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Survey finds 73% of sheep farmers experienced dog attacks
James Hanly
The data comes from a survey conducted by Niamh and Eamonn Monahan after five of their pedigree Texel sheep were killed in a dog attack in January.
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.
18 February 2025 News
Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm
The recent fire at Rathasker Stud, near Naas, is the 10th known arson attack in the area in little over a year.
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
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
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
ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing
Every year, the ISPCA receives reports that sheep have been injured or killed, with ewes miscarrying their lambs, due to being chased and attacked by uncontrolled dogs.
29 January 2025 News
Sheep farmer creates survey on dog attacks
"We tried to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and move on, but, honestly, it’s been four times too many for us. We felt that we had to make meaningful change in some way," said Monahan.
29 January 2025 News
Palestinian farmers continue to face huge challenges in West Bank
Settler attacks can involve dozens of assailants at a time and see property damage, crop destruction, animal injuries or deaths, and attacks on people.
22 January 2025 News
Farmer left to bear costs after two sheep killed in dog attack
The attack took place in Ballylaneen in the early hours of Saturday morning 4 January. Ten more sheep were injured in the attack.
12 January 2025 News
Kerry dog attack map could still be published
Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald said it may now be published in a heat map style, while Kerry IFA is running an awareness campaign with gardaí. Anne O'Donoghue and James Hanly report.
11 January 2025 News