Ireland Case No. 23533Animal welfare (dog attack on livestock) · Co. Dublin · 10 Dec 2022
Goats injured in dog attack in Howth, Dublin
A flock of Old Irish goats was attacked by a dog in Howth, Dublin, on 10 December 2022, leaving four animals with puncture wounds and bite injuries requiring stitches. Gardaí launched an investigation and three fines totalling €300 were issued under the Control of Dogs Act.
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Key facts
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- whatFour animals were left with puncture wounds and significant bite injuries requiring stitches. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatSome animals went missing as the frightened herd dispersed to avoid the attack. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe missing animals were relocated and returned to the herd. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe injured animals are expected to recover. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred in Howth around 3.30pm on Saturday 10 December 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe incident was followed up by the dog warden. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí received a report of the dog attack on livestock in Howth, Co. Dublin, on 10 December 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí enquiries are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe 25 Old Irish goats were originally from the national herd in Mulranny, County Mayo. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe goats were relocated to Howth the previous year to help reduce the probability of fires. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThree fines totalling €300 were issued under the Control of Dogs Act following the attack. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThere are currently 27 pregnant animals in the Howth herd. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Dec2022Goats injured in dog attack in Howth as gardai launch investigation
Initial report of the dog attack on livestock in Howth with Gardaí investigation ongoing and fines issued under the Control of Dogs Act.