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04th Jun 2017

Galway woman dies after being attacked by dogs, according to reports

Carl Kinsella

A woman in Galway has died after being attacked by two dogs, RTÉ has reported.

The woman, who is believed to have been in her 60s, died from her injuries after two bull mastiffs attacked her while she was visiting a relative.

The state broadcaster has further reported that the incident happened between Spiddal and Moycullen in Galway.

The woman’s name has not been made public, and a post-mortem examination is currently taking place at Galway University Hospital.

Irish Times has reported that the woman was already dead by the time emergency services arrived at the scene.

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