From January 2018 the use of wild animals in circuses will be forbidden by Irish law. New regulations have been introduced in the Irish Animal Welfare Act to come in line with modern day animal ...

With the advent of elaborate animal treatment plans, ethical dilemmas arise around caring for pets approaching the end of ...

Last weekend, I gave a talk to a national meeting of the ISPCA, reflecting on aspects of animal welfare in Ireland. I moved to Ireland from my home country of Scotland twenty five years ago, so I ...

December 2017 is the last month when wild animals in circuses can legally be shown to Irish audiences. Michael Creed, Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has signed regulations ...

An Irish donkey sanctuary has launched a pubic appeal for support against what they have called a national donkey welfare crisis. The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has said that the number of animals ...

The use of wild animals in circuses in Ireland has been banned, the Department of Agriculture has announced. Last year Dublin City Council brought in a ban and starting from January 1st next year the ...

The remains of a wildcat dating back over 5,500 years have been discovered, shedding new light on Ireland’s wildlife history. The remarkable discovery was made recently during an archaeological ...

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