Girl 'savaged by sheepdog' settles action for €175,000

The High Court heard that the girl said she is happy to be now wearing a face mask during the pandemic as it covers up her scars.

A young girl who the High Court heard was “savaged by a sheepdog” on a farm and has been left with permanent scarring on her face has settled a High Court action for €175,000.

The 14-year old girl, who cannot be named by order of the court, was seven years old when the dog attacked her on a friend’s farm.