PAWMERSTOWN AT THE MANOR

Family Friendly Festival for Dog lovers

 

Our 2025 event included the below with much more to come for 2026 Expert Talks on Pet Care & Wellness Have-a-Go Agility Arena – test your pup’s speed and style  Retail Village – shop the best in pet and lifestyle brands Puppy Play Zone – for the tiniest tail-waggers  BBQ Food Village, Ice Cream, Snacks, Tea & Coffee  Insta-worthy photo ops Live MC & Music Talks from our charity partner KWWSPCA Breed Meet-Ups Fun Competitions with pawesome prizes Free Parking

We are located on the grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, Johnstown, Kill, Co Kildare. Eircode: W91 FK10 Please enter through the main gate and you will be guided via signage and stewards to the event   We are located: 2 minutes drive from the Naas Ball 15 minutes drive from the Newlands Cross / M50 Red Cow Junction 45 minutes drive from Dublin City Centre

There are 2 sessions to choose from: 11am - 2pm 2.30pm - 5.30pm Guests attending are welcome to spend as long as they please at the venue within their chosen time frame.

You are permitted to bring with you as many dogs as you are capable of handling responsibly. If you are an adult bringing a dog with you, please select the Adult + Dog entry ticket. (This allows entry for 1 adult + 1 dog) If you are bringing more than one dog, simply add the required number of Extra Dog tickets to your basket. If another adult is attending with you but is not bringing an additional dog, simply select an Adult Only ticket. Same applies for children & OAPs. Please note all dogs must be accompanied by a capable adult over 16 yrs at all times. You are fully responsible for your dog's behaviour throughout the event. The organisers reserve the right to ask any attendee to leave if their behaviour or their dog’s behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate.

Puppies under 6 months of age must be carried or kept off the ground at all times. This protects your puppy, who may not be fully vaccinated, and other dogs who may be susceptible to the puppy’s possible diseases.

Adult + Dog: €21 (Includes goody bag for dog) Adult only: €15 Extra Dog: €6 (Includes goody bag for dog) Child only: €6 OAPS only: €12 Family ticket: €35 (Covers entry for 2 adults, 2 children & includes goody bag for dog) *All prices are excluding booking fees.

If your dog is one of the following breeds or a cross thereof: [Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, Dobermann Pinscher, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, Bandog] You must: Keep them on a short, strong lead held by someone who is capable and over 16 years old. Ensure they are muzzled at all times.   As of 1 February 2025, it is illegal to own an XL Bully in Ireland without a Certificate of Exemption. XL Bullys may be admitted to the event if:  This certificate is presented at entry. XL Bullies must be muzzled and kept on a strong, short lead at all times.

All dogs must be kept on a lead (no longer than 4 feet). Dogs may be let off-lead only in clearly marked off-leash areas, and only if they have strong recall. These areas may not be fully enclosed. See FAQ on restricted breeds for further restrictions Extendable or retractable leads are discouraged for safety reasons

We’re supporting the Yellow Ribbon Project. If your dog is anxious or prefers space, you can pick up a yellow ribbon at check-in to tie to their lead or collar—this lets others know to give your dog a bit more room.

This is an outdoor event; please prepare accordingly with water, shade, or rain gear as needed. The event will proceed in most weather conditions, but safety-related schedule adjustments or cancellations may be made without prior notice. Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of full event cancellation.

Yes we can accommodate wheelchair users throughout the event. Some small amendments to our planned event will be made to facilitate wheelchair access in the best way possible. If you have any queries in relation to this, please email pawmerstown@atthemanor.ie

Yes ! Hydration is key. There will be free water stations are available throughout the venue. Please feel free to bring your own water dispensers if you would prefer your dog not to drink from a shared water station!

Yes there will be food and drinks available to purchase from our Food Village. Refreshments, Snacks, Tea & Coffee will also be available to purchase. Dog treats will also be available to purchase on site for your furry friends!

Yes! There will be free car parking available on site within a 5 minute walk of the event. Please use the main Estate entrance and follow the signage and parking attendants to direct you here.

Yes we encourage you to bring your phones / cameras to capture pictures of the dogs and of the experience. If you are taking a photo of another guest's dog, please ask them directly for permission before you do so. Please note there is no video professional photo taking or video recording equipment permitted at any time.

Please purchase the extra tickets directly from our website. Simply bring both booking references with you to ticket check and you will all be able to enter the event together!

Tickets are sent automatically from our ticketing system when you complete an order. It will show up in your inbox from Follow Fox Events/ Summer Sessions Sometimes this can go into spam / junk folders so please check there first if you have not received. You can email us at pawmerstown@atthemanor.ie if you are still having trouble locating your email and the customer service team will be able to assist with this. You must show this email on arrival and present the barcode for scanning (we recommend you turn your brightness up and have dark-mode off on your phone for ease)

By purchasing a ticket for PAWmerstown At the Manor, you & your guests expressly agree to be bound by these Terms & conditions. We reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time, effective immediately upon posting on our website. ​ ​EVENT GUIDELINES General Admission Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to friends or family. To update contact details, please email us in advance of the event. Entry is at your own risk. The event organisers accept no responsibility for loss, damage, or injury to persons, animals, or property. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All dogs must be accompanied by a capable handler aged 16 or over. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or filmed. Media may be used for promotional or commercial purposes. Please indicate to the photography team if you wish for this consent to be revoked. ​ Dog Welfare & Owner Responsibility Attendees are fully responsible for their dog’s welfare and behaviour at all times. Dogs must never be left unattended under any circumstances. The organisers reserve the right to ask any attendee to leave if their behaviour, or their dog’s behaviour, is deemed unsafe or inappropriate. Please only allow your dog to participate in activities if they are fit, healthy, and willing. Hydration is key – free water stations are located throughout the venue. Clean up after your dog. While dog waste bins are available, please bring your own waste bags. Female dogs in season/heat are not permitted at the event. Puppies under 6 months of age must be carried or kept off the ground at all times for their safety and the safety of others. Leashes & Control All dogs must be kept on a lead no longer than 4 feet. Dogs may be let off-lead only in clearly marked off-leash areas and only if they have a strong recall. Please note that off-leash areas may not be fully enclosed. Extendable/retractable leads are discouraged for safety reasons. Handlers must maintain full control of their dogs at all times. Dogs known to be aggressive or with a history of biting are not permitted. We support the Yellow Ribbon Project. If your dog is anxious or prefers space, pick up a yellow ribbon at check-in to attach to their lead or collar. This helps signal to others that your dog needs a bit more room. Breed-Specific Rules If your dog is a restricted breed (or a cross thereof), including: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, Dobermann Pinscher, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, Bandog, you must: Keep them on a short, strong lead held by someone over 16 years old and capable. Ensure they are muzzled at all times. XL Bully Owners: As of 1 February 2025, it is illegal to own an XL Bully in Ireland without a Certificate of Exemption. This certificate must be presented at entry. XL Bullies must be muzzled and kept on a short, strong lead at all times. ​​ Weather & Event Changes This is an outdoor event – please dress appropriately and bring water or rain gear as needed. The event will go ahead in most weather conditions, but changes to the schedule or cancellations may occur if deemed necessary for safety. Tickets are non-refundable, except in the case of a full event cancellation. ​​ Legal Compliance All attendees are expected to comply with the following Irish legislation: Litter Pollution Acts, 1997–2009 Control of Dogs Act, 1986 Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act, 1992 Control of Dogs Regulations, 1998 (A) PAWmerstown At The Manor Purchase & Ticketing Policy: Tickets must be booked through our website www.atthemanor.ie and are only valid when purchased through here. Tickets purchased from unauthorised sources will be rendered invalid and refused admission. All tickets are subject to a non-refundable booking fee When you pay for your ticket booking online by credit or debit card, you will automatically receive an email by return to the email address you entered. It is therefore important that you enter your email address correctly to receive your tickets. If you need to change the name and contact details on your ticket you must do so within your account. You must bring your ticket with you on the day of your event. Preferably, on mobile, or printed if necessary. There will be a unique barcode to you on this Ticket and admittance will not be permitted without this. This can only be used for admittance to the event once, so we encourage you to keep your tickets secure and not to share with others. If found to be duplicated, either in error or fraudulent gain, only the first ticket scanned will be admitted, regardless of original ownership. When you arrive, present your ticket to staff on entry. Lead group member must present a ticket to be scanned on entry - if other members of the group are not present they can leave a guestlist at the entrance for them Please allow time for traffic delays, weather conditions etc. If you miss your allocated time slot / date, refunds are not possible. There is no re-admission. Once on site you cannot leave and re-enter. The promoter will not issue duplicate tickets for lost or stolen tickets. Tickets cannot be used as part of any marketing, media or sales promotion, without the prior written consent of the promoter. You are responsible for your ticket prior to entering the event. If you have obtained this ticket in breach of these terms and/or if you breach any of these Terms, the ticket will be void and all the rights conferred on you will be void. If you seek to gain entry on a void ticket then we reserve the right to refuse you entry or eject you from the event and you might be liable to legal action for trespass. Void tickets are non-refundable. All guests purchase tickets on the understanding that the promoters must react to any new instructions from the authorities or safety advisors. This can include additional T&C’s or changes to our running order as described up to and including cancellation of the event. These are difficult trading times for our industry so we ask all our guests to be flexible and understanding as we try to navigate the return of events in Ireland. There may be more T&C’s by promoters to follow to ensure we comply with covid protocols of the day. If new T&Cs added by the promoters to ensure compliance with updated covid protocols are unacceptable to ticket holders after purchase, then refunds beyond the normal refund policy will be considered by the promoters. ​ (B) Ticket amendments: If you cannot make your booked session we would advise you to transfer your tickets to friends or family. Tickets are non-refundable. (C) General: We will make every effort to provide to you the event as advertised, but PAWmerstown At The Manor reserves the right to make any alterations to this, including changes in dates, time, modifications in programme, line-up, acts or provision of alternative facilities where deemed necessary. We must appreciate the unique times we are now living in can lead to last minute changes to schedule advertised, we must remain flexible. The management reserves the right of entry. Recycling bins MUST be used for products suitable for recycling, and general waste bins only for soiled and non recyclable waste. Anyone found not adhering to this policy will be fined and may be evicted. Please use the bins and recycling points provided on and off site. We are limiting plastics wherever possible, please do the same. Any photograph, image, film or recording taken of any performer, participant or any member of any team may not be reproduced for any commercial purpose, whatsoever, whether for money or otherwise. All ticket holders acknowledge that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs/ video recordings/ stills from video recordings made are likely to appear on our website and advertising channels. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the photographer/videographer know. SECURITY The Promoter reserves the right to evict a customer and/or refuse admission, without a refund. Please see the Eviction Policy below. You may be body and/or bag searched at the entrances, on the site or when leaving. Any person who refuses to be searched by a steward or other person acting on the behalf of the Promoter will be refused admission or ejected from site. Any item(s), reasonably considered for use as a weapon, which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person, will be confiscated. Any person carrying illegal items or carrying out illegal activity will be given to the An Garda Síochána and refused entry. Anti-social behaviour may lead to eviction. Please act responsibly. Throwing gas, aerosol or similar canisters/containers onto fires is extremely dangerous and will lead to eviction. DAMAGE/LOSSES The promoter is unable to accept any liability for personal or property damages, losses (including confiscations) or injuries sustained at this event – other than caused as a result of our negligence. Any personal property brought to the event is at your own risk. We may prosecute you if you cause damage to the Venue, the venue’s infrastructure, or cause harm to any other person at the Event and/or Venue. CCTV operates around the entire site. BANNED ITEMS Banned from event– any kind of furniture including chairs and parasols, Smoke & Gas canisters, gas fires, bbq’s, aerosols excluding hygiene/beauty products, airhorns, fireworks, flares, glass, illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’, laser equipment/pens, megaphones, nitrous oxide, sky or ‘chinese’ lanterns, sound systems, spray cans, tabards/high viz jackets, drones Unauthorised professional photography or use of professional recording equipment is prohibited and zoom lenses, audio visual or cinematographic devices will not be permitted on site. Under 18’s are not permitted to purchase alcohol on site. EVICTION POLICY PAWmerstown At The Manor is produced for the enjoyment of all those persons who attend. The licence is granted under strict conditions of attendance and public safety, prevention of disorder and prevention of public nuisance. Any person who disrupts the festival under any of the below sections will leave themselves liable for eviction from site. If you are evicted, we may take a photograph of you as part of the eviction process (with your consent). The decision as to the eviction will be at the discretion of the Eviction Manager/Garda Siochana following advice from PAWmerstown At The Manor security staff and line managed by the Security Co-ordinator. Persons will be liable for eviction under the following circumstances: Entering or being onsite without a ticket Unacceptable, disruptive or anti-social behaviour* Having been arrested or cautioned in connection with a criminal offence, pending or post hand-over to An Garda Siochana **Unacceptable behaviour that can lead to eviction includes: (but is not limited to) Illegal activity; Breaching the terms and conditions of entry; Failing to submit to a search upon entry to the site; Offensive behaviour; Throwing hard objects in the direction of people; Encouraging others to behave badly by incitement; Preventing our security or emergency services reacting to a situation; Building or fuelling a fire / throwing gas canisters onto fires; Committing a criminal offence but not arrested by An Garda Siochana; In possession of unlawful drugs, including legal highs; Unofficially selling alcohol, tobacco, counterfeit or any unauthorised goods; Ticket touting; Any other behaviour that leaves the promoter open to prosecution or is not conducive to maintaining a safe event. EVICTION PROCEDURE: All persons evicted from site will be processed via an onsite Eviction facility. All persons presented for eviction by security will be interviewed by the Eviction Manager or Assistant who is independent from security and their details will be recorded in a database with their full personal details, a photograph, date and time and the reasons for eviction. All persons who are to be evicted will be able to make a telephone call if they do not have a mobile phone in order to contact immediate members of their group and/or family, using a free phone service via the Eviction Tent. All evictees will be evicted from site and their wristbands will be removed to prevent them re-entering the event. All evictees will receive a letter detailing the eviction process. You may be handed over to An Garda Siochana if an offence has been committed with a view to a criminal prosecution. (D) PAWmerstown At The Manor Cancellation Policy: The organisers of the event will do everything in their power to ensure the smooth running of the event. In the unlikely event of something going wrong, we will facilitate, in the best possible manner, to deliver the experience as close as possible to the organized time up to & including rescheduling or cancelling visits. Cancellation fees may be offered at the discretion of the management but no compensation will be available for any mishap, breakdown of service or cancellation as deemed necessary/unavoidable by the organisers. If some part of the experience is affected, the organisers will accommodate a replacement where possible, but reserve the right to remove promoted elements if & when deemed necessary. In the event of cancellation due to weather conditions, we will do our best to move the date where & when possible to the most suitable, available date. ​ In the event of cancellation due to government requirements associated with covid-19, we will endeavour to offer alternative dates or refunds if applicable. Please note we can only refund you the ticket price, booking fees are paid to a 3rd party for the payment processing service and are non-refundable. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE VENUE: The event will only be cancelled if the weather in the location is perceived to be a danger to the public (e.g extremely high winds), or if there is a major failure in the electrics. The event will be cancelled when: The weather at the venue is perceived to be a danger to the public due to very high winds There is a major fault in the electric system. The event will NOT be cancelled when: There is heavy rain, snow or very cold weather at the venue, please wrap up and wear warm, appropriate clothing There is heavy rain or snow in another part of the country – we advise visitors to take note of weather conditions for their journey and allow ample time to get here A decision will be made as early as possible and guests will be contacted by email and a message will go out on all our social media platforms advising any cancellations due to weather. We ask our guests to please check your email / spam / junk and our social channels just before the event to make sure you have the most up to date information. If the event must be cancelled we will offer you a new date to come along where & when possible, in this case we will contact you directly as soon as possible but please be patient and understand that many visitors may be affected and we may need some time to do so. If this is not feasible, refunds may be offered at the discretion of the management. MAJOR TECHNICAL FAULTS: The organisers of the event will do everything in their power to ensure the smooth running of the event. In the unlikely event of something going wrong out of our control, we will facilitate, in the best possible manner to deliver the event as close as possible to the organized time up to & including rescheduling or cancelling visits. Cancellation fees may be offered at the discretion of the management but no compensation will be available for any mishap, breakdown of service or cancellation as deemed necessary/unavoidable by the organisers. If some part of the experience is affected, the organisers will accommodate a replacement where possible, but reserve the right to remove promoted elements if & when deemed necessary. In the unlikely event of a major technical fault, our team will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to reschedule your visit. (E) Fire & Safety Fires are not permitted anywhere onsite. Anyone involved with starting a fire or throwing anything onto a fire will be evicted from site. Smoking including electronic cigarettes is not permitted in enclosed public spaces or buildings including any marques / big tops. The use of disposable BBQ’s and cooking stoves are not permitted. Excessive exposure to loud music may cause damage to your hearing. Pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines, strobe lighting/special effects may take place during some performances. The use of drones or similar equipment for any reason is strictly forbidden onsite without written permission from the promoter. The event is outdoors. You are strongly advised to bring appropriate clothing and footwear to protect against inclement weather. Sleeping or camping in vehicles in the car parks is not permitted. (F) The Legals ​ Site material disclaimer The author is not responsible for any contents linked to or referred to from the www.atthemanor.ie website. Only the author of the respective pages linked or referred to may be held liable. Any links to external websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the content or views of the linked materials. The www.atthemanor.ie entity and its owners, officers, directors and administrators will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from (i) the use or the inability to use the aforesaid website or (ii) the cost or procurement of substitute goods and services or (iii} resulting from any goods or services purchased or obtained or transactions entered into through the websites or (iv) resulting from unauthorized access to alteration of your transmissions or data, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, use, data or other intangible. (G) Feedback Thankfully the majority of our customer experiences are very positive. However, we welcome all types of feedback – we strive to be the best we can be, but we may make mistakes, we are human too. We are here to listen to you to better ourselves and try to create the best possible experience. We would expect and appreciate you giving us the opportunity to do so. Please contact us directly should you have any issues. Remember people can have varying opinions and expectations. Please take time to read our FAQs before your visit. Please note: We do not expect to agree with all comments. We will listen and take your feedback on board – this is how we learn. We encourage all feedback once it is balanced, constructive and fair. We cannot accept rude or personal comments or those of a defamatory nature. ​The best way to send feedback is to email it to pawmerstown@atthemanor.ie . We kindly ask for your patience during our busiest times. ​ (H) Competitions COMPETITION RULES From time to time we offer promotions on our website or social media channels. These promotions are subject to our standard terms and conditions, however, we reserve the right to change the applicable terms and conditions on a promotion by promotion basis. By participating in any competition or giveaway advertised by PAWmerstown At The Manor on its Facebook page and/or other Social Media channels (the “Competition”), you confirm that you accept and agree to these competition terms. The Promoter of the Competition is PAWmerstown At The Manor. The Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook and/or other Social Media channels. You completely release Facebook/Instagram and/or other Social Media channels from any and all liability associated with this Competition. All Competitions are open to Irish residents only, unless specified, and are not open to employees of PAWmerstown At The Manor, its agents, contractors, consultants, or their families (including de facto spouses) or to other persons assisting with the Competition. Entrants must follow the instructions on the Competition Facebook/Instagram post and/or other Social Media channel to enter this competition. The Competition entry closing and opening dates will be specified on the Competition Facebook/Instagram post and/or other Social Media channel. PAWmerstown At The Manor is not responsible or liable for any late, lost or misdirected entries or for any problems or technical malfunction which may result in delay or failure to enter you into the draw. The winner(s) will be drawn as specified by the Facebook/Instagram Competition post and/or other Social Media channel. The prize winner(s) will receive the prize that is advertised on either the Facebook/Instagram Competition post, the Facebook/Instagram Competition photo and/or other Social Media channel. PAWmerstown At The Manor accepts no responsibility or liability for any prize winner’s enjoyment of any prize or any other costs and expenses that may be incurred by the prize winner relating to the prize or the winner’s enjoyment of that prize (including any travel related costs where relevant and unless otherwise specified in the Facebook Competition post and/or other Social Media channel). PAWmerstown At The Manor will endeavour to notify each of the prize winners through their social media account, by email, text or phone. However, if the winner cannot be reached within three working days, we may redraw a new prize winner without liability to any person. PAWmerstown At The Manor reserves the right to contact the selected winners by other means. Prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged or redeemed for cash. PAWmerstown At The Manor takes no responsibility for entries or prizes that are lost or destroyed. Accepting the prize constitutes a winner’s consent for PAWmerstown At The Manor to use his or her name on Facebook/Instagram for Competition transparency without compensation. This includes on the PAWmerstown At The Manor website, direct and social media channels. The winner acknowledges that redemption of some prizes may require the winner to be at least 18 years of age or have parental/ guardian consent. We will let you know on our Facebook/Instagram Competition post and/or other Social Media channel. The decisions of PAWmerstown At The Manor on all matters relating to this Competition are final and no correspondence will be entered into. PAWmerstown At The Manor reserves the right to verify the validity of an entry or a winner’s right to redeem the prize in accordance with these terms and conditions. PAWmerstown At The Manor reserves the right to amend the prizes offered and these terms and conditions and in its absolute discretion cancel the competition at any time and without prior notice. To the extent permitted by law, PAWmerstown At The Manor excludes any liability it may have to you arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with this Competition. Any personal information collected as part of this Competition will be held by PAWmerstown At The Manor in accordance with its privacy policy. You have the right to access, update and correct such information.