Sheeba, a Black Labrador who was a frequent visitor to the University of Limerick, has passed away.
Sheeba was known to the college community as “UL’s Black Dog”.
Sheeba could often be found outside the college’s library or around the main courtyard area of the University.
The news was announced shortly after 12pm on Tuesday afternoon on social media.
Sheeba passed away on August 26, which is International Dog Day.
The dog had a cult following in the University, with UL’s Facebook page saying they would “grant a posthumous Honorary Doctorates to dogs” if they were allowed.
One Twitter user proposed the title of “Dogtorate” be bestowed upon the dog.
The post announcing Sheeba’s passing amassed over 500 reactions within half an hour.
Comments on the post recall the dog sitting fondly outside the library, with one comment positing that “sausage roll prices will drop like a rock” in the University following their passing.
Molly Cantwell 
Daragh De Klein