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Nenagh gardaí issue warning to pet owners following another dog attack on sheep

The gardaí in Tipperary are investigating another incident in the Nenagh District where dogs were reported to be worrying sheep and attacked one animal. This particular incident happened near Ballinderry in the north of the county on March 7 after ...

23 Mar 2023 at 09:15

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'A beautiful and caring soul' - Funeral details for XL Bully attack victim confirmed

The victim of a fatal dog attack in Limerick, Nicole Morey, will be laid to rest next week. The 23 year old woman tragically died following a shock attack by her pet dogs on the night of her birthday on Tuesday (June 4). Her body will repose at ...

07 Jun 2024 at 11:26

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Young boy whose face was mauled by XL Bully receives bravery award

A young boy whose face was mauled by an XL Bully has received an award for his bravery. Alejandro Mizsan (now aged 11) was attacked by an unmuzzled dog while playing with his friends in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford in 2022. Other children managed ...

11 Mar 2024 at 10:29

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Tipperary TD seeks 'robust dog legislation' following sheep kills and attack on woman

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has called for "robust legislation" to enforce responsible dog ownership. "We are now in lambing season. Reports show that up to 3,000 sheep and lambs are killed or injured annually by dogs," he stated. The ...

03 Feb 2023 at 16:45

Full restrictions revealed as nationwide XL Bully ban comes into effect today

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Full restrictions revealed as XL Bully ban set to be introduced next month

An XL Bully ban has been introduced across Ireland, following a number of recent attacks by the breed. The ban was initally announced in July 2024, when the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys brought in ...

01 Oct 2024 at 08:51

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Farmers calls for database of dog owners to curb 'critical issue' of farm attacks

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling for the creation of a national dog database identifying owners in an attempt to curb farm attacks. The call comes due to what IFA National Sheep Chairman, Kevin Comiskey, says is ...

19 May 2022 at 14:17

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Gardaí urge people who filmed horror dog attack to stop sharing footage 'out of respect'

Gardaí are urging people who filmed a fatal dog attack in Limerick to stop sharing footage "out of respect" for the victim. According to An Garda Síochána, footage of the horror attack - which occurred last night (Tuesday ...

05 Jun 2024 at 17:33

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OPINION: Ireland is right to ban XL Bullies...they're modern-day monsters

I never grew up with any pets. Despite this, I love animals. Big ones, small ones, fluffy or scaly, it doesn't much matter to me. It was this love that inspired me to sneak a stray cat into my bedroom when I was a child ...

12 Jul 2024 at 15:55

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Two women treated for serious injuries after dog attack

Two women are being treated for serious injuries after a dog attack in Co Waterford. Gardai attended the incident which occurred at a residential property at St Johns Park, on Friday afternoon at around 1pm. Emergency ...

28 Oct 2023 at 16:36

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Young man attacked by dog in Donegal rushed to hospital

A man aged in his 20s was rushed to hospital after a dog attack between Muff and Quigley's Point in Co Donegal. Gardaí in Muff were alerted to a report of a man who was bitten by a dog yesterday morning. It is ...

17 Jun 2024 at 12:40

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Pit bull terrier shot dead after attacking man and woman at house in Cork

A pit bull terrier was shot and killed by gardai after it attacked a man and woman at a house in Cork. Gardai and the Armed Response Unit were called to a house in Ballyphehane in the city at around 5.20pm ...

07 Jun 2024 at 10:20

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'You see a dog like that coming, you're scared' - Minister Eamon Ryan on ban of XL Bullies

Minister Eamon Ryan is one of the latest government ministers to weigh in on whether or not certain breeds of dog should be banned in Ireland. The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications said ...

06 Jun 2024 at 14:34

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