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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11298Dog control offence (restricted breed walked without a muzzle) · Co. Limerick · 11 Nov 2024

Man fined for walking rottweiler without muzzle in Limerick

On 11 November 2024, Michael O'Donnell, a 67-year-old man, was walking a seven-year-old rottweiler, a restricted breed, without a muzzle on Bishop's Quay in Limerick. A sergeant attended after a member of the public reported the dog. He was prosecuted at Limerick District Court, where he pleaded not guilty on the basis that the dog belonged to his daughter. The latest development, reported on 30 January 2026, is that he was convicted and fined €100, with three months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Michael O'Donnell, 67, was prosecuted for walking a rottweiler without a muzzle.
Where
  • The dog was walked on Bishop's Quay in a residential area of Limerick.
  • Mr O'Donnell has a home address on Columcille Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick.
When
The dog was walked on 11 November 2024.
Investigation
Sergeant Burke received a call from a concerned member of the public about the restricted breed and attended the scene.
Charges
Mr O'Donnell was prosecuted for a dog control offence of walking a restricted breed without a muzzle.
Other details
  • The dog was a seven-year-old rottweiler belonging to Mr O'Donnell's daughter, and the court was told he was caring for it while she was away.
  • The judge said the dog was on a leash.
  • The tracker lists the case as dated 28 January 2026, while the article gives a publication date of 30 January 2026.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick District Court, where Mr O'Donnell pleaded not guilty; his solicitor, John Herbert, was defending.
Sentence
Mr O'Donnell was convicted and fined €100, with three months to pay.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe dog was walked on Bishop’s Quay. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe dog was walked on 11 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA sergeant received a call from a member of the public about the restricted breed and attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeA man was prosecuted for walking a rottweiler without a muzzle in a residential area of Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant pleaded not guilty because the dog did not belong to him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was convicted and fined €100, with three months to pay. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the dog was on a leash. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man who walked rottweiler without muzzle in Limerick fined in court

    Reports the Limerick District Court conviction and €100 fine, with the defendant pleading not guilty on the basis that the dog belonged to his daughter.

    convicted, Michael O'Donnell, 67, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Donnell