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Case No. 7228Dog attack (under investigation) · Co. Wexford · 31 Oct 2023

Woman hospitalised after XL Bully dog attack near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

On 31 October 2023 a woman in her 30s was attacked by an XL Bully dog at around 11am just outside Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. She was taken to Wexford General Hospital, and gardaí and ambulance services attended the scene. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A local dog warden took the dog to be euthanised, and local gardaí said they are investigating the incident.

  1. Reported31 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The woman was hospitalised after the dog attack.
Where
The attack happened just outside Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
When
The attack happened at around 11am on 31 October 2023.
Cause
The woman was attacked by an XL Bully dog.
Other details
  • Gardaí and ambulance services were called to the scene.
  • The woman was taken to Wexford General Hospital.
  • The woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
  • A local dog warden took the dog to be euthanised.
Investigation
Local gardaí said they are investigating the incident.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe attack happened just outside Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened at around 11am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe woman was attacked by an XL Bully dog. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationLocal gardaí said they are investigating the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe woman was taken to Wexford General Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí and ambulance services were called to the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA local dog warden took the dog to be euthanised. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Woman hospitalised after being attacked by dog in Wexford

    First report of the Enniscorthy dog attack. The article also covers a separate Waterford attack from the previous Friday, which is not recorded here, and policy comments on dangerous dogs.

    victim, 30s, female