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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20988Uncontrolled dog (Control of Dogs Act) · Co. Limerick · 5 May 2022

Limerick dog dies after neighbour's dog attack, owner pleads guilty

On 5 May 2022 a Maltese Terrier died after a neighbour's mongrel-type dog attacked it at Grange House, Logavinshire, Crecora, County Limerick. The Maltese Terrier's owner is a woman, and the suspect is Matthew Ryan, aged 63, of Ballinroche East, Crecora. Ryan was charged with having an uncontrolled dog under the Control of Dogs Act. On 22 May 2023, at Newcastle West Court, he pleaded guilty and his solicitor asked for no conviction, and the judge said she would strike the matter out if he paid €150 to the court poor box.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A Maltese Terrier died after being attacked by a neighbour's dog.
Where
The incident occurred at Grange House, Logavinshire, Crecora, County Limerick.
When
The incident occurred on 5 May 2022.
Cause
A neighbour's mongrel-type dog attacked the woman's small Maltese Terrier while she was doing work in her garden.
Charges
Matthew Ryan, aged 63, of Ballinroche East, Crecora, was charged with having an uncontrolled dog under the Control of Dogs Act.
In court
  • Inspector Gearoid Thompson prosecuted the case at Newcastle West Court.
  • Ryan pleaded guilty, and his solicitor asked the judge to deal with the matter without a conviction.
Sentence
The judge said she would strike the matter out if Ryan paid €150 to the court poor box.
Other details
  • Ryan's own dog was put down.
  • Ryan had never before been before a court.
  • Ryan has an insurance claim being processed.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Maltese Terrier died after being attacked by a neighbour's dog. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Grange House, Logavinshire, Crecora. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on May 5, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeA neighbour's mongrel-type dog attacked the victim's small dog. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeRyan pleaded guilty to having an uncontrolled dog under the Control of Dogs Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtInspector Gearoid Thompson prosecuted the case. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtRyan's solicitor asked the judge to deal with the matter without a conviction. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she would strike the matter out if Ryan paid €150 to the court poor box. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherRyan's own dog was put down. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherRyan had never before been before a court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherRyan has an insurance claim being processed. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 May2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick dog dies after being attacked by neighbour's dog

    Reports the court hearing: Ryan pleaded guilty under the Control of Dogs Act, his solicitor asked for no conviction, and the judge said she would strike the matter out on payment of €150.

    accused, Matthew Ryan, 63, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Ryanvictim, female