The following information was correct at the time of publishing on this website. 

Roscrea SPCA can not be held responsible for acts or omissions

based on the following information.

Ireland has been free of rabies for over one hundred years.  To maintain this status national legislation required all pet dogs or cats brought into Ireland, other than pets coming from the UK - which is also free of rabies, to undergo six months quarantine.

For further advice or information, call:

 Your own vet

  The Department of Agriculture and Food -

     which oversees quarantine laws in Ireland:  +353 1 607 2000 

There is only one approved Republic of Ireland public quarantine premises:

Lissenhall Quarantine Kennels and Catteries
Lissenhall
Swords
Co. Dublin

Telephone  +353 1 840 1776 
Fax: +353 1 840 9338

www.lissenhallvet.ie

For more information on how to travel to Ireland with your pet, click here.