Rural Life
Farmer guilty of cruelty banned from keeping animals for 10 years
A farmer in Co. Donegal has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after being found guilty of repeated...
ISPCA
Rural Life
Man fined after pony left with 'severely overgrown hooves'
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has thanked a vigilant member of the public who...
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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
Abandoned donkeys rescued in 'severe state of neglect'
Three abandoned donkeys were recently rescued by the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) following significant animal...
Rural Life
ISPCA encourages public to report any animal welfare concerns
The ISPCA is encouraging members of the public to continue reporting any animal welfare concerns that they may have. This...
Rural Life
Dogs seized from Cavan farm over suspected welfare issues
A number of dogs were seized from a premises in Co. Cavan over suspected animal welfare offences, according to An...
Agri-Business
'Don’t forget to feed wildlife struggling to find suitable food' during cold snap - ISPCA
With frost and snow arriving in many areas across Ireland this week, the Irish Society Preventing Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA)...
Rural Life
62 dogs surrendered as illegal breeding establishment is discovered in Offaly
62 dogs and puppies have been surrendered and taken into the care of Offaly County Council and the Irish Society for...
Rural Life
Pony rescued from field in Wicklow with 'horrific neck injury' makes full recovery
A pony found with a “horrific neck injury” that was rescued from a field in Arklow, Co. Wicklow, made a...
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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
75% of citizens in Ireland want EU to 'reallocate agricultural funds away from cages'
75% of citizens in Ireland want the EU to “reallocate agricultural funds away from cages”, according a new survey released...
Rural Life
ISPCA: 'Halloween can be a scary time for our furry friends'
As Halloween approaches, the Irish Society Preventing Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is reminding the public to be aware of the...
Rural Life
'Farmers legally entitled to shoot dogs in certain cases' - ISPCA
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has warned dog owners that “in certain circumstances, farmers...
Rural Life
Offaly farmer jailed and disqualified from keeping animals for life
A man in Co. Offaly has been jailed and disqualified from keeping animals for life after admitting to animal cruelty...
Rural Life
Farmer discovers 5ft Burmese python on lands in Wicklow
A farmer has discovered a Burmese python abandoned in the Wicklow Mountains National Park over the weekend. The Irish Society for...
Environment
ISPCA plans to object to Co. Longford wind farm
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is set to object to the development of a...
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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 issues national warning to all dog owners
Dog owners have been reminded to keep their pets under effective control around sheep and other livestock at all times....
Rural Life
Creed announces funding to animal welfare organisations
It has been announced that funding to the tune of €2,751,000 will be allocated to 108 animal welfare organisations throughout...
Rural Life
Donegal farmer sentenced after animals on his farm had to be put down
A man from Co. Donegal received a three month suspended jail sentence after a number of animals had to be put down...
Beef
Calls for ban on live exports outside of the EU, after sheep die on flight
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is calling for a ban on live exports outside...