Updated 2026-10-20 · Prices in EUR · Recall feed checked daily
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Neuter (male) cost across Ireland

Castration under general anaesthesia, including monitoring and pain control.

€250–€495national typical range (EUR)
Dublinmost expensive city
Waterfordleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Dublin€465
Drogheda€380
Cork€370
Dundalk€370
Galway€360
Limerick€355
Kilkenny€355
Tralee€350
Sligo€345
Waterford€335
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cryptorchid (retained testicle) neuters cost roughly double.
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All 10 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Dublin L€310–€620
Drogheda L€255–€505
Cork M€250–€495
Dundalk L€250–€495
Galway C€240–€480
Limerick M€235–€470
Kilkenny L€235–€470
Tralee M€235–€465
Sligo C€230–€460
Waterford M€225–€445
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of neuter (male) in Ireland?

Nationally €250–€495 in 2026. Dublin is the most expensive city we track; Waterford the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover neuter (male)?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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