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Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks
Amy Forde
National awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities at lambing time.
3 March 2025 News
Bench warrant issued for owner whose dogs weren't under control
The Galway dog warden had received a call of a sheep attack and came across three dogs that were not under control walking on the road. Gordon Deegan reports.
19 February 2025 News
Virtual fencing could counteract dog attacks
Research by Britain’s Department of Environment found that escapes were reported mostly due to exceptional events, such as trespass, dogs, low-ying aircraft, thunder, lightning or unfamiliar vehicles.
Are donkeys the solution to dog attacks?
"Put a donkey or two in the same field with the sheep." - Cyril Gleeson, Birdhill, Co Tipperary
12 February 2025 Letters
Dogs must be registered to NVPS to tackle sheep attacks
That’s according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) who want to make this a legal requirement with increased sanctions for owners who fail to comply.
12 February 2025 News
‘Nature is a cruel master’
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some sheep farmers at the launch of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) 2025 No Dogs Allowed campaign in Wicklow on Monday.
12 February 2025 News
Dog warden criticises ‘very limited’ power with sheep kills
Currently, Wicklow only has one dog warden and Wicklow IFA has called on the Government to administer the resources for a second warden, which they said they were promised.
11 February 2025 News
IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks
IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.
10 February 2025 News
Gardaí issue warning to walkers after dogs worry in-lamb ewes in Louth
Gardaí said that Cooley farmers experienced “intense frustration” at walkers leaving gates open and not putting dogs on a leash across last weekend.
10 February 2025 News
Dog control must fall under one department - Wicklow IFA
Thomas Byrne was speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal about three separate dog attacks that happened in the county in the last month.
5 February 2025 News
Four in-lamb ewes killed in dog attack in Co Clare
A further two sheep are missing and the farmer said several more of his flock will not survive.
5 February 2025 News
Gardaí warn farmers after spate of farm thefts in Tipperary
Sergeant John McCormack from Thurlesgarda station spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal while at a farm safety event in Gurteen College on Monday.
29 January 2025 News