km/37 mins from KG) is well worth it, it has lovely woodland walks around the grounds and there is a café for you to enjoy. The actual Abbey grounds are not dog friendly but the surrounding grounds are extensive, beautiful and well worth the visit.  

Midday:  We suggest now heading to Hook Head (18km/22 mins from Tintern Abbey) to explore the oldest intact operational lighthouse in the world. Voted one of Ireland’s favourite attractions. Hook Lighthouse is truly one of a kind. Dogs on a lease are welcome to the grounds.  Purpose built 800 years ago by Knight William Marshal, take a step back in time and enjoy a guided tour hearing tales of medieval times and life as a light keeper.  The Lighthouse Cafe is famous for its scones - well worth the visit.  

Afternoon:  If your pup is happy to rest, then a visit to Tramore to see the exquisite gardens of Lafcadio Hearn Garden.  These Authentic Japanese Gardens are not dog friendly but are set in the beautiful seaside town of Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland. These stunning gardens reflect the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), who grew up in Ireland, and whose life journey embraced several parts of the world. The gardens pay homage to the fame he attained in Japan through his incomparable literary descriptions of the people, customs and culture of that country.

However if your dog is a little more active, drive to Duncannon beach, you can drive your car down onto the beach and it is a lovely sandy beach where your dog can run freely.

Evening: For dinner, we would propose a pub in Wellington bridge called “Tir na Nog” where you can sit outside in the beer garden. The food is delicious, the service is great and dogs are welcome. 

Day 5: Start your last  day with a cup of tea or coffee at hand and leisurely stroll around Kilpatrick Glebe. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and let your furry friend explore the scenic space. 

Unfortunately your adventure is coming to an end.  You need to head back to home after having explored a part of Wexford ….and wonder with the Norman way adventure when can you arrange for your next visit and adventure to Kilpatrick Glebe.

We hope you have enjoyed your time exploring our land and its surrounding areas with your furry friend! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure.