Pair fined for dog attack on woman

A Co Clare couple, whose dog attacked an 84-year-old woman who sustained serious injuries, have been fined €1,000 at Kilrush District Court.

The defendants were in court under the Control of Dogs Act, which states all dogs must be kept under effective control by their owners.

Martin Clohessy, of Kildysart Road, Kilrush, appeared in court on a charge of failing to have the dog securely muzzled, while Marina Dekker, of Shragh, Kilrush, appeared on a charge of not having a licence for the American Akita breed of dog.