Overview
- The woman, named locally as Eileen Kelly, remains in serious condition at Dublin’s Mater Hospital after being airlifted from Carlow.
- Gardaí say the incident happened shortly after 2pm on Tuesday at a residence in the Ashfield estate off Blackbog Road.
- A local dog warden attended and a vet put down the animal, which is believed to be a restricted breed.
- The property has been preserved for a technical examination as enquiries continue.
- Local reports state she kept two dogs and that one attacked her inside the home, with community figures expressing shock.