Across the weekend, two separate dog attacks on flocks of sheep were recorded in the Falcarragh area.
This has resulted in the deaths of sheep ahead of the lambing period, which is set to begin, causing distress to both the farmers and the sheep alike.
The financial loss to the farmers has been highlighted due to these attacks.
Local Cllr Michael McClafferty has raised the issue and urges dog owners to practice responsibility for their dogs:
