Agri Politics
INHFA: One department should be responsible for dog control
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that the formation of a new government provides an opportunity...
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Rural Life
Nearly €100,000 allocated to Cork County Council for dog control
Cork County Council has been allocated almost €100,000 under the government’s dog control initiative for local authorities. Minister for Rural...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Dog and horse reported missing in Co. Wexford
A dog and horse have been reported as missing for over 10 days now from the same property in Bree,...
Rural Life
Coast guard rescues farm dog who fell 30m from clifftop
Killybegs Coast Guard successfully rescued a local farmer’s sheepdog who had fallen down a cliff in the remote bay area...
Rural Life
Minister seeks legal advice on banning XL bully dogs
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys is seeking advice from the Attorney General on how a ban on...
Rural Life
Minister 'appalled' after woman dies in dog attack
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has offered her sympathies to the family of a young woman who...
Rural Life
Kilkenny couple transform dog's life after years of abuse
The life of a four-year-old collie called Mossie has been completely transformed by owners Susan and Malcolm Proud, who adopted...
Rural Life
4 private companies running dog microchip databases - minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed that four private operators are currently sanctioned to...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Sheep News
Kerry County Council to map dog attacks on sheep
Kerry County Council is to commence mapping all dog attacks on sheep reported to the local authority this year. It...
Rural Life
Ministers launch leaflet on responsible dog ownership
Dog owners across the country have been urged to be responsible with their pet during the upcoming Christmas season. The...
Sheep News
Kerry sheep farmer calls for compensation fund after dog attack
A Kerry farmer is calling on the government to establish a national compensation fund for farmers impacted by dog attacks...
Rural Life
New 'dog control notices' under consideration - minister
The possibility of dog control notices are “under consideration”, according to the Minister for Rural and Community Development. Minister Heather...
Rural Life
Watch: Dairy family rescues dog from puppy farm
Dairy farmer, Kaydi O’Neill shared her story of rescuing a Corgi named CáilÃn from a puppy farm through the Irish...
Rural Life
Almost 270 incidents of dogs worrying livestock in 2022 - report
268 incidents involving dogs worrying livestock were reported to local authorities last year, according to a new report. The Local...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Sheep News
DAFM: Campaign to tackle dog 'aggression' and sheep attacks
The development of a responsible pet ownership campaign is priority according to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine...
Agri-Business
Walker with dogs alleged to have assaulted Wicklow landowner
Gardaà are currently making inquiries into an “alleged assault” on a landowner. Mountaineering Ireland, the representative body for hillwalkers and climbers,...
Rural Life
Farm dog Skippy could be one of the world's oldest canines
Mayo farm dog Skippy is believed to be one of the world’s oldest canines and has generated international interest since...
Rural Life
Teen's legacy brings canine comfort to sick children
The comfort brought to a 15-year-old Longford boy by his canine comrade during his treatment for a rare form of...