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Man sent to trial in Limerick dog sex case where woman died of an allergic reaction

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 07:40 AM
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The most bizarre case in Irish law went to court in Limerick yesterday.

The defendant was named as Sean McDonnell, a 57-year-old bus driver whose German Shepherd dog had sex with a women McDonnell met on a bestiality chat line.

The house where the incident occurred is pictured

He appeared in court with his daughter and was given free legal aid

The woman later died from an allergic reaction to the dog's semen.

It is the most bizarre case, but one that is gripping many in Ireland given its popularity as the most read on several news sites including the august Irish Times.

McDonnell's offense occurred on October 7th 2008 when the woman came to his house and the incident occurred.

She was rushed to hospital in Limerick a few hours after but died.

He is being tried under a centuries old law forbidding sex between animals and humans.

He is the first ever prosecution in such a case.


Police Inspector Jerry Horan told the court the Director of Public Prosecutions had fixed the trial for Limerick in September.

It promises to be a media circus when it happens.

The dog has been held in police custody ever since the incident


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bailtone | Jan 03, 2012, 07:02 PM EST
Stop the lights this is a dog he dont pay tax.we will again be paying for this trial,anything now for the media to report and a good laugh from Enda Kenny he wont have to pay only the Joe soap. Lets get on with the business of the country and police the real crime. This is a man that may need help.

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Maolra3 | Nov 15, 2011, 09:30 PM EST
The dog is a animal and trained and prompted by his owner.FREE THE DOG. Find him a new home with moraly responsible owners. And don't waste the taxpayers money litagating this case. I'm sure the twisted owner has Lost his taste now for matters of this sort. Slainte, Miles III aka Maolra3

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Blackthorn62 | Oct 27, 2011, 11:33 AM EDT
Good Grief! Glad there is a law to prosecute under. If she had not died and been arrested, would she be on trial?

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feliciamaisey | Jul 27, 2011, 01:28 PM EDT
Well that is one case to have your name go down in infamy--The only person to date being brought to trial on an ancient law that decrees it illegal to have sex between human and beast!

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mamaginnty | Jul 15, 2011, 02:13 PM EDT
Poor dog held in custody.

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LoyalCitizen | Jul 15, 2011, 09:15 AM EDT
Its one thing to do a shameful act, but this must take first prize. Where would you hide your face?

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