News - animal welfare
Over €345,000 allocated to local animal welfare charities
Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon says the fund is in recognition of excellent work and the challenges faced by the charities and is the highest ever awarded under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme.
Dec 14, 2025 16:06
Senator calls for investigation into alleged Roscommon animal welfare issues
Speaking with parliamentary privilege in the Seanad, Senator Andrews said there are many issues animals are being failed on.
May 28, 2025 07:47
Over €1.2 million awarded to local animal welfare groups
101 animal welfare charities across the country are in line for funding of €6 million in Department of Agriculture funding.
Nov 8, 2024 13:54
ISPCA urges pet owners to spay or neuter to 'Stop the Suffering'
The national animal welfare charity, which is headquartered in Longford, is seeking to tackle overpopulation of cats and dogs.
Jun 24, 2024 13:09
ISPCA call for Volunteers at Longford Animal Centre
Based in Kenagh, the Centre is the home to the ISPCA kennels, cattery, stables and animal rehabilitation work.
Feb 19, 2024 16:41
Roscommon woman celebrated over work rescuing animals from war zones
Sandy Sheerin formed 'Red Shed', an animal welfare organisation focusing on rescue and education.
Jan 24, 2024 14:10
Number of local animal welfare charities set to receive government funding
101 Animal Welfare charities are set to benefit nationally.
Dec 11, 2023 16:21
17 horses seized by Department of Agriculture locally last year
The Department investigates animal welfare issues in relation to livestock and equines across the country.
Jul 25, 2023 13:08
Owners sought after pet Cockatiel found in Longford Garden
The ISPCA can be contacted at 043 3325035
Jun 19, 2023 12:29
Over €360,000 allocated to local animal welfare charities
The grants are awarded by the Department of Agriculture.
Dec 8, 2022 17:55
Local animal welfare volunteers temporarily stranded in Germany
The volunteers were transporting rescued donkeys to their new home in Sweden.
Dec 15, 2021 14:09
The DSPCA says buying dogs for Christmas is fueling animal cruelty
Dec 5, 2021 09:31
Call for night poaching crackdown after animal carcasses dumped in Roscommon
WARNING: The following pictures are of a graphic nature and viewer discretion is advised.
Nov 22, 2021 13:12
Serious changes needed in pig farming sector according to local activist
The claims have been strongly denied by farmers in the sector.
Nov 16, 2021 18:09Shannonside Newsletter
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