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22 Oct 2025

Laois Rooster killed in dog attack

Laois's Dog Warden has stated that they are investigating the incident.

Laois Rooster killed in dog attack

Reporter:

Leinster Express Reporter

12 Jun 2024 6:52 PM

The Laois' Dog Warden has begun an investigation after a rooster was killed by two dogs in a Laois village. 
A rooster that has lived behind Rathdowney's Community Garden (The Shrine) has died after being attacked by two local dogs on Wednesday, June 12. 
The rooster is known to many residents and has lived there for the past five years. A local resident came across the incident and photographed the dogs responsible.
The rooster had no owner and has been fed by locals over the past number of years. Passersby would often see the rooster playing with crows.
Photographs of the incident were posted to a local Facebook group in search of the dog owners, yet the post was deleted soon after.
One resident posted this update;
"Unfortunately some sad news to share. The beloved rooster in the community garden has unfortunately been killed by 2 bull terrier dogs this afternoon.
His body has been removed so the kids don't discover him and he will be buried.
Please keep dogs under control especially restricted breeds. This is sad and was preventable."
The breeds of the dogs have not been officially confirmed, yet many have speculated that they are Pit Bull Terriers based upon the photos provided. 
Pictured; The rooster and one of the attacking dogs.
The dogs are allegedly not strays, and have an owner locally.
Currently there are no dog breeds banned in Ireland, yet there is a list of 11 breeds that are restricted under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 442 of 1998).
Pitt Bull Terriers are currently on this list. 
Several residents have expressed concerns that "it may be a rooster today, but it could be a child next."
One resident pointed out that the breed of the dogs had no impact on the situation, arguing that "this accident could happen with any breed of dog."
In the wake of the recent dog attacks in Limerick and Cork, the restriction of certain dog breeds is dominating conversations across the country.
Yesterday, Taoiseach Simon Harris told RTÉ that he wishes to see a taskforce on dangerous breeds carry out its work as soon as possible.
Laois's Dog Warden has stated that they are investigating the incident.

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