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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • Lead of 1.8 metres or less in listed cemeteries and promenades, including Larne and Carrickfergus promenades, Carnfunnock Country Park and People's Park, Ballymena.
  • Carnlough, Ballygally and Browns Bay beaches: dogs on a lead 11am to 6pm, 1 June to 31 August.
  • No dogs in play parks, parts of People's Park, or Carnfunnock's maze, walled garden, fun zone and golf course.
  • £120 fixed penalty.

Source: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

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Beaches with dog rules