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Clare man pleads guilty to owning dog that killed sheep

Solicitor for the man told the court that “the dog is gone”, stating that the dog was shot dead by the owner of the sheep during the incident.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Clare man pleads guilty to owning dog that killed sheep

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A political colt-and-bull story

A political colt-and-bull story

DEALER 10 December 2025

Farmer Writes: winter a quieter time on Blackface Farm

Farmer Writes: winter a quieter time on Blackface Farm

FARMER WRITES 29 November 2025

Up to 10 sheep maimed or killed by dogs weekly

Up to 10 sheep maimed or killed by dogs weekly

Up to 10 sheep maimed or killed by dogs weekly

NEWS 26 November 2025

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Just over 1,760 fines were handed out in 2024 and just 600 of them have been paid to date.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

More than half of all dogs in local authority pounds have no microchip, and some of those that have been chipped are not registered to any database, rendering the microchip useless.

VIEWPOINTS 13 August 2025

Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Seven out of a flock of 90 ewes were killed in a dog attack and no sooner than three days later the flock was targeted again.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Awareness of dog attacks on sheep

Awareness of dog attacks on sheep

"No farmer wants to shoot a dog. It leads to hard feelings and distress." - Marian Dalton, Carlow IFA Sheep chair.

LETTERS 13 August 2025

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Lucy Christie was among the competitors at the Scottish national sheepdog trials.

FARMER WRITES 13 August 2025

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Choosing to sell and preparing sheep for sale can be stressful, but getting to work outdoors makes it all worth it, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 13 August 2025

Gun clubs in favour of trespass law review

Gun clubs in favour of trespass law review

Last year's meeting in Roundfort meeting on trespass shows it's a nationwide problem.

NEWS 13 August 2025

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Ireland’s organic beef and lamb on European stage

The EU’s action plan for organic farming aims to achieve 25% of EU agricultural land under organic production by 2030.

Ireland’s organic beef and lamb on European stage

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