Cork farmer devastated after animals beheaded and 'torn to pieces' by dogs

'They were like pets to us', said Dan Cronin, who pleaded with dog owners to control their animals and said he now plans to restrict public access to his land after the flock attack

Witnesses reported seeing two lurchers and a jack russel-type dog, all with collars, attacking the flock on Friday evening. File picture: Denis Minihane.

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A farmer has spoken of his devastation after a lamb was beheaded and several others were “torn to bits” during a savage attack by dogs on farmland on the outskirts of Cork City.