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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10906Dog control offences (dangerous dog attack) · Co. Limerick · 25 Jun 2024

Woman found guilty over dangerous dog attack on puppy in Castletroy, Limerick

On 25 June 2024 at around 8pm, a large dog attacked a small puppy at Willowfield Green in Castletroy, Limerick, and the puppy later died after its wounds became infected. Claudia Farrell, the dog's owner, denied the charges, but at Limerick District Court Judge Peter White dismissed one of four charges and found the other three proven, as reported on 19 February 2026. The judge adjourned sentence for 12 months, with the Probation Act to apply if €810 compensation is paid. If the compensation is not paid, a conviction will be recorded and a €1,200 fine imposed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted19 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Claudia Farrell, the owner of the dog, was found guilty of several charges arising from an incident in which a large dog attacked a small puppy.
  • The article text describes the dog as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, while the headline describes it as a pitbull.
Where
The incident happened at Willowfield Green in Castletroy, Limerick.
When
The incident occurred at around 8pm on 25 June 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí found that the dog was microchipped and that the chip indicated it had originated in the UK.
Charges
Four charges were brought, and the judge dismissed one and found the State had proved the other three.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Peter White and reported on 19 February 2026.
  • Claudia Farrell denied the charges, according to the article.
Other details
  • The judge praised the actions of a man who strangled the dog during the attack.
  • The puppy's wounds later became infected and it died.
Sentence
  • The matter was adjourned for 12 months, with the Probation Act to apply if €810 compensation is paid.
  • If compensation is not paid, a conviction will be recorded and a €1,200 fine imposed.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier was found guilty of several charges arising from an incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA large dog attacked a small puppy. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Willowfield Green in Castletroy. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 8pm on June 25, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found that the dog was microchipped and that the chip indicated it had originated in the UK. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe judge dismissed one of the four charges and found the State had proved the other three. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Peter White. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe matter was adjourned for 12 months, with the Probation Act to apply if €810 compensation is paid. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceIf compensation is not paid, a conviction will be recorded and a €1,200 fine imposed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe puppy's wounds later became infected and it died. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Feb2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Praise for man who strangled dangerous pitbull following vicious attack in Limerick estate

    Reports the court outcome: three of four charges proven, one dismissed, and an adjourned sentence with compensation or conviction and fine conditions.

    convicted, Claudia Farrell, namedClaudia Farrell