Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19591Animal cruelty · Co. Laois

Laois woman sentenced to 10 months for animal cruelty over nine dogs

An 89-year-old woman from Laois had nine dogs found living in unsanitary conditions at her home, and two of the dogs had a broken jaw and a broken hip. ISPCA inspectors found the animals stacked in crates. On September 26, 2023, she was convicted of 19 counts of animal cruelty at Athy District Court, having previously faced similar charges twice and being under a court order prohibiting her from owning any animal. The animals were rescued and rehomed, and she was sentenced to 10 months in prison.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Oct
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Nine dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions.
  • Two of the dogs were found to have a broken jaw and a broken hip.
Where
  • The dogs were kept in a room described as full of faeces and mouldy food.
  • ISPCA inspectors found the animals stacked in crates at the woman's home in Laois.
Investigation
The ISPCA (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) carried out the inspection that found the animals.
When
The conviction was on September 26, 2023.
Charges
The woman was convicted on 19 counts of animal cruelty.
In court
The conviction was handed down at Athy District Court.
Other details
  • The woman had previously faced similar charges on two occasions.
  • The woman had been subject to a court order prohibiting her from owning any animal.
  • The animals from the case were rescued and rehomed.
Sentence
The woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison for animal cruelty.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNine dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo of the dogs were found to have a broken jaw and broken hip. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDogs were kept in a room described as full of faeces and mouldy food. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereISPCA inspectors found the animals stacked in crates at the woman's home in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe conviction was on September 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe woman was convicted on 19 counts of animal cruelty at Athy District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison for animal cruelty. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe woman had previously faced similar charges on two occasions and was subject to a court order prohibiting her from owning any animal. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe animals from the case were rescued and rehomed. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Oct2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois woman whose dogs were found in room 'full of faeces' in court

    Reports the conviction on 19 counts at Athy District Court, the 10-month sentence, the condition of the dogs and the woman's prior charges and court order.

    convicted, 89, female