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Gangland murder victim's widow in court battle to save XL Bully called Odie
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Veronica Maher’s husband Jason Hennessy was fatally wounded in a gangland attack at Browne’s of Blanchardstown during a gathering on Christmas Eve 2023
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Mum of bride-to-be killed in hit-and-run tells of 'perfect day' hours earlier
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A hearing in Co Donegal yesterday was told Laura Connolly died after she was struck by a van which failed to stop on the outskirts of Lifford in the early hours of July 11, 2021
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Garda bitten in face by 'vicious' dog as he searched for suspected drug dealer in Dublin
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Adam Caulfield (27) pleaded not guilty to two counts of breaching the Control of Dogs Act on dates in 2025. However, he was convicted of one charge
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'Caring' pensioner becomes third to die in fatal dog attacks in one week
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Carol Hall, 78, has become the third person to die after being attacked by dogs in the space of a seven days
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Witnesses saw 'blood everywhere' after woman fatally mauled by two dogs
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The incident took place in Wolverhampton as a man has been arrested
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Teen girl killed by ‘family pet’ in Essex attack named
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Relatives have named the victim in tributes posted to social media
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Gran is mauled to death by two XL Bullies during visit to aspiring rapper's home
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Ashley Warren, 41, has admitted owning one of two XL Bullies which killed Esther Martin, 68, when she was visiting his Essex home, but he has denied owning the other one
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Boy, 6, saved sister from gruesome dog attack and left with horror injuries
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WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Heroic Bridger Walker fought off a dog and was left with more than 90 stitches to his face and head. He was hailed the 'bravest patient' by a doctor after the 2020 attack
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Gardaí launch investigation after woman seriously injured in horror XL Bully dog attack in Limerick
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The woman, aged in her 30s, was rushed by ambulance to hospital after she was attacked by a dog on Friday
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Woman rushed to hospital after dog attack in Cork as Gardai investigate
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The incident took place at a house on Friday night
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'Prince didn't make it': Pitbull that savaged beloved pet to death is put down
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The restricted breed was being walked without a muzzle and off its lead at the time of the attack
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Husband's horror discovery as he comes home to find pet dog feasting on his wife's corpse
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Marina Verriest, 70, from Nassau County, New York, was killed by her family's pit bull after her husband returned home to find the animal "still eating on the body", according to police.
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First anniversary of woman’s death in XL Bully dog attack highlighted at brother’s sentencing
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Nicole Morey's death was mentioned as her brother Bradley Morey pleaded guilty to a litany of offences
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Nearly 50 XL Bully dogs surrendered since dangerous breed outlawed in Ireland
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Since February 1, it has been illegal to own an XL Bully dog without a “certificate of exemption”.
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'Aggressive' sausage dog kills baby after vets ignored parents' concerns
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The 'aggressive' sausage dog attacked the baby in a crib
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Girl bitten on face by sheepdog as she fed chickens on open farm gets €185,000 compo
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Sibeal Flynn was only ten years of age when she was set upon by the dog
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Sister of XL Bully victim Nicole Morey tells of night of horror and final three word text that went unanswered
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Nicole's sister has spoken about the tragedy for the first time in an interview to be broadcast on RTE
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Many Pit Bull terriers to be banned due to new Government rules on 'devil dogs'
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Male pitbulls with a height of not less than 20 inches at the withers will be classified as a Bully and 19 inches for females
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Man suffers 'number of injuries' after dog attack in Dublin as gardai launch investigation
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The dog was restrained and transferred to the custody of the Dog Warden
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Woman in serious condition after attack by 'number of dogs' in south Dublin
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A woman was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment of serious injuries following the attack in Dún Laoghaire
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Baby mauled in XL Bully dog horror attack in Co. Kerry
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Gardaí told The Irish Mirror on Monday evening that the baby suffered serious injuries in the attack
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Animal charities call for more clarification on XL Bully dog ban as some already dumped on streets
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Martina Kenny, co-founder of the My Lovely Horse animal charity, as well as a number of leading animal welfare charities called WAG (Working Animal Guardians), has now called on the Government for further clarity in relation to the initial statement announcing the ban
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Irish woman and beloved pet 'lucky to be alive' after dog attack in Spain: 'It was horrific'
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Joan Larkin was left badly bruised and needing stitches after the attack in which her little dog Oscar also required urgent veterinary care
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Animal charities fear XL Bully ban will overwhelm shelters as ISPCA say euthanising healthy dogs 'not an option'
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Charities say the proposed legislation would make it illegal for them to rehome any banned dog breeds
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