16 sheep killed in Wicklow dog attack

16 sheep have been killed in a horrific dog attack on a farm in the Wicklow Mountains.

The incident occurred when two dogs escaped from a nearby home and got onto the farm where they savagely maimed the three breeding ewes and 13 lambs.

The owner of the dog has taken responsibility, but the Irish Farmers' Association are pleading dog owners to be wary of their pets around other animals.

Daniel Dowling, the owner of the farm, says there are serious financial consequences following this attack.