Agri-Business
ISPCA welcomes launch of 'major' campaign for dog owners
The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) welcomes the launch of a national awareness campaign to remind...
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Rural Life
Laois farmer convicted of animal welfare offences
A farmer from Co. Laois has been fined €2,500 and ordered to pay costs of €3,233.16 at Portlaoise District Court...
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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
ISPCA rescues 5 puppies after 'illegal dumping' across Longford
Five puppies were found in separate locations in a Co. Longford area in what the Irish Society of Prevention of...
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
Cork 'small-time' farmer convicted for animal welfare offences
A ‘small-time’ farmer from Co. Cork has been convicted at a Macroom District Court of offences relating to animal welfare....
Rural Life
ISPCA calls for responsible dog ownership during lambing
As we approach peak lambing season, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is issuing a...
Rural Life
Animal welfare charities to receive €6 million funding
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue announced today (Thursday, December 7) funding of €6 million to...
Rural Life
ISPCA gives safety tips for pets ahead of Halloween
In preparation for Halloween, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), has given tips for keeping pets...
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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...
Rural Life
ISPCA launches 'Cruelty No More' campaign
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is marking the launch of Ireland’s first-ever National Animal...
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
Watch: ISPCA calls for further funds to rent external shelters
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called on the public to continue supporting its...
Agri-Business
'No stone will be left unturned' in DAFM calf investigation - Hackett
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett has said that “no stone...
Rural Life
Minister warns dog owners to keep dogs safe in hot weather
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has issued cautionary advice to pet owners in relation to keeping...
Rural Life
Watch: ISPCA launches new 'Stop the Pain' campaign
The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) launched a new campaign today (Wednesday, June 7), to raise...
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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...
Rural Life
ISPCA to launch campaign in response to record levels of abuse
The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has launched a campaign today (Wednesday, June 7) in response...
Rural Life
Three family members sentenced for breaches of animal welfare
Three members of the same family have received a total of 13 months in jail sentences, after pleading guilty to...
Agri-Business
Gardaà investigate video showing donkey tied to moving car
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has today (Sunday, January 22) been urged to introduce “tougher penalties” for...
Rural Life
Court bans Carlow man from keeping dogs for life
A Carlow man has been banned from keeping any dogs for life after an Irish Society for the Prevention of...