Galway County Council has reported several serious sheep attacks in the Tuam area in recent weeks, with multiple animals killed.
There have been a total of nine sheep killed in three separate attacks in the Brownsgrove area recently.
The latest attack by a dog occurred in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, January 4.
The county council has said that steps are being taken to investigate the incidents by the dog warden service, and by alerting relevant authorities.
“The dogs involved in the attack have yet to be identified thus far. This matter has also been reported to The Gardaí and the Irish Farmers Association and the Council will continue to liaise with them where necessary.”
The council dog warden is carrying out door to door inquiries in the area, including licencing and microchipping checks.
“We would ask that all dog owners ensure that their dog is never let out unsupervised, particularly at night, and are 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.”
“If you witness an incident of sheep worrying or damage to livestock in Galway County, please report it immediately to Galway County Council, Tel: 091-509510 Email,
dogwardens@galwaycoco.ie and An Garda Siochána.”
