News - Dogs

Dogs responsible for major sheep kill in Longford Town had escaped Council dog pound before carrying out third attack

The two St Bernard dogs had previously been seized by Longford County Council and the Gardaí following previous attacks in the area.

Mar 19, 2026 13:47

Nora and the Murphy family from Ballinamuck have reached the final of the national competition for pets and are looking for your support.

Aug 10, 2025 14:44

Speaking with parliamentary privilege in the Seanad, Senator Andrews said there are many issues animals are being failed on.

May 28, 2025 07:47

He says apart from being a safe and sociable place to exercise your dog, it would provide another visitor attraction for the area.

Feb 13, 2024 17:31

According to the Irish Independent more than 1,500 dog attacks have been reported to Gardaí in the past two years.

Feb 12, 2024 08:23

It follows after a Longford farmer has spoken about how 5 of his sheep were recently killed following a dog attack.

Dec 19, 2023 13:10

This year, County Veterinarian Michael King said numbers, while still high, are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Oct 31, 2023 17:33

Nationally, 791 incidents of aggressive behaviour were recorded in 2022, leading to 308 injuries.

Aug 25, 2023 07:40

People who own or import dogs with cropped ears are facing hefty fines and jail terms.

Aug 17, 2023 17:21

The increase in unwanted dogs is being put down to the surge in breeding and dog ownership during the pandemic

Jun 8, 2023 08:58

The discovery was made over the weekend.

May 22, 2023 14:43

May 7, 2023 11:44

71 strays were collected by the Dog Warden in Leitrim.

Feb 28, 2023 07:52

Restricted dog breeds are legal to possess but owners are required by law to follow certain rules.

Feb 16, 2023 08:49

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