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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí investigate Carrick-on-Suir dog attack that injured woman and caused death of her pet dog

Gardaí are continuing their investigations into a dog attack that resulted in a Carrick-on-Suir woman aged in her 30s being hospitalised with injuries and one of her pet dogs dying from its injuries.

Three dogs, believed to be Pit Bull terriers, have been euthanased in the wake of the attack that happened while the woman was out walking her two small dogs in the Lower Ballylynch area of Carrick-on-Suir at 4.45pm on Tuesday, January 25.

The woman was bitten and mauled during the attack and was treated for her injuries at Waterford University Hospital.

A Carrick-on-Suir Garda Station spokesperson said the incident was still under investigation.

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