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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3923Dog attack (assault by animal) · Co. Dublin · 31 Jan 2026

Boy hospitalised after dog attack in Clonsilla, Dublin

A boy was rushed to Temple Street Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a dog at a home in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, at around 1.30pm on Saturday 31 January 2026. The dog was removed by the Dog Warden and is to be euthanised by local veterinary services, with Garda investigations ongoing.

  1. Reported1 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatA boy was rushed to hospital after a dog attack in Dublin. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe child was taken to Temple Street Children's Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe dog was removed from the scene by the Dog Warden. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatArrangements are being made for the dog to be euthanised by local veterinary services. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Clonsilla, Dublin 15. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenThe attack took place at approximately 1.30pm on Saturday 31 January 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGarda investigations into the incident are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2026
    Reportedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Child hospitalised after dog attack in Dublin

    Initial report of the dog attack with Garda spokesperson statement confirming details and that the dog is to be euthanised.

    victim, male