Owner fined after dog ran out on road leading to Cork cyclist's death

Judge describes event as 'dreadful tragedy' for everyone involved but convicts owner of failing to keep pet under control

The judge said it was a tragedy for everyone involved. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Cork owner of a Yorkshire Terrier has been convicted of failing to keep it under proper control following an incident two years ago when a 63-year-old cyclist died after the small dog ran out on the road.

Judge Marian O’Leary heard the case at Cork District Court and said that before giving judgment her sincere sympathies went out to the family of the deceased, the couple who were cycling with him, and the family whose dog was involved.