A flock of goats were left injured following a dog attack in Howth at the weekend.
The incident occurred in Howth around 3.30pm on Saturday December 10, and the incident left four animals with puncture wounds and significant bite injuries that required stitches, and some animals missing, as the frightened herd dispersed and ran to avoid attack. Thankfully these animals were relocated and returned to the herd and those injured are expected to recover.
The 25 Old Irish goats, originally from from the national herd in Mulranny Co Mayo, were relocated to Howth last year as part of a new initiative in the hope that their grazing the land would help reduce the probability of fires. The incident was followed up by the dog warden and three fines totalling €300 were issued under the Control of Dogs Act following the attack.
