Limerick woman killed in dog attack to be laid to rest in coming days

The late Nicole Morey.

A WOMAN who was mauled to death by her pet dogs on her birthday at her home in County Limerick will be laid to rest next week.

23-year-old Nicole Morey, originally from Bawnmore Avenue, Crossagalla, Limerick City, died following a terrifying dog attack at her home in Fedamore last Tuesday night (June 4).

When Gardaรญ arrived at the scene they encountered a number of aggressive dogs. Officers shot one of the dogs and restrained the other three animals.

Anti-animal cruelty groups have reported an increase in the incidence of dog attacks on people.

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Last week, on Wednesday May 29, an eight-year-old Limerick boy, Jackson Flynn, sustained facial injuries requiring 30 stitches when he was mauled by a dog in the Peopleโ€™s Park.

On Thursday June 6, a woman was injured by a pit bull terrier in an attack in the back yard of her home in Cork. The dog was shot by armed Gardaรญ and euthanised by a local vet.

According to funeral arrangements announced Friday, Ms Moreyโ€™s remains will repose at Crossโ€™s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday June 8.

Ms Moreyโ€™s burial will take place at Mount St Oliver Cemetery following 11am requiem mass at Holy Family Church, Southill, on Monday June 10.

Ms Morey is pre-deceased by her grandparents Patrick and Marie, and is survived by her parents Lisa and Patrick, step-parents Joseph and Nicola, her sisters and brothers, extended family and friends.