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A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a Pit Bull dog in Carlow.
The woman, who is in her 50s, was airlifted to hospital following the attack at a house earlier today.
“Gardaí and emergency services attended following reports of a dog attack at a residential property in Carlow town this afternoon, Tuesday 30th December 2025.
A woman, aged in her late 50s, has been removed from the scene by air ambulance to the Mater Hospital Dublin, for treatment of injuries believed to be serious.
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The services of the Dog Warden were requested and the dog was euthanised by a vet at the scene. The dog is believed to be of a restricted breed,” Gardaí said in a statement.
Gardaí said the scene of the attack is currently preserved for technical examination.
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