A disturbing incident occurred in Limerick yesterday when George Adams was charged with obstruction and worrying a collie dog. Witnesses testified that Adams was on his hands and knees in Queen Street, with his teeth latched onto the throat of the distressed dog, causing it to howl in pain. The defence claimed that Adams, who had consumed alcohol, was instigated by another man named Donoghue to fight the dog, but Adams refused and instead offered to fight Donoghue himself. The court found Adams guilty and sentenced him to three months of hard labour. The magistrate expressed their dismay at the situation and deemed the punishment necessary to discourage such behavior in the future.

Morning Leader – Saturday 13 May 1905