Dogs
Pat O'Toole on 22 Sep 2021
Victorious Irish sheepdog trials team to host next International finals
The 2023 International Sheep Dog trials will be held in Glenealy, with Ireland defending the many titles won in this year's competition.
Noel Bardon on 31 Aug 2021
Government inaction on dog attacks ‘unacceptable’ – IFA
The IFA has called for a tightening of dog ownership regulations as farmers’ concerns surrounding dog attacks have increased.
Caoimhe Harney on 23 Aug 2021
16 sheep killed in Wicklow dog attack
The IFA is warning dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs before it’s too late. A warning that this story contains graphic images.
Ellen Durkin on 06 Aug 2021
€12.3m worth of drugs found in low-loader
Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort detected and seized 88kg of heroin.
Noel Bardon on 29 Jul 2021
Hill farmers distressed by 'walkers’ disregard' for property - INHFA
The INHFA has urged the Minister for Tourism to engage with farmers on issues arising from a recent increase in the number of hillwalkers.
Amy Forde on 26 Jul 2021
Nothing in place to give farmers indemnification for hill walkers - IFA
IFA hill committee chair Flor McCarthy has expressed concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jul 2021
Irish Guide Dogs named as Aurivo’s charity of the year
Aurivo has announced that Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will be the co-operative’s charity partner for 2021.
Niall Hurson on 21 Jul 2021
Two cattle drown in bog hole following dog attack
The ICSA has called for tougher livestock protection legislation to be introduced to combat the “ongoing scourge” of dog attacks.
Darren Carty on 17 Jul 2021
Heatwave management: preventing heat stroke and exhaustion in dogs
Dogs can quickly suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion and serious health issues if worked in current high temperatures.
Noel Bardon on 09 Jul 2021
World record set as three-month-old collie makes over €12,000
Check out the pup who broke records at the working sheepdog auction in Wales.
on 30 Jun 2021
IFA president attends farm protest in Brussels
IFA president Tim Cullinan attended a farm protest in Brussels last week to highlight the dangers for farming in EU proposals.
Contributor on 26 Jun 2021
Treating man's best friend optimally with regular vaccination and dosing
Sheepdogs are a vital part of the farm team but there are many diseases that can put the health of dogs at risk and which also threaten their longevity.
Barry Cassidy on 18 Jun 2021
Fresh calls for sanctions on dog owners after Tipperary sheep kill
The IFA has called on the Minister for Agriculture to advance controls and enforcements for negligent dog owners.
Peter McCann on 16 Jun 2021
Huge range in sheep worrying fines across the UK
A livestock protection law was recently passed in Scotland which sets a maximum fine of £40,000 for dog attack offences.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jun 2021
At least 22 sheep killed in Tipperary dog attacks
Five farmers with sheep on the commonage are waiting with their flocks in the hope of catching the dogs responsible for the attacks.
Darren Carty on 02 Jun 2021
World record of £7,600 paid for sheep dog pup
The sale of the nine-week-old pup named Pentir Lassie stole the headlines, but there were four five-figure sales recorded for fully broken dogs at Skipton Auction Mart’s two-day sale in England.
Amy Forde on 03 Apr 2021
Dog control unit seeks to move to Agriculture House
Dog control is currently the responsibility of the Department of Community and Rural Affairs.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Mar 2021
IFA calls for ‘get tough’ Scottish model on dog attacks
The IFA says that current measures to control dogs in Ireland aren’t being carried out.
Niall Hurson on 21 Mar 2021
14% of rescued dogs in 2020 were sheepdog breeds
For the second year running, the most common reason for surrendering a dog was the person being unable to manage their pet’s behaviour.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Mar 2021
Ireland’s first water leak detection dog gets to work in Roscommon
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Roscommon to catch up with Enda and the team at Anubis Detection, the first in Ireland to have trained a Springer Spaniel dog for detecting underground water leaks.