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GREENS: Offaly's Hackett highlights environment issues following ISPCA inspectorate launch

Offaly Animal Welfare Spokesperson and the Agriculture spokesperson for the Green Party, Pippa Hackett was pictured with Minister Michael Creed, who she has been critical of, at the launch of the ISPCA's Inspectorate Report for 2016 last week. The ...

23 Mar 2017 at 12:44

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WATCH: Forever Young Festival's greatest show woman previews nostalgic 80s line-up

When Dr Sharon Alston wanted to save seriously ill pets and discovered there was no such charity in Ireland to help their owners with the expensive surgery costs, she put her two great loves together - 80s music and animals. The ...

14 Jun 2022 at 16:43

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Decomposing carcasses dumped in ravine threatening water quality in Leitrim

Leitrim County Council were recently involved in removing 38 lamb carcasses and 2 calf carcasses from a ravine in Derryhallow, Drumshanbo. The lambs varied in age from 1 week to 3 months and had been dumped in a deep ...

30 Apr 2021 at 14:01

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Convicted Offaly puppy farmer will avoid jail if he pays €10,000

AN Offaly puppy farmer who ran what was described as an "animal Auschwitz" will avoid a jail term if he pays €5,000 in State costs and another €5,000 to the ISPCA. Judge Karen Fergus told Brendan Deegan, 56, ...

18 Jun 2020 at 14:53

National News

Prague Zoo introduces pangolins from Taiwan

Prague’s zoo has introduced two critically endangered Chinese pangolins to the public. It is only the second animal park on the European continent to have the animals. The arrival of the rare acquisition ...

19 May 2022 at 12:46

Sport

Ascot assessing security plans ahead of Royal meeting

Ascot officials will liaise with authorities in the coming days over security plans for the Royal meeting following the attempted disruption to Saturday’s Betfred Derby at Epsom. Police arrested 31 ...

08 Jun 2023 at 14:59

Lifestyle

10 ways to weave woodland decor into your scheme

When it comes to creature comforts, mother nature has a wonderful way of reminding us how country living ideas create a stylish, rustic touch with a nod to rural bliss. Moreover, it’s a treat for ...

12 Dec 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Top tips for keeping your pets safe this Halloween

In advance of the Halloween festivities, Petmania, Ireland’s leading chain of pet stores, have issued the following list of tips to help ensure your pet is kept safe from the ghouls and goblins ...

23 Oct 2017 at 16:55

Arts & Entertainment

Social reacts: Pictures - tributes paid to pets on World Animal Day

World Animal Day takes place today - Wednesday, October 4 - as social users share pictures of dogs, cats and all kinds of animals. Check out some social posts by clicking the ARROWS ABOVE OR ...

04 Oct 2023 at 10:06

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Offaly animal welfare activist reacts after 'barbaric killing' of dog in Midlands

Offaly politician and animal welfare activist, Pippa Hackett has reacted strongly after the brutal killing of a family pet in Laois over the weekend. SEE ALSO: Midlands in shock as family ...

30 Jan 2018 at 13:09

National News

Irish animal welfare group urges people not to use pain to train pets

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is urging people not to use negative reinforcement when training pets. According to the animal welfare group, negative ...

14 Oct 2021 at 11:21

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