Ireland Man sentenced over dog killing sheep near Kildare town
David Galus, a man aged 20 (reports differ, giving 24), of Tully East, Kildare, was prosecuted for criminal damage and a dog licence offence after his dog allegedly got loose and killed up to six lambs at Brallistown near Kildare town in April 2022. The case was heard at Naas District Court in January 2023, where the defence contested the allegations and Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to 11 May for hearing. The judge noted Galus had no previous convictions. He was ultimately fined €100 and €500, and €1,000 compensation was paid to the sheep owner.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Jan
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced12 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A dog allegedly got loose and killed up to six lambs, some after being aborted, and injured other sheep.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Brallistown near Kildare town; the defendant's address was given as Tully East, Kildare town.
- When
- Gardaí said the incident occurred on 22 April 2022, while an earlier court report gave 24 April 2022.
- Cause
- The defence said the dog got free from a fence that had served its purpose in the past.
- Charges
- David Galus was prosecuted for criminal damage and not having a dog licence.
- In court
- The case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan, who adjourned it to 11 May for hearing.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed fines of €100 and €500, and €1,000 compensation was paid.
- Other details
- The defence said the defendant fully contests the accusations and the dog is no longer in Ireland.
- The loss of the lambs was valued at €900 to €1,000.
- The judge noted the defendant had no previous convictions.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe defendant is David Galus of Tully East, Kildare (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe dog allegedly injured other sheep (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí claimed damages of around €900 (kildarenow.com)
- whatUp to six lambs died when a dog got loose. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at Brallistown near Kildare town (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe defendant's address was given as Tully East, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 24 April 2022 (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 22 April 2022. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe defendant's defence was that the dog got free from a fence that had worked in the past. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeDavid Galus was prosecuted for not having a dog licence and criminal damage. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 11 May for hearing (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge noted the defendant had no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe judge imposed fines of €100 and €500. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the defendant fully contests the accusations (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe loss of the lambs was valued at €900-1,000. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe dog is no longer in Ireland. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant brought €1,000 compensation to court. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jun2026€1,000 compensation paid in Kildare court after dog caused sheep deaths
First report of this case. Gives the incident date as 22 April 2022, the charges, the compensation paid, the fines imposed and the judge's remarks.
convicted, David Galus, 24, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Galus - 17 Jan2023Man’s dog killed sheep near Kildare town — alleged
Reports the adjournment of the case to 11 May at Naas District Court; defence contests the allegations; damages claimed at around €900; Judge Desmond Zaidan presiding.
accused, David Galus, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Galus