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Case No. 12956Dog not kept under proper control (animal control offence) · Co. Longford · 12 May 2023

Longford labrador owner fined €1,000 after dog bit neighbour

Mary Dennany of Coolnahinch, County Longford, was convicted and fined €1,000 for not keeping her labrador under proper control after the dog bit a close neighbour twice on 12 May 2023, causing a large cut to the victim's leg.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Aug
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe labrador bit the neighbour twice, grabbing her by the leg and then by the arm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim sustained a large cut to her leg with ripped pants and a blood stain on her thigh. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim's pants were ripped with an elastic blood stain mark on her thigh. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe gate to the defendant's property was found half open with two dogs running around. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe black dog was agitated, snarling and barking, and the gardaí were unable to exit the patrol car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatMary Dennany's mother came out of the residence and identified herself, stating her daughter was the owner and at work. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatMary Dennany refused to make a caution statement when she returned. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe vet told the owner the dog was very calm, content and placid. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe vet refused to put the dog down without a court order. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim estimated her neighbour had 13 or 14 dogs. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 4.30pm on 12 May 2023 at Coolnahinch, County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda Alan Doherty attended the scene at 5pm on 12 May 2023 in relation to the dog bite. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe victim's daughter phoned an ambulance and notified the Gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Vincent Deane presided over the special hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe court imposed a fine of €1,000 with six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe dog had been given away by the time of the court hearing. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Aug2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Hefty fine for Longford labrador owner after 'dangerous' dog 'charged' at and bit neighbour

    Reports the conviction and €1,000 fine imposed on Mary Dennany at Longford District Court for the 2023 dog bite incident, including witness testimony from the victim and Garda Alan Doherty.

    convicted, Mary Dennany, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Dennanyvictim, female