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Over 20 lambs killed in Sligo dog attack

August 5, 2020

Over 20 lambs were killed in a dog attack in Co. Sligo in recent days, with an investigation underway at present. It is…

Garda investigation underway after bull is attacked by dogs and put down

June 9, 2020

Rural Life

A Garda investigation is underway in Co. Tipperary after a pedigree bull was attacked by a number of dogs and subsequently put down.…

Dogs found worrying sheep can be ‘shot on sight’ warns IFA

April 12, 2020

Sheep

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chairman Sean Dennehy has issued a stark…

2 dogs shot after killing in-lamb ewes

March 24, 2020

Sheep

Two dogs have been shot following an incident which saw a number of in-lamb ewes killed in a dog attack in Co. Meath…

Cow and calf attacked by pit bull terrier in Tipperary

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

A suckler farmer in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, has expressed his shock following a dog attack on his livestock on Sunday morning, February 23.…

Over 3,000 sheep killed or injured each year by dogs – Gardaí

February 25, 2020

Sheep

Members of An Garda Síochána based in the midlands have issued a clear warning to dog owners of the consequences of dog attacks…

Sheep killed in overnight dog attack in Kilkenny

February 24, 2020

Sheep

A sheep was killed while another was injured in an overnight dog attack in Co. Kilkenny over the weekend. Liam Lacey, a sheep…

Graphic images: In-lamb ewes brutally attacked in Co. Galway in latest dog attack

February 14, 2020

Sheep

As we get closer to the lambing season, the number of dog attacks on sheep across the country continues to rise. On Thursday…

Gardaí investigate sheep kill in dog attack involving 2 collies

February 10, 2020

Sheep

Members of An Garda Síochána based in Co. Meath are investigating after a number of sheep were killed and injured in a dog…

7 sheep injured – 3 put down – after Longford dog attack

January 20, 2020

Sheep

Three sheep had to be put down after a dog attack in the Killashee area of Co. Longford earlier today, Monday, January 20.…

Graphic: 2 dogs shot following midlands sheep attack

January 20, 2020

Rural Life

Following an attack on 50 in-lamb ewes, two out of three dogs were shot with owners identified, according to Laois Dog Warden –…

What can farmers do if their sheep are attacked by dogs?

January 15, 2020

Sheep

Over the past number of weeks, there have been a spate of dog attacks on sheep across the country – especially around the…

Graphic images: 6 sheep dead and 4 injured in latest dog attack in Co. Kildare

December 3, 2019

Sheep

In the early hours of Thursday morning, November 28, David Corrigan knew something wasn’t right when he arrived to look at his sheep.…

Sheep put down following dog attack in Kilkenny

September 30, 2019

Sheep

Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets under control following a sheep kill in Co. Kilkenny over the weekend. The incident…

GRAPHIC: Weanling put down and another injured following dog attacks

September 30, 2019

Rural Life

Two weanlings were attacked by pitbull dogs over the weekend in Co. Longford, leading to one weanling having to be euthanised in recent…

15 factory-fit lambs killed in weekend dog attack

August 26, 2019

Rural Life

A total of 15 lambs were killed in a dog attack in the west of the country over the weekend, prompting calls for…

Donegal dog owner ordered to pay €10,000 after sheep attack

June 26, 2019

Sheep

By Gerry McLaughlin A Co. Donegal dog owner has been ordered to pay €10,000 compensation to a farmer by Donegal District Court after…

Graphic: Stark reminder of dangers posed by dogs off leads

April 19, 2019

Rural Life

Footage has emerged on social media of the dangers posed to sheep by dogs let off their leads by hillwalkers. It was shared…

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