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Case No. 2195Dog attack (injury by dogs) · Co. Tipperary · 27 Feb 2025

Postman in his 60s hospitalised after being attacked by two Alsatian dogs in Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary

A male postman in his 60s suffered serious bite wounds to both legs and his lower body after being attacked by two Alsatian dogs at a property in Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary, on 27 February 2025. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick, and Gardaí are investigating while arrangements are being made for the destruction of the dogs.

  1. Reported3 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatA postman in his 60s was attacked by two Alsatian dogs at a property in Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man suffered serious bite wounds to both his legs and to his lower body. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe two dogs emerged from the rear of the property as the postman was making a delivery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man managed to make his way to a neighbouring property where he raised the alarm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe injured postman was treated near the scene by paramedics and transferred by HSE ambulance to hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe man was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday, 27 February 2025 at approximately 1.40pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have engaged with the owner of the dogs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationArrangements are being made with local veterinary services for the destruction of the dogs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAn Post confirmed the incident and stated the matter is in the hands of the authorities. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Postman, 60s, hospitalised after being 'devoured' by 2 Alsatians in house attack

    First report of the incident; Gardaí investigating, dogs to be destroyed, victim treated at University Hospital Limerick.

    victim, 60s, male