Ireland Two dogs to be destroyed after mauling of woman in Dún Laoghaire
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured when she was attacked by two dogs owned by a close relative at a residence in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, on 5 September 2024. Sources say a decision has been made to destroy the two dogs, and gardaí are investigating.
- Reported5 Sep
3 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman was attacked by a number of dogs. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman was attacked by two dogs in south Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe dogs were taken into the custody of the dog warden. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA woman in her 50s suffered serious injuries when she was attacked by two dogs owned by a close relative. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman was attacked by a number of dogs. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack happened at a residence in Dún Laoghaire. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at a residence in Dún Laoghaire. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack happened at a property near Upper Glenageary Road. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack happened at a residence in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe attack took place on Thursday 5 September 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Thursday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack happened on Thursday 5 September 2024 in the afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe dogs are in the custody of the Dog Warden. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations into the attack are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are investigating the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the attack are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with injuries understood to be serious. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHer injuries were understood to be serious. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí said the woman was in a stable condition on Thursday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIt is believed at least one of the dogs was a bully breed. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe local dog warden took custody of the dogs after the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSources say a decision has been made to destroy the two bulldogs. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Sep2024Two dogs involved in mauling attack on defenceless woman set to be destroyed
Reports that a decision has been made to destroy the two bulldogs, citing sources, and that the woman is being treated at St Vincent's Hospital.
victim, 50s, female - 5 Sep2024Woman attacked by dogs in Dún Laoghaire left with ‘serious’ injuries
Adds that the woman was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, that the dogs were taken into the custody of the dog warden, that gardaí said she was in a stable condition, that at least one dog is believed to be a bully breed, and that the attack happened near Upper Glenageary Road.
victim, 50s, female - 5 Sep2024Woman in serious condition after attack by 'number of dogs' in south Dublin
Adds the Garda statement, the hospital the woman was taken to, and that the dogs are in Dog Warden custody. Does not mention any decision to destroy the dogs.
victim, female