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Significant increase in the number of dogs being abandoned in Limerick shelters

A LIMERICK-based animal sanctuary has said it has seen a “huge change” in the number of dogs being surrendered to shelters after the pandemic. Marion Fitzgibbon, a founding member of Limerick Welfare Animal, has raised concerns after experiencing a ...

27 Sept 2022 at 13:50

National News

Animal welfare groups across Ireland to receive almost €4million in funding

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding of more than €3.7million to 98 animal welfare organisations nationwide. Minister Charlie McConalogue unveiled the funding on the inaugural Animal Welfare Awareness Day, an ...

15 Dec 2021 at 10:21

National News

Animal charity urges Irish people to foster unwanted dogs after 'horrific' abuse case

An animal welfare charity is urging Irish foster families to help relieve the "crippling" volume of unwanted dogs in the country. Dogs Trust Ireland's (DTI) appeal comes following a recent case where a six-year-old male terrier sustained ...

31 Aug 2022 at 11:33

Local News

WATCH: Person of the Month award is 'great recognition' for work of Limerick Animal Welfare

THE PEOPLE behind Limerick Animal Welfare who, over the past 39 years, have cared for thousands of unwanted animals before finding them their 'forever homes', have been honoured with the Limerick Person of the Month award. Marion ...

15 May 2022 at 14:00

National News

ISPCA calls for Irish dairy overhaul after RTÉ doc reveals 'beyond horrendous' abuses

An animal welfare charity is calling for "a complete reassessment" of Ireland's dairy model following the revelation of apparent animal cruelty in an RTÉ Investigates programme. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...

12 Jul 2023 at 10:17

National News

Government to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches, says Varadkar

The Government is to investigate apparent breaches of animal welfare exposed in an investigative programme. RTE’s Milking It; Dairy’s Dirty Secret examined alleged incidents at several livestock marts. Some of the footage ...

11 Jul 2023 at 16:35

National News

SHOCKING undercover footage from Irish marts to be broadcast in new RTÉ programme

Shocking undercover footage from Irish marts is due to be broadcast in a new RTÉ Investigates programme. An in-depth investigation by RTÉ presenter and former Agricultural Correspondent, Fran McNulty, has reportedly ...

09 Jul 2023 at 15:43

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WATCH: Brace yourselves for a nostalgic blast from the past at the 2023 Forever Young Festival

Dr Sharon Alston, the passionate vet-turned-music promoter, continues to create memorable experiences with her unique blend of charity work and 80s nostalgia. Her mission to help owners of seriously ill pets afford ...

29 Jun 2023 at 10:20

National News

'Disorientated' horse gets rescued by gardaí

GARDAÍ responded to a call of a wandering, 'disorientated' horse which had to be led to safety. The loose horse was located on a road in Dublin 1 and reportedly nearly caused an accident. A local garda, Benn ...

24 Aug 2023 at 14:36

National News

Tipperary man banned from owning dogs for 10 years after ISPCA seizes 17 animals

A Tipperary man has been sentenced to four months imprisonment and banned from owning or keeping dogs for ten years. The 44-year-old defendant - who appeared in Clonmel District Court in July 2023 - ...

17 Aug 2023 at 12:02

National News

APPEAL: Deaf and blind elderly dog found in 'terrible' condition needs end-of-life home

An animal rescue is seeking an end-of-life home for a deaf and blind elderly dog found in "terrible condition" at the side of a road. According to Clare Animal Welfare (CAW), the dog - who has been ...

24 Jan 2024 at 20:03

National News

Weeks old puppy with 'severe head wound' recovering after rescue by Irish animal charity

A 3-week old puppy with a "severe head wound" is recovering after being rescued by an Irish animal charity. My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) has posted a series of videos of the puppy on their ...

30 Jan 2024 at 10:23

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