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CUTE! Female version of Scooby Doo looking for new home at Tipperary rescue centre

Meet Vanessa, the gorgeous female version of Scooby Doo who arrived at Mo Chara animal rescue in Thurles back in May. At the time she was heavily pregnant and soon gave birth to eight big healthy babies. READ NEXT: Tipp man secures bronze medal at ...

05 Sept 2025 at 11:30

Local News

Progress starting to be made on deer management strategy according to ICSA

ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair Hugh Farrell has said that he is encouraged by progress being made at the Deer Management Strategy Group, chaired by Teddy Cashman, towards a workable deer management programme. “For too long now, the out of ...

04 Sept 2023 at 08:00

National News

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The regulation has been made ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

National News

Withdrawal of critical veterinary medicines could have ‘severe impact’ on NI

Losing access to just one critical veterinary medicine in Northern Ireland when a Brexit grace period ends could have a “severe impact” on animal health in the region, MPs have been warned. The grace period agreed between the UK and EU ...

30 Apr 2025 at 13:05

National News

Regulation of puppy farms to be debated in Dáil as dogs kept in 'horrendous conditions'

Animal welfare charities and rescue centres are being left to pick up the pieces in the absence of proper dog breeding regulations, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson ...

10 Dec 2025 at 10:35

National News

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

An outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in County Wexford, the Minister for Agriculture has said. On Saturday, Martin Heydon confirmed that the disease which affects livestock including cattle and sheep as well as goats, deer ...

24 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Local News

Tipperary Friends of Animals SPCA - cat neutering scheme

Tipperary Friends of Animals SPCA is running a cat neutering voucher scheme. The Society pays most of the cost while the ownerpays €20. This offer is for male and female cats of 6 months of age or older and is open to owners who ...

18 Feb 2022 at 13:45

National News

EXCLUSIVE: Woman says live-in Dogs Trust job can be 'devastating' but 'so worth it'

In an exclusive interview with an Irish woman who has dedicated her life to caring for dogs in need, Eimear Cassidy shares with us her inspirational story at Dogs Trust Ireland. Eimear Cassidy has worked for Dogs Trust Ireland ...

15 May 2025 at 09:40

Northern Ireland

Restrictions to stop spread of avian flu introduced in Northern Ireland

Housing measures for birds and poultry have been introduced in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. The order, implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), requires ...

17 Feb 2025 at 10:57

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