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Case No. 7840Animal cruelty · Co. Mayo · 6 Jul 2023

Investigation into dog set alight in Ballina, Co Mayo

In the early hours of 6 July 2023, a medium-sized black dog was allegedly set alight in Ballina, Co Mayo, and did not survive. Gardaí found the dog's body at a sports ground in the town, and local veterinary services removed it from the scene. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the garda investigation is ongoing. As of 18 July 2023, the North West Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was offering a €1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

  1. Reported18 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A medium-sized black dog was allegedly set alight in Ballina, Co Mayo.
Where
Gardaí found the dog's body at a sports ground in Ballina.
When
The dog was set alight in the early hours of 6 July 2023.
Cause
The dog did not survive after allegedly being set alight.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the discovery of the dog.
  • The garda investigation is ongoing and no arrest has been reported.
Other details
  • The dog's body was removed from the scene by local veterinary services.
  • The North West Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NWSPCA) is offering a €1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible.
  • The NWSPCA is hoping someone knows who owned the dog or who was responsible.
  • The case was reported in the media on 18 July 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident happened in Ballina, Co Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí discovered the dog's body at a sports ground in the town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe dog was set alight in the early hours of 6 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the discovery of the dog. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe garda investigation is ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe dog did not survive. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe dog's body was removed from the scene by local veterinary services. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe NWSPCA is offering a €1,000 reward for information. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai probe dog 'set on fire' in 'sickening act' as €1k reward offered for info

    Reports the Gardaí investigation, the discovery of the dog's body at a sports ground, and a €1,000 NWSPCA reward for information leading to a conviction. No arrest or suspect is reported.