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
Some of the sheep killed by dogs near Killarney overnight.

Some of the sheep killed by dogs near Killarney overnight.

A dog attack in Co Kerry has left a dozen or more sheep, some in lamb, slaughtered.

This attack occurred near Killarney and was discovered by farmer Daniel O’Donoghue. The farmer has appealed to dog owners in Killarney to keep their pets tied up at night.

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