Ireland Case No. 13097Damage to livestock (assault on ewes by dogs) · Co. Clare · 19 Jul 2025
Ewes attacked by dogs in Kilkishen, Co Clare
Half a dozen ewes belonging to farmer Neil O'Brien were badly injured and one went missing after an attack by up to two dogs at his farm in Capplaheen, Kilkishen, on Saturday 19 July 2025. The farmer is appealing for information to identify the dogs responsible, and the county dog warden has been informed.
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Key facts
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- whatHalf a dozen ewes were left badly injured in the attack (clareecho.ie)
- whatOne ewe is still missing after the attack (clareecho.ie)
- whatUp to two dogs were responsible for the attack (clareecho.ie)
- whatThe farmer has fifty ewes in total (clareecho.ie)
- whatThe attacked ewes were the farmer's best home-bred breeding ewes (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe attack occurred at a farm in Capplaheen, Kilkishen (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred on Saturday morning (clareecho.ie)
- investigationCounty dog warden Frankie Coote was informed of the attack on Saturday (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe farmer is appealing for anyone with information to come forward (clareecho.ie)
- otherThis is the second time in fifteen years such an incident has occurred at the farm (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jul2025'Vicious assault' on ewes in Kilkishen leaves animals & farmer traumatised - Clare Echo
Farmer Neil O'Brien reports that up to two dogs attacked his flock, injuring half a dozen ewes and leaving one missing. He is appealing for information and the county dog warden Frankie Coote has been informed. The attacked ewes were his best home-bred breeding stock, with a value of around €400 per animal.
victim, Neil O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Neil O'Brien