What You Can Do

Under Irish law you have the right to complain about noise which is continuous, repeated, loud and affects your quality of life.

There are, however, some ways to reduce neighbourhood noise from impacting your home and life. Simple things can reduce the noise from the road outside or the dog barking three doors down.

Aras an Uachtarain

The presidents resident is surrounded by trees and plants, which absorb sound. It is not always possible to have this much land at your disposal, but planting trees around your house will help the environment and reduce you hearing nuisance noise.

Copyright John Kennedy

Aras an Uachtarain
Copyright John Kennedy

Aras an Uachtarain

The presidents resident is surrounded by trees and plants, which absorb sound. It is not always possible to have this much land at your disposal, but planting trees around your house will help the environment and reduce you hearing nuisance noise.

Copyright John Kennedy

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Exterior

• Trees and any natural structures to help absorb noise pollution and provide natural sounds into your garden
• Design your outside space so that the patio, BBQ or sun loungers are positioned in areas that are away from any source of noise pollution

Interior

• Get your house sound checked to identify any problem areas
• Double glazing windows are a must to reduce noise levels
• Insulate exterior walls, interior walls, ceilings and attic. This will save you money and reduce noise pollution. It may also be an idea to add extra insulation in any noisy areas
• Different textures, surfaces and materials absorb noise, so think about this when decorating your interior
• Think about how to let fresh air into your home in other ways, rather than opening windows and doors, which increase noise levels
• When planning your home, think about where your windows are to be placed and what noise might come in