Visitor Information

Come and join us at the National Show Centre, A true pet lover’s paradise dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership. Ireland’s Family Pet Expo now in it’s 13th year and under new ownership is proud to deliver a first class, consumer pet show with lots of stands selling products & services, dog breed village, dog demonstrations, entertainment and much more. There is something for everyone: cats, dogs, small animals, birds, reptiles, fish, exotics & even pygmy goats!

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP

At Ireland’s Family Pet Expo we emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership of a wide variety of pets, teach the principles of proper pet selection and training, offer a vast array of fine pet products, promote pet adoptions, and help people to better understand and appreciate all the wonderful ways in which pets make our lives better.

Ireland’s Family Pet Expo is a fantastic day out for you and your family with hours of fun suitable for all ages.


Opening hours

  • 1100 - 1800
  • 1100 - 1800

Prices

Day Tickets
Adult Child (Under 18) Senior/Student
€18.00 Free! €15.00
FREE Car Parking is available in the grounds.
Careers are free with valid ID

Tickets are available online or at the door!

Schedule

We are currently working hard on the schedule for Pet Expo to make it even better and more exciting. Be sure to check back often for updates as plans and news breaks and check out our Facebook page for daily updates and fabulous competitions.


Indoors

Agria Petinsure Main Arena:
Saturday & Sunday
  • 11.30 - 11.45: Leinster Horse & Pony Rescue - Photo shoot with Ace the Unicorn pony.
  • 11.45 - 12.30: Jill, The Dog Lady - Skills to make life easy.
  • 12.30 - 1.00pm: Golden Perfection - Benefits of enrichment.
  • 1.00pm - 2.00pm: Pet Expo's rescue dog of the year (Sat only).
  • 1.00pm - 2.00pm: Pet Expo perfect pooch awards (Sun only).
  • 2.00pm - 2.30pm: Breed parade hosting over 50 breeds from all over the world.
  • 2.30pm - 4.00pm: Fun Dog Show, Hosted by Dog's In Distress.
  • 4.00pm - 6.00pm: Small breed off lead arena.
Tail Talks With Ruby Reese:
Saturday & Sunday
  • 12.00: Gut Health & probiotics for dogs - Pet Vet Lab
  • 12.30: Socialisation - Jim Stephens
  • 1.00: Grooming Demo - Snoopy's Grooming
  • 1.30: Ask the experts - Village Vets
  • 2.00: CBD for dogs - Hemp Hero's
  • 2.30: The life of reptiles - Reptiles & Exotics
  • 3.00: Skills to make life easy - The dog lady
  • 3.30: All about Alpaca's - Fineoak Alpaca's
Outdoors
Agria Outdoor Arena
  • 12.00pm, 2.00pm, & 4pm- Sheepdog Demo- Irish working sheepdogs
  • 1.00pm, 3.00pm, Pony Agility - Leinster Horse & Pony Rescue
Alpaca Arena
  • 11.00am 6.00pm - Live demonstration
Nore Valley Arena
  • 11.00-4.00pm - Live petting farm- Nore Valley Open Farm
The Phoenix Dog Park
  • 11.00am- 6.00pm, Small & Large breed Off lead arena- The Phoenix Dog Park

Check out the Exhibitor list to see who will be there this year!

Floor Plan

Please note: Due to the nature of working with live animals we cannot gaurentee that all animals advertised on our website and social media can or will attend the Pet Expo on either day.