An infant in County Kilkenny was seriously injured in a dog attack on January 28, 2026, and is now hospitalized.

An infant boy suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a dog attack at a Callan, County Kilkenny, residence on January 28, 2026, prompting emergency services and Gardaí to respond around 3 p.m. The child is being treated at Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin. Two dogs involved have been removed by the Dog Warden, with plans for their euthanization through veterinary services. The scene remains secured for forensic examination as investigations continue.