dog friendly areas near N7 south

ruthsarah

We are driving from Larne to the South West with our two dogs ultimately via the N7 in a couple of weeks. Can people recommend places en route that we can easily stop and let the dogs stretch their legs. They are big dogs so safe dog friendly parks close to the motorway would be helpful. My sense of direction is poor, so places where its easy to get back on the motorway would be best!

PabloD007

Take Curragh exit from N7 and head towards Curragh Racecourse, park up to the left of the roundabout immediately prior to the Racecourse (2 mins from Motorway), free to use from 1pm onwards (reserved for Horses prior to this). Area is relatively secure and ample room to let dogs stretch.
General Curragh Plains not suitable as commonage areas with Sheep throughout

ruthsarah

Thanks very much Pablo. I noticed that area on the map and wondered if it would be suitable, but I did wonder about the horses! We should be later than 1 p.m. so that'll be great.

olaola

Corkagh Park - just beside Clondalkin, just off the N7: http://parks.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=133

ruthsarah

Thanks olaola, that looks like a gorgeous park. I now have two to choose from, and with my sense of direction that's no bad thing.
Ruth