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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9101Criminal damage and dog licence offence · Co. Kildare · 22 Apr 2022

Naas court fines dog owner over lamb deaths in Kildare

Up to six lambs died, some after being aborted, when a dog got loose in Kildare on 22 April 2022. David Galus, 24, whose address was given as Tully East, Kildare town, was prosecuted for not having a dog licence and criminal damage, and his defence was that the dog got free from a fence that had served its purpose in the past. The loss of the lambs was valued at €900-1,000, and €1,000 compensation was brought to Naas District Court and paid. The judge, who noted no previous convictions, imposed fines of €100 and €500, and this sentencing was reported on 12 June 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Up to six lambs died, some after being aborted, when a dog got loose.
Where
The defendant's address was given as Tully East, Kildare town, in County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on 22 April 2022.
Charges
David Galus, 24, was prosecuted for not having a dog licence and for criminal damage.
Cause
The defence said the dog got free from a fence that had served its purpose in the past.
Investigation
Garda Sean Mullin gave evidence on the incident and the losses.
Other details
  • The loss of the lambs was valued at €900-1,000.
  • The defendant brought €1,000 compensation to court, and it was paid.
  • The defence barrister said the dog is no longer in Ireland.
  • The sentencing was reported on 12 June 2026.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court.
  • The judge noted the defendant had no previous convictions.
Sentence
The judge imposed fines of €100 and €500.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatUp to six lambs died when a dog got loose. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe defendant's address was given as Tully East, Kildare town. (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)
  • courtThe judge noted the defendant had no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed fines of €100 and €500. (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

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  1. 12 Jun2026
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    €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