Kilkenny mother appalled at dog fouling in local village

A local mother has heavily criticised the amount of dog fouling she is seeing while walking to and from the school in Ballyhale village, expressing dissatisfaction at what is becoming an increasing issue in County Kilkenny.

In recent months, Kilkenny Live reported on two local clubs who voiced their outrage at continued dog fouling on their pitches.

St Patrick's GAA Club in Ballyragget, said the issue is causing 'hygiene concerns' for club members using their pitches and threatened to ban dogs if it continued.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Newpark FC said people who allow their dog 'to do his or her business' on their pitch should be 'absolutely ashamed'.

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It is illegal to allow a dog to soil the footpath and for the owner not to clean up after the dog. The footpaths are used by prams and buggies, as well as smaller children trying to cycle to school.

The Dog warden can be called out to Ballyhale to check local dog ownership, licences and chips.

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