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5 organisations listed for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland · details as published on their sites, September 2026.
Ireland, north and south, offers a Deerhound owner a long tradition of coursing and open-country walking, from Northern Ireland’s hills and loughs to the midlands and coastline of the Republic. Dog showing on the island is organised through the Irish Kennel Club, based in Dublin, which runs championship and open shows, working trials, agility and obedience events through the year at its National Show Centre and at affiliated show societies around the country.
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are separate legal jurisdictions, each with its own rules on dog control, licensing and identification, so an owner moving a dog between the two should check requirements on each side of the border rather than assume one set of rules covers both. Veterinary care is widely available across both jurisdictions, with teaching and referral services concentrated around the larger cities.
Tips for Ireland
- The Irish Kennel Club, based in Dublin, organises championship and open shows, working trials, agility and obedience events across the country.
- Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland each set their own dog licensing and control rules; check the current requirements on both sides of the border.
- Farmland and grazing land are common on cross-country routes; keep dogs under control near livestock at all times.
- Coastal and lough-side walking is widespread; check locally for any seasonal dog restrictions on beaches or reserves before visiting.
breed club
Irish Kennel Club
breed club
National kennel club for Ireland; maintains breed club and society contacts
ikc.ie
rescue
Dogs Trust Ireland
rescue and rehoming
Ireland-wide dog rescue and rehoming charity
dogstrust.ie
rescue
Irish Retired Greyhound Trust
rescue and rehoming
Charity rehoming retired racing greyhounds; care centre in Kildare; domestic and international adoptions
irgt.ie
rescue
NSPCA Ireland
rescue and rehoming · veterinary practice
Irish animal rescue with veterinary services, mobile clinic and dog training
nspca.ie
rescue
PAWS Animal Rescue
rescue and rehoming
Wholly Irish charity rescuing homeless and abandoned animals from high-kill pounds
paws.ie
Other regions
East of England Midlands North of England Scotland South East and London UK-wide clubs and charities Wales and the South West
Listing is free and is not an endorsement. Details come from each organisation's own website and may change; to be added or corrected, email [email protected]. See also the guides on deerhound health, care and buying a puppy.