Dog owners urged to be vigilant

Gardaí and the ICSA are asking all dog owners to remain vigilant and responsible for your dog at all times.

The warning comes after a terrible year in 2023 when farmers in Lorrha and Moneygall suffered heavy sheep losses due to dog kills and in other parts of the country also.

Dog owners can be fined for failing to control their dogs as well as facing compensation to farmers and, furthermore, your family pet may have to be put down as a result. Know where your dog is at all times.