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Case No. 18063Damage to livestock · Co. Galway

Sheep killed by two collies in Ballygar, Galway

One ewe was killed by two collies in a sheep kill at Muckanagh, Ballygar, Galway, in mid-February 2024. The farmer identified the dogs as two collies and reported the incident to Gardaí and the IFA. Galway County Council's dog warden service has been conducting door-to-door enquiries in the area, including licensing and microchipping checks. As of March 2024, the two dogs have yet to be found, and farmers in nearby Boughil, Dereen and Islandcase have been urged to be particularly vigilant.

  1. Reported2 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
One ewe was killed by two collies in a sheep kill at Muckanagh, Ballygar.
Where
Muckanagh, Ballygar, County Galway.
When
Mid-February 2024.
Cause
The dogs responsible were identified by the farmer as two collies.
Investigation
The case was reported to Gardaí and the IFA, and Galway County Council's dog warden service conducted door-to-door enquiries including licensing and microchipping checks.
Other details
  • The two dogs involved have yet to be found.
  • Farmers in Boughil, Dereen and Islandcase were asked to be particularly vigilant.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOne ewe was killed by two dogs in a sheep kill at Muckanagh, Ballygar. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe dogs responsible were identified as two collies. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in mid-February 2024. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe case was reported to Gardaí and the IFA. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe two dogs involved have yet to be found. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherFarmers in Boughil, Dereen and Islandcase were asked to be particularly vigilant. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2024
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Vigilance urged among farmers after sheep killed by dogs - Galway Daily

    Reports the specific sheep kill, the identification of the dogs as two collies, the report to Gardaí and the IFA, and Galway County Council's appeal for vigilance and door-to-door enquiries by the dog warden service.