Ireland Crime

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Convicted

Offences

Dangerous dog incident (dog attack)

Where

Co. Limerick

Reporting

1 report, 19 Feb 2026 to 19 Feb 2026

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limerickleader.ie

• Dog owner convicted of dangerous dog charges in Castletroy Dangerous dog incident (dog attack) · Co. Limerick

  On 25 June 2024, a loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier attacked a smaller dog being walked on a leash by a woman and her young son at the Castletroy Greenway in Castletroy, Co Limerick, around 7pm. The attacked puppy suffered severe injuries and later died from infected wounds, while the attacking dog died after being restrained by bystanders. No people were injured. Claudia Farrell, the dog's owner, was charged with four offences, and in February 2026 Judge Peter White at Limerick District Court found her guilty of three. The sentence was adjourned for 12 months with the Probation Act to apply if €810 compensation is paid, or a conviction and €1,200 fine if not.

  Convicted, 19 Feb 2026Convicted · 1 report

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1. 19 Feb2026
   Convictedlimerickleader.ie, in Dog owner convicted of dangerous dog charges in Castletroy

   Praise for man who strangled dangerous pitbull following vicious attack in Limerick estate

   convicted, Claudia Farrell, namedClaudia Farrell

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