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15 sheep killed in south Dublin dog attack
James Hanly
The incident happened on the afternoon of Friday 13 September between 3pm and 5pm during which two large dogs from a neighbour’s house attacked a flock of sheep.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Almost 1,000 dog attacks on livestock in NI
Despite the large number of livestock worrying cases reported to authorities, the figures show that very few investigations lead to prosecutions.
28 August 2024 News
Down farmer to captain Ireland at international sheepdog trials
Over 1,500 spectators descended on Clonmany, Co Donegal, on the Inishowen Peninsula for the three-day event, which the organisers described as a “resounding success”.
12 calves die after falling off cliff in west Cork
A dozen calves were lost in the incident that occurred between Thursday night and Friday afternoon.
13 August 2024 News
Inishowen peninsula gearing up to host National Sheep Dog Trials
The top 15 competitors from the annual event will move on to next month’s international trials in the hopes of then qualifying for the International Supreme Championship Final.
12 August 2024 News
Lab meat for Shep
I’ve read that cells from an egg have been used to create 'chicken' pet food in the UK.
31 July 2024 Dealer
Government action needed on dog attacks on livestock - IFA
IFA national sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has called on the Government to do more and said farmers face an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate.
15 May 2024 News
Several sheep killed in dog attack in Louth
Kill described as "a direct result of irresponsible dog ownership" by council.
7 May 2024 News
SSE Renewables to sponsor Irish National Sheep Dog Trials
SSE Renewables has been announced as the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials principal sponsor this year. The August event will see 150 sheep dogs and handlers showcase their abilities.
30 April 2024 News
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed - IFA
IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher said that it is important to remind dog owners of their responsibilities and ensuring their dogs are under control at all times.
22 April 2024 News
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
Dog owners are to be reminded that they are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.
22 April 2024 News
IFA demands urgent intervention as sheep kills increase
The lack of robust enforcement of existing laws continues to allow dogs to run riot on farms across the country, IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has said.
19 April 2024 News