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Dangers of dogs developing hypothermia highlighted in Limerick

THERE IS an increasing number of dogs suffering from hypothermia and at risk of dying, as a result of the recent spell of cold weather. That is according to Henry Street vet, John O’Dwyer, who has urged people to take care of their old and infirm ...

24 Jan 2016 at 15:09

Sport

Wales’ last greyhound track under threat after government proposes racing ban

Just after 3pm on a Wednesday covered in spring sunshine and the hare is running at Wales’ last greyhound track. Nestled between the Rhymney River and the A469 at Ystrad Mynach, four miles from the historic town of Caerphilly, a small but loyal ...

13 Mar 2025 at 09:00

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

Local News

Young men in Limerick hailed as heroes after rescuing dog from freezing River Shannon

A group of friends in Limerick have been hailed as heroes after rescuing a dog from drowning in the freezing cold River Shannon on Friday night. Colán Eardley, a student at Limerick Institute of Technology, and his friend Sean Curtin were out ...

03 Mar 2018 at 16:40

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 revealed major animal ...

09 Jul 2023 at 15:43

Business

Limerick animal sanctuary closed over Halloween due to 'overcrowding'

LIMERICK Animal Welfare’s sanctuary in Kilfinane has had to close its doors temporarily to new rescues due to overcrowding, as the charity continues to struggle to raise enough money to operate. The animal refuge, which requires €60,000 ...

28 Oct 2017 at 10:01

Local News

‘There is a stray dog crisis’: Limerick Animal Welfare issues appeal

THE MANAGER of Limerick Animal Welfare’s sanctuary says there is a stray dog crisis in Limerick. Marie Quirke says dogs are found on the streets, on the motorways, in shopping centres begging for food, abandoned in forestry, injured ...

02 Apr 2018 at 12:00

Weather

Staff sleep overnight at Limerick Animal Welfare

TO ENSURE all their pets were looked after Limerick Animal Welfare manager Marie Quirke slept overnight at their Kilfinane sanctuary. She said they are down to four staff this Ffriday as they were travelling long distances. However,...

02 Mar 2018 at 14:44

Local News

New figures reveal Limerick City and County Council's bill for loose horses

NEW figures show more than €4,000 was spent by Limerick City and County Council during April relating to the seizure of loose horses across the city and county. The local authority has confirmed it spend a total of €4,323.45 ...

02 Jun 2018 at 16:00

Local News

Limerick Animal Welfare warn about ‘bogus callers’ going door to door

LIMERICK Animal Welfare has issued a warned about bogus callers. The animal rescue charity has warned the public that individuals who are going door to door with the aim to collect money are not from Limerick Animal Welfare....

07 Feb 2019 at 20:30

Local News

Special event as ‘Blessing of Animals’ to take place in Limerick city school

PET OWNERS are invited to bring their loyal and trusted friends along for a very special religious event to take place in Limerick this weekend. Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW), in conjunction with the Church of Ireland ...

11 Oct 2018 at 06:02

Local News

Limerick Animal Welfare seeks to find new home for grieving pet after owner's death

COMEDY duo the Rubberbandits are supporting a public appeal to find a new home for a grieving dog following the death of his owner. Limerick Animal Welfare has posted a photograph of the dog, named Gordon, on social ...

14 Apr 2019 at 18:51

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