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Young boy whose face was mauled by XL Bully receives bravery award

A young boy whose face was mauled by an XL Bully has received an award for his bravery. Alejandro Mizsan (now aged 11) was attacked by an unmuzzled dog while playing with his friends in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford in 2022. Other children managed to ...

11 Mar 2024 at 10:29

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'You see a dog like that coming, you're scared' - Minister Eamon Ryan on ban of XL Bullies

Minister Eamon Ryan is one of the latest government ministers to weigh in on whether or not certain breeds of dog should be banned in Ireland. The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications said that he would be 'supportive' of ...

06 Jun 2024 at 14:34

National News

'Feels like a bad dream' - heartbroken sister pays tribute to Limerick dog attack victim

The young woman who was killed in a horror dog attack in Limerick on Tuesday night has been named locally, as her heartbroken sister paid tribute on Facebook. The woman, named locally as Nicole Morey, was savaged by the animal late on ...

05 Jun 2024 at 12:25

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GUIDE: Ireland's laws on XL bully dogs as UK introduces new ban

A new XL Bully ban has taken effect in England and Wales, prompting thousands of objections by fans of the breed across the UK and Ireland. It is now illegal (as of December 31 2023) to rehome, sell or transfer ownership of the breed,...

02 Jan 2024 at 15:07

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‘It took four bullets to kill it': Gardaí risked lives at Limerick dog attack scene

Gardai arriving to the scene of the Limerick dog attack put their lives at risk from a vicious XL bully dog as they attempted to save the life of Nicole Morey. Limerick Live has reported the exact sequence of tragic events that took ...

06 Jun 2024 at 18:56

National News

'A beautiful and caring soul' - Funeral details for XL Bully attack victim confirmed

The victim of a fatal dog attack in Limerick, Nicole Morey, will be laid to rest next week. The 23 year old woman tragically died following a shock attack by her pet dogs on the night of her birthday on Tuesday (June 4). Her body ...

07 Jun 2024 at 11:26

National News

OPINION: It's not the owners... XL Bullies are modern-day monsters

I never grew up with any pets. Despite this, I love animals. Big ones, small ones, fluffy or scaly, it doesn't much matter to me. It was this love that inspired me to sneak a stray cat into my bedroom when I was a child (much to ...

07 Jun 2024 at 17:47

National News

GUIDE: Ireland's laws on all restricted dog breeds after recent violent attacks

With reports of increased frequency of dog attacks, biting incidents and even fatal cases, it’s something on the minds of people about dangerous dogs, should they be muzzled and what breeds are on this list. Among these recent ...

18 Jun 2024 at 16:17

National News

Full restrictions revealed as XL Bully ban set to be introduced next month

An XL Bully ban is set to introduced soon across Ireland, following a number of recent attacks by the breed. The ban was initally announced in July 2024, when the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys ...

23 Sept 2024 at 15:32

National News

Sister of woman killed in dog attack says XL bully ban is not strict enough

The sister of Limerick woman Nicole Morey who was killed in a dog attack has said new laws banning XL bully dogs are not strict enough. Jolene Morey said her sister had all the documents needed for her pets. “The law they’re ...

30 Sept 2024 at 16:30

Full restrictions revealed as nationwide XL Bully ban comes into effect today

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Full restrictions revealed as XL Bully ban set to be introduced next month

An XL Bully ban has been introduced across Ireland, following a number of recent attacks by the breed. The ban was initally announced in July 2024, when the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys ...

01 Oct 2024 at 08:51

Local News

Kilkenny-Carlow TD 'wholeheartedly welcomes' ban on XL Bully dogs

Fianna Fáil TD for Kilkenny-Carlow, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, has welcomed regulations being signed to ban XL Bully dogs in Ireland. It is now illegal to import, breed or re-sell XL Bully dogs. There will be ban on ...

01 Oct 2024 at 17:36

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