GAA Galgos Project

Galgos are used to hunt rabbits, hares and boars on the plains. Following the end of hunting season most galgos are burnt alive, beaten to death or killed, often being hung from trees because their owners are not able to afford to keep the dogs through the winter. Galgos that hunted successfully are hung from higher branches so they die relatively quickly. Dogs that performed badly are hung from the lower branches with their feet just touching the ground resulting in a long drawn out death.