'No Dogs Allowed' campaign launched in bid to stop attacks on sheep

IFA president Francie Gorman says neither the Government nor local authorities has done enough to address the issue since the campaign was launched in 2021

IFA president Francie Gorman said the devastation caused must be brought home to those who think their dog would not be part of an attack on livestock. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

With the lambing season looming, the Irish Farmers Association has launched a “No Dogs Allowed” campaign in a bid to tackle devastating attacks on sheep by marauding pets.

Launching the campaign in Newcastle, Co Wicklow, association president Francie Gorman said dog owners must be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.