LAST UPDATE | 26 Jun

GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING an apparent dog attack that happened in a suburb of Limerick city yesterday evening. 

The incident in the Castletroy area saw local people restraining an aggressive dog that attacked a woman who was walking her own dog. 

No one was injured in the incident but the dog, which was on a leash and being walked by a woman, suffered severe injuries. It is understood that the offending dog was roaming without an owner.

It is the latest attack in Limerick in the wake of the death of Nicole Morey, 23, who was killed by her own XL Bully dog on 5 June. 

A garda spokesperson confirmed that gardaí were investigating.

“Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two dogs at a residential estate in Castletroy, County Limerick on Tuesday evening, 25 June 2024.

“A dog which was in the control of its owner was attacked by a second dog. The offending dog was restrained by a number of persons in the area.

“No persons were injured during the course of the incident. The dog which was attacked was seriously injured.

“Investigations are ongoing in relation to this matter. The offending dog is now deceased,” the spokesperson explained. 

Legislation dealing with dangerous dogs state that the dogs must be in a public place before action can be taken.

Nationally in 2023, 850 dog attacks were reported, including 430 on people. There were 240 on livestock, and 180 on other animals.

A special operation has been set up between gardaí in Limerick and the local council.