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Corrie’s Sue Cleaver on finding confidence at 61: I’m not going to let fear or society hold me back

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has no intention of “shuffling off” now she’s in her 60s. In fact, she’s heading into this new life-chapter filled with goals, drive and newfound self-assuredness. “I’m of that age – and I’m surrounded by a lot of ...

26 Sept 2024 at 08:45

National News

Man who kept Yorkshire Terriers in 'horrendous conditions' allowed to keep single pet

A man who kept four Yorkshire Terriers in "horrendous conditions" has been allowed to keep a single pet. According to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), the man appeared in Kilkenny District Court in January 2024, ...

09 Feb 2024 at 15:46

National News

'We had to do something' - Sweet dog saved from being put to sleep seeks forever home

A working dog saved from being euthanised is now looking for his forever home. A volunteer with My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) was at the vet when she met Jules the collie, who was scheduled to be put to sleep due to "worrying sheep". Jules' ...

29 Dec 2023 at 10:44

National News

Emaciated puppies rescued from bog as 400 dogs surrendered to Irish charity since Christmas

The saying, "a puppy is not just for Christmas", certainly rings true as Dogs Trust Ireland has reported an alarming surge in surrender requests, with 412 pleas for assistance pouring in since Christmas Day. The distressing figure comes on ...

05 Feb 2024 at 09:29

National News

Dog who survived brutal axe attack by 'human monster' ready to be adopted

A dog who survived a brutal axe attack to her head is ready to be adopted. That's according to My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR), which yesterday (February 8) posted a video to their official Facebook page showing "fantastic" Maeve frolicking ...

09 Feb 2024 at 11:33

National News

'A lot of life left in this boy' - Animal rescue seeks home for dog found freezing in river

An animal rescue is seeking a home for an older dog found freezing in a river. Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption (MADRA) is hoping to find a family for River, a Springer Spaniel found "in a terrible state". The charity describes ...

28 Dec 2023 at 15:25

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Women in 80s among those seeking contact with adopted children under new scheme

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has said that the lack of shame around adoption has encouraged older women to come forward to look for information about their children who were adopted. Under the Birth Information and Tracing Act ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:07

National News

Irish animal rescue seeks loving forever homes for two giant rabbits

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is seeking loving homes for two giant rabbits. According to the animal charity, the bunnies - named Ronnie and Starsky - are Flemish Giant Rabbits, otherwise known ...

08 Jan 2024 at 17:10

National News

Woman jailed for murdering boy she wanted to adopt

A woman has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years for the murder of a one-year-old boy she was hoping to adopt. Leiland-James Corkill had been placed with Laura Castle, 38, and her 35-year-old husband Scott by authorities in ...

25 May 2022 at 14:57

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 named Murphy by ...

24 Jan 2024 at 20:03

National News

Almost 900 people apply to adoption Contact Preference Register

A total of 891 adopted persons and relatives applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The landmark legislation, which was ...

04 Aug 2022 at 12:05

National News

Son of Tuam survivor ‘over the moon’ to secure funds to buy mother’s home

A man who was reunited with his birth mother, a survivor of one of Ireland’s most notorious mother and baby homes, has raised more than 70,000 euro to buy her home. Patrick Naughton, 70, from Ealing, west London,...

13 May 2025 at 15:47

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