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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

Over €1.3 million allocated to local farmers under Sheep Welfare Scheme

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Nov 16, 2025 14:33

IFA call for urgent intervention over increase in sheep kills

IFA has continuously called for a centralised data base for all dogs correlating licensing and microchipping to identify the owner of the dog

Apr 20, 2024 08:46

Local farmers urged to report livestock birth defects due to virus concerns

The Department is asking farmers to report any incidents of birth defects to their vet

Feb 20, 2024 08:24

Dog owners being warned to keep them under supervision

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

Local authority appeals to dog owners following sheep kill

Five sheep were killed and two had to be put down after an incident in the mid-Longford area in recent days.

Dec 15, 2023 11:25

Roscommon GAA to amend crest on phased basis

The statement follows concerns raised at a local authority meeting in February of this year.

Jul 10, 2023 13:47

Warning over dumping of livestock after sheep carcasses found in Roscommon

The local authority were originally called to the site following reports that the remains of a donkey and pig were found in the stream.

May 3, 2023 17:47

Issues affecting sheep industry focus of Leitrim meeting next week

The meeting will take place in the bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Tuesday the 21st from 8pm.

Mar 17, 2023 13:06

IFA Sheep Chair calls on government for better stability for sheep farmers

Hundreds took part in today's IFA Protest in Roscommon town

Feb 13, 2023 17:46

Call for local farmers to attend Roscommon sheep protest

The demonstration will take place at Roscommon Mart and will highlight what farmers call a growing crisis in the sector.

Feb 13, 2023 09:32

Sheep price crisis on agenda for Teagasc Sheep Seminar this evening

The seminar takes place in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon Town this evening at 8pm.

Jan 19, 2023 17:07

Calls for dog insurance to be made compulsory

It comes following recent sheep attacks.

Jan 4, 2023 13:55

Roscommon IFA representative and sheep farmer expresses concern over sheep kill incidents

Michael Glennon, IFA Sheep Committee Representative and Roscommon sheep farmer, says that these incidents are extremely worrying for farmers.

Dec 13, 2022 13:23

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