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Case No. 21914Animal welfare (suspected sheep worrying / dog attack on livestock) · Co. Galway · 12 Mar 2023

Dog warden investigating suspected sheep worrying in Galway

On 12 March 2023, a number of ewes and lambs were injured and several lambs went missing in a suspected dog attack in Deerpark, Kilchreest, Galway. No suspect has been identified or charged. Galway County Council's Dog Warden is investigating the incident. The council urged local farmers to be vigilant and reminded dog owners of their liability under the Control of Dogs Act.

  1. Reported15 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A number of ewes and lambs were injured and several lambs remain unaccounted for in a suspected dog attack.
Where
The incident occurred in Deerpark, Kilchreest, Galway.
When
The incident occurred on Sunday, 12 March 2023.
Investigation
Galway County Council's Dog Warden is investigating the suspected sheep worrying incident.
Other details
  • The council urged farmers in the area to be particularly vigilant against dog attacks on livestock.
  • Dog owners can be held liable under the Control of Dogs Act for economic losses from attacks on sheep.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of ewes and lambs were injured in the incident. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatSeveral lambs remain unaccounted for following the incident. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Deerpark, Kilchreest, Galway. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 12 March 2023. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe council urged farmers in the area to be particularly vigilant against dog attacks on livestock. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherDog owners can be held liable under the Control of Dogs Act for economic losses from attacks on sheep. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Council investigating after sheep and lambs injured or missing in suspected dog attack - Galway Daily

    First report of the incident; Galway County Council's Dog Warden investigating; farmers urged to be vigilant and report incidents.