The Barkside

23/10/2026

Although we have not closed, due to Storm Boelo, if you have made a booking for tomorrow and want to reschedule, just give me a shout. This applies right up to the time of your booking.
Stay safe, stay dry and stay warm.

22/10/2026

Just over a week to go folks, we still have a lot to do but are getting there.
Hopefully we will see loads of you at the Barkside, if you cant bring your dog, dont worry there will be loads for you to do, and pups, if you cant bring your human, come on ahead, the day is being arranged for you especially.
Please share this far and wide. We want to raise as much as possible for Alzheimers Society.

20/10/2026

🎃🐾 SPOOKY PUPS, ASSEMBLE!! 👻🧡

We’re SO excited to be teaming up with our friends at The Barkside for a HOWL-O-WEEN charity dog show and fancy dress extravaganza!! 🦇🐶

Get those costumes ready because we’re bringing you a day full of spooky fun, fabulous prizes, tasty treats and plenty of Halloween madness! 🎃

📍 Barkside Park, Lisburn
📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 10am–3pm
🏆 Dog show starts at 11:30am

👻 WHAT’S HAPPENING?

🐾 7 spooktacular dog show categories, from Tiny Terrors to Big Bad Woofs!

🏆 Fantastic prizes and and all winners are automatically entered into Best in Show!

🎃 Loads of delicious Barkelicious goodies for your four-legged monsters!

🎨 PUMPKIN PAWCASSO IS BACK!! Let your dog lick their way to their very own Halloween masterpiece to take home!

💜 All dog show proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society, so it’s all for a fantastic cause!

🐶 DOG SHOW ENTRY – £5 PER DOG
💳 Pay on the day, cash and card accepted!
🕙 Registration opens at 10am.

And if your dog isn’t quite ready for their moment in the spotlight, don’t worry! Come along, browse the vendors, have a go at Pumpkin Pawcasso and enjoy the spooky atmosphere! 🧡

We can’t wait to join forces with The Barkside for a day of wagging tails, ridiculous costumes and plenty of craic! 🤣🐾

Now the important question… what is your dog dressing up as?! 👀🎃

17/10/2026

17/10/2026

The idiots are at the firework nonsense again. If you are one of the spanners who likes to watch your money disappear in a flash, just try to gain a bit of wit and think of the poor dogs who cant cope with the loud bangs, spend your money on something sensible, or bu**er off to the middle of a desert and do it there.
If the idiot brigade is annoying your dog, give the following suggestions a go.

01/10/2026

It has come to that time again when we have to put up a reminder of some of the park rules. Following these makes it a better experience for everyone.

⭐️ Stay in your vehicle until your booked time. Try not to arrive too early.
⭐️ Your dog has to remain on its lead until in the park. Please also have on lead on exiting the park and returning to your vehicle
⭐️ Your dog MUST be supervised at all times.
⭐️ PICK UP YOUR DOGS POO. Use the poo bags provided and put in one of the 3 bins.

⭐️ Please do not let your dog dig holes, please put all damaged toys in the bin.
⭐️ Please leave the car park as soon as your dog is back in your vehicle.

Remember your qr code is attached to your confirmation email.

Thank you to those that make The Barkside enjoyable for all.

29/09/2026

Below is Gus. His human is my niece who lives in England. Hopefully he will be over soon and enjoying a good run on The Barkside

25/09/2026

It is now official!!
A quick edit, it is definitely Saturday 31st October!!

21/09/2026

If anyone of our great followers have a dog related business, or if you know anyone, and they are interested in a trade stand at our dog show on 31st October, please contact us here. We would love to give local small businesses a chance to promote their wares for free.