A serious dog attack in Galway saw 33 sheep killed in a devastating loss to a farmer this week.
Galway County Council has reported that the herd at Peterswell was savaged in an attack which is believed to have occurred on Monday night.
This is one of the largest sheep kills reported in Galway in recent years, the county council said.
“The dogs involved in the attack have yet to be identified thus far. This is the third serious sheep attack reported to the Council in as many months.”
“This matter has also been reported to The Gardai and the Irish Farmers Association and the Council will continue to liaise with them where necessary.”
Last month a dog attack saw 10 lambs and four ewes killed at Cloonoon, Woodford, while in March another serious attack on a herd was reported at Deerpark, Kilchreest.
The council’s dog warden service will be carrying out a door to door licencing and microchipping campaign in response to this most recent attack.
“All Dog Owners are requested to be particularly vigilant and to ensure that their dog is never let out unsupervised, particularly at night, and is under control at all times.”
“Attacks on sheep can result in economic losses to the farmer, for which the dog owner can be held liable under the Control of Dogs Act.”
