Two incidents of animal attacks on An Post staff recorded in Kerry

Two incidents of animal attacks on postal staff have been recorded in Kerry this year.

It comes as An Post recorded a 19% increase in incidents over a twelve month period.

The postal service have urged people to keep their dogs under control within houses and gardens while letters and parcels are being delivered.

Nationally, 118 animal attacks of varying degrees of severity have been recorded so far in 2026, up from 99 during the same period last year.

With the festive season on the horizon, An Post is appealing to householders to ensure pets are securely contained while deliveries are being made.