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#Dog Attacks

A curated collection of stories relating to dog attacks in Ireland

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An american bully XL dog in nature
'Heartbreaking': Almost 3,000 homeless dogs in shelters
'Surge in dog surrenders and abandonment persisting' after the pandemic

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Regulations to ban XL Bully dogs signed into law
Regulations to ban XL Bully dogs signed into law
The first stage of the regulations starts on Tuesday, October 1, with the second due to come into effect and ban the ownership of the dog from February 1, 2025

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

XL bully dog restrictions
Bid to rehome XL Bully dogs in Sweden ahead of tighter laws 
A census is taking place to establish how many dogs are homeless in rescues and pounds across Ireland

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

St. Vincent's Hospital
Number of dogs leave woman with serious injuries following attack in Dublin
It is not currently known what breed of dog was involved in the incident

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Garda stock
Young girl seriously injured in suspected XL bully attack in Kerry
Gardaí say the child is currently undergoing treatment at Cork University Hospital. The dog was put down by local veterinary services

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

XL bully dog restrictions
XL bully dogs 'facing a death sentence' when ban comes into effect, animal charity warns
Animal rescues believe many owners will abandon their dogs and the ban on rehoming will mean many XL bullies being euthanised

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

XL bully dog restrictions
Ban on XL bully dogs to come into effect from October
The first stage will consist of a ban on breeding, rehoming, reselling and importing of an XL bully dog, while the second stage will be a full ban on owning the breed

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Ferocious Rottweiler Barking
Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by dog while out running
The dog, understood to be a Rottweiler, broke free from its owner and chased the man before biting him a number of times on the leg

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

'Our hearts are shattered for the rest of our lives', sister of Limerick woman killed by dogs tells funeral
'Our hearts are shattered for the rest of our lives', sister of Limerick woman killed by dogs tells funeral
Nicole Morey was attacked and killed by her dogs when she returned home from celebrating her 23rd birthday last week

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Funeral arrangements for Nicole Morey announced
Funeral arrangements for Nicole Morey announced
She had just got home from celebrating her 23rd birthday when she was attacked at about 11.40pm at her home outside Ballyneety village, some 12k from Limerick city.

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Gardaí forced to shoot pit bull terrier that attacked people in Cork
Gardaí forced to shoot pit bull terrier that attacked people in Cork
A man and a woman who were attacked by the dog were also taken to Cork University Hospital for medical assessment and treatment.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Balloons released at vigil for Limerick woman killed in dog attack
Balloons released at vigil for Limerick woman killed in dog attack
Over 200 people attend the event to remember Nicole Morey

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Nicole Morey's partner witnessed 'horrific' dog attack remotely on security cameras at their home
Nicole Morey's partner witnessed 'horrific' dog attack remotely on security cameras at their home
Tributes have been paid to 'the nicest girl' who would 'do anything for anyone'

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

'The dog tore the face off him,' says father of boy, 8, attacked by dog in Limerick
'The dog tore the face off him,' says father of boy, 8, attacked by dog in Limerick
The Flynn family’s afternoon stroll in the park turned into a nightmare when the dog latched onto the boy’s face when he tried to pet the animal

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

XL bully dogs protest
Q&A: What exactly are XL bully dogs and how dangerous are they?
The Government recently established a group to examine the area of increased dog controls and restricted breeds

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

'It's like a bad dream': Community in shock as woman, 23, killed in Limerick dog attack named locally 
'It's like a bad dream': Community in shock as woman, 23, killed in Limerick dog attack named locally 
Gardaí said that the animal believed to be involved in the incident has now been destroyed

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Kerry farmer appeals to dog owners after attack leaves sheep in lamb slaughtered
Kerry farmer appeals to dog owners after attack leaves sheep in lamb slaughtered
One of the dead sheep had been scanned last week and was carrying three lambs, while another ewe, also in lamb, was found caught in fencing

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Man and woman face sentencing in connection with dog attack on nine-year-old boy
Man and woman face sentencing in connection with dog attack on nine-year-old boy
Alejandro, who turned 10 in February last, suffered horrific injuries in the attack and will require intensive ongoing treatment

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Barking dog
More than 1,200 children hospitalised for serious dog bites over 10-year period, study shows
Some 1,212 of the cases included in the report involved children under 14, accounting for almost 40% of all cases

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Appeal after 25 sheep killed in dog attack leaving Kerry farmer devastated
Appeal after 25 sheep killed in dog attack leaving Kerry farmer devastated
Some 25 pedigree ewes were killed overnight on Sunday in the Ventry area

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Front close up view of an American XL bully dog outdoors on a lead held by the owner.
Stricter rules on controlling dogs to be introduced
Heather Humphreys is also looking to expand the restricted breeds list and is to roll out funding for dog shelters

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Garda stock
Garda investigation launched after boy bitten by dog in Limerick 
A Garda investigation has been launched after a boy was bitten by a dog in Limerick. The incident took place at a house in the Garryspillane area on Tuesday. The boy, whose age is not yet known, was bitten by the animal during the morning.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Man and woman injured following dog attack in Dublin
Man and woman injured following dog attack in Dublin
A man and a woman were injured after being attacked by a dog in Dublin on Tuesday. Gardaí responded to the scene of an incident in a house in Crumlin at around 12. 30pm. A male suffered facial injuries while a female suffered arm injuries.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

IFA demands tighter dog control measures after Cork farmer's sheep 'torn to bits' 
IFA demands tighter dog control measures after Cork farmer's sheep 'torn to bits' 
The IFA will spell out its demands when it appears before the joint Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Cork councillors call for DNA database for dogs to hold owners to account for attacks
Cork councillors call for DNA database for dogs to hold owners to account for attacks
Cork County councillors said mandatory database the only way there could be certainty in identifying dogs which may attack humans or livestock

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

'Always assume the worst will happen': Calls for urgent response to tackle rise in dog attacks
'Always assume the worst will happen': Calls for urgent response to tackle rise in dog attacks
A spate of recent dog attacks has highlighted the dearth of laws around management of pets and the lack of knowledge among the public about what can happen. Jack White reports 

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Tánaiste calls for tougher dog regulation following baby's fatal mauling by family pet
Tánaiste calls for tougher dog regulation following baby's fatal mauling by family pet
Comprehensive review of legislation relating to control of dogs needed, Martin says, following inquest into 'harrowing, shocking' death of four-month-old girl

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Boy, 9, returns home from hospital following vicious dog attack 
Boy, 9, returns home from hospital following vicious dog attack 
Alejandro Miszan received seven weeks of treatment after the attack, which took place when he was playing with friends near his home 

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

New working group to tackle 'devastating' dog attacks
New working group to tackle 'devastating' dog attacks
The Government working group will examine fines, enforcement and how dog wardens are deployed to combat such incidents

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Ferocious Rottweiler Barking
Cork County council vets to call for all dogs to be insured in case of attacks
Cork county councillors fear the increase in dogs could lead to an increase in attacks on humans and livestock and more dog fouling on the streets

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Woman, 30s, is second person arrested in connection with Wexford dog attack
Woman, 30s, is second person arrested in connection with Wexford dog attack
Man was arrested in connection with the attack on November 29

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

‘The hardest part is yet to come’: Dog attack survivor Stephen Teap on recovery process
‘The hardest part is yet to come’: Dog attack survivor Stephen Teap on recovery process
CervicalCheck has told how, after being attacked by two dogs as a child, the hardest part of dealing with the trauma is the following 10 years.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Taoiseach questions why people own dangerous breeds of dogs following attack on nine-year-old 
Taoiseach questions why people own dangerous breeds of dogs following attack on nine-year-old 
Alejandro Mizsan was playing on a green area of the Old Forge Road estate in Enniscorthy, Wexford, on Sunday when he was attacked by the dog at about 4pm

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Young pit bull terrier dog in harness
Man, 20s, arrested in connection to dog attack which left child, 9, with serious injuries
'We’re in bits, we’re heartbroken'

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Alaskan Malamute
Boy savagely attacked by dog as he played hurling awarded €95k
Boy suffered multiple lacerations to his lower legs and has been left with permanent and significant scarring after the attack by the Alaskan Malamute dog, court heard

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Baby girl dog death - Co Waterford
Tragic baby Mia laid to rest in Youghal
Mia O'Connell's grand-aunt said couple had gotten engaged last New Year's Eve and were excited for their future as a family of three

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021

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