Woman rushed to hospital after dog attack as Gardai investigate

Irish Daily Mirror

19-07-2025

A young woman is recovering in hospital after suffering 'serious injuries' in a horrific dog attack at a property in Cork last night.
The incident took place in the Glenfields Park area of Ballyvolane at approximately 7.30pm on Friday evening, when Gardai were alerted to a dog attack. Gardai were joined by ambulance service personnel at the scene, where it was reported that a dog - understood to be an American Bully-type crossbreed - attacked the woman and caused injuries which are understood to be serious.
CorkBeo reports that the woman, who is aged in her 30s, was rushed to Cork University Hospital for treatment, while the dog involved was subsequently destroyed by a vet.
"Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving a dog that occurred at a residential property in the Ballyvolane area of Cork, on Friday, 18th July 2025," a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said.
"A woman, aged in her 30s, was been taken to Cork University Hospital for medical treatment.
"The dog involved was subsequently euthanised by a vet. Inquires are ongoing."
Speaking to the publication, one resident described the dog as being a "big, bully type crossbreed" but insisted that it was a family pet who had never previously displayed aggressive behaviour. Stock image of XL Bully dog (Image: Getty)
The incident is the latest in a string of serious dog attacks across the country in recent years.
Since the Irish Government made the decision to introduce a new law which outlawed the ownership of designated 'dangerous dogs' without a certificate of exemption, dozens of such canines have been surrendered to local authorities. The decision was prompted by a number of high-profile attacks by XL Bully dogs.
From October 2024, it became illegal to import, breed, rehome or resell an XL Bully dog.
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