Photograph: Alan BetsonA woman has suffered serious injuries following an incident involving a pitbull terrier in Carlow this afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 2pm in Ashfield, Blackbog Road, on the edge of Carlow town. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident, and it is understood the woman (50s) has been attacked by one of two dogs she owns. The woman is believed to have suffered injuries to her face and head in the incident which occurred inside her home. Gardaí said the woman was airlifted from the scene to the Mater Hospital in Dublin for treatment of serious injuries.

Source: The Irish Times December 31, 2025 10:12 UTC