A 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.
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Gardaí said the woman was airlifted from the scene to the Mater Hospital in Dublin for treatment of serious injuries.
The local dog warden was contacted and the dog was euthanised by a vet at the scene, which is being preserved for a technical examination, a Garda spokesperson said.
“The dog is believed to be of a restricted breed,” the spokesperson said.
Fine Gael councillor and Mayor of Carlow Paul Doogue said his “thoughts and prayers are with the lady involved and her family”.
He added: “What an absolutely awful thing to happen and especially at this time of year which makes it worse. The entire community where the lady lives must be very shocked so my thoughts are with them also.”
