Media Release
‘Ivan’s Travels’ is a journey through all 32 counties of Ireland, sharing our experiences of dog-friendly places along the way. Ivan, our fun-loving Border Collie, was rescued as a pup from the streets of Waterford. After finding our beautiful boy through HART in Cork, we’ve had many adventures together.
In 2017, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) updated its regulations to allow pets in food premises, as long as they were kept away from food preparation areas. This change encouraged more businesses to become dog inclusive. Over three years, we accompanied Ivan to cafes, restaurants, pubs, accommodations, visitor attractions, shops, markets, parks, walking trails, beaches, and special events all across Ireland.
Published by Enlighten Publishing in June 2025
40% of Royalties are going to four dog charities: HART Cork, Irish Therapy Dogs, The Dublin Dog Hub and Wexford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (WSPCA).
In the Media: Ivan’s Travels
Ivan’s Travels is a heartwarming journey through all 32 counties of Ireland, seen through the eyes (and paws!) of Ivan, a fun-loving Border Collie rescued from the streets of Waterford. After finding their beloved companion through HART in Cork, Ivan’s humans set out to explore Ireland’s growing network of dog friendly places from cafes and pubs to beaches, trails, and historic attractions…At the heart of the book is a celebration of the deep connection between people and their dogs in Ireland a bond that goes far beyond companionship…This book was lovingly written by Lucy Costigan and Anthony E. Walsh.
Johnstown Castle, Estate and Gardens, Wexford
If you’re a dog lover, clear a space on your bookshelf—because Ivan’s Travels Through Dog-Friendly Ireland is the charming new release that has pups and people across the country perking up their ears…More than just a guidebook, Ivan’s Travels is a love letter to Ireland’s growing dog-friendly culture—and a nudge for more businesses and communities to roll out the welcome mat for four-legged visitors…Whether you’re planning a tail-wagging road trip or just love a feel-good story, Ivan’s Travels Through Dog-Friendly Ireland deserves a place on your reading list.
KCLR, Kilkenny Carlow Radio
Wexford People Front Page
Ivan’s Travels is a heartwarming journey through all 32 counties of Ireland, seen through the eyes (and paws!) of Ivan, a fun-loving Border Collie rescued from the streets of Waterford. After finding their beloved companion through HART in Cork, Ivan’s humans set out to explore Ireland’s growing network of dog friendly places from cafes and pubs to beaches, trails, and historic attractions…At the heart of the book is a celebration of the deep connection between people and their dogs in Ireland a bond that goes far beyond companionship…This book was lovingly written by Lucy Costigan and Anthony E. Walsh.
Johnstown Castle, Estate and Gardens, Wexford
If you’re a dog lover, clear a space on your bookshelf—because Ivan’s Travels Through Dog-Friendly Ireland is the charming new release that has pups and people across the country perking up their ears…More than just a guidebook, Ivan’s Travels is a love letter to Ireland’s growing dog-friendly culture—and a nudge for more businesses and communities to roll out the welcome mat for four-legged visitors…Whether you’re planning a tail-wagging road trip or just love a feel-good story, Ivan’s Travels Through Dog-Friendly Ireland deserves a place on your reading list.
KCLR, Kilkenny Carlow Radio