A girl left with permanent facial scars after being “savaged” by a sheepdog has secured €175,000 under a settlement of her High Court action against the dog’s owner. The girl, who cannot be identified by court order, was seven years old when the dog attacked her on a friend’s farm on October 4th, 2014. Oonah McCrann SC, for the girl, said the now 14-year-old was “savaged by a sheepdog” and suffered significant scarring. The girl is happy to wear a face mask during the pandemic as it covers up her scars, counsel said. The girl had an awful experience and he hoped she will now be able to put it behind her, he said.

Source: The Irish Times May 12, 2021 13:28 UTC