Kilkenny County Council
Dog Licence Application
Do you have a dog? If so, you need a licence - under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended all dog owners are required to have a dog licence. All revenue generated from dog licences goes towards funding the Dog Warden Service and the Dog Shelter in Paulstown.
Types of Dog Licences and Costs
A Single Dog Licence costs €20 per year.
A Lifetime of Dog Licence costs €140 for the duration of an individual dogs life.
A General Dog Licence costs €400 per year. It is for an unspecified number of dogs but for a specific address. This is suitable for those who have more than 20 dogs (i.e. Hunts clubs, greyhounds etc)
Buy or Renew your dog licence at Licences.ie
Single and Lifetime dog licences may be purchased from Licences.ie or from your local post office. For online purchases you will be asked to set up an account with Licences.ie if you don't already have one, and you will need an email address as part of the registration process. Your licence should issue to you by post within 10 working days.
If you require assistance with your online purchase, please contact An Post by email at support@licences.ie phone: 1890200090.
General Dog Licences (suitable for those who have more than 20 dogs i.e. Hunt clubs or greyhound trainers). These general licences may be purchased from The Environment Section, Kilkenny County Council. Please phone 056 779 4470 for more details and to arrange payment.
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