Rise in dog attacks in Fermanagh


THERE were a dozen dog attacks on people in the Fermanagh and Omagh area in the first three months of this year. In its quarterly report, due to be delivered to the May meeting of the Council’s environmental services committee, it was revealed that between January 1 and March 31 this year, there were 12 […]


Warning for Fermanagh dog owners during lambing season


FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control in the countryside, particularly now during the ongoing lambing season. The warning has been issued by Fermanagh and Omagh Council, who noted livestock worrying by dogs was “a key concern for farmers and still remains an issue”, with 30 reported incidents in the local […]


Appeal to dog owners after Necarne attack


FERMANAGH woman has appealed for dog owners to make sure their pets are on a lead at all times after her boyfriend was badly injured after being attacked by a dog at Necarne at the weekend. Local Facebook user Lauren Emma posted the warning online after the terrifying incident at the Irvinestown estate on Saturday […]