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Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

The 2026 Sheepdog World Trial event takes place at Huntington Farm near Lauder from 16 to 20 September. Donegal man James McGee will captain Ireland, which he said is an honour.

NEWS 25 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

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Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

NEWS 17 August 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

NEWS 14 July 2026

Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

MANAGEMENT 23 June 2026

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

TRAVEL 27 May 2026

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MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

The private members bill from the Alliance Party’s John Blair received support from 60 MLAs, with 15 members voting against it.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Any working or family dogs should be included in the animal health plan with particular attention placed on regular worming and important vaccinations

ANIMAL HEALTH 22 April 2026

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 22 April 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

The Chilean-born shepherd’s skill, and the attentiveness of Fleece to his commands, had his young audience entranced.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

A previous attempt to ban hunting with dogs was voted down by MLAs back in December 2021.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Dogs detecting Japanese knotweed

Dogs detecting Japanese knotweed

In 2018, CDI Olfacta pioneered conservation detection dogs in Ireland, launching Europe’s first Japanese knotweed detection dog programme.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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