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# animals - Saturday 28 March, 2020
People advised to 'think twice' before getting new pet during time of social distancing
The DSPCA fears people will return these pets when work and school routines go back to normal.
# animals - Sunday 15 March, 2020
The Irish For: As we celebrate St Patrick's removal of snakes, what other animals have come and gone from Ireland?
Darach Ó Séaghdha looks at the stories behind some of Ireland’s most famous animals
# animals - Thursday 12 December, 2019
The Lambay black rat is now the only 'threatened' terrestrial mammal species in Ireland
There is better news for bats, squirrels and otters.
# animals - Sunday 24 November, 2019
Horse put down after being found injured and stuck under gate in Meath
The horse was discovered by the charity yesterday in Clonard, Co Meath.
# animals - Saturday 23 November, 2019
Dog years are a myth and puppies are middle-aged, scientists claim
‘Who’s a good man?’
# animals - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Almost 2,000 people have surrendered their dogs to Dogs Trust so far this year
The charity is urging those considering adopting a dog for Christmas to sponsor one instead.
# animals - Monday 28 October, 2019
Are you a pet owner? Here's some advice on keeping them safe and content this Halloween
With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.
# animals - Thursday 3 October, 2019
'We're terrified the bulldozers will move in': Locals fight to save animal habitat in Dublin park
New recreational facilities are set to be built in Dodder Valley Park.
# animals - Sunday 29 September, 2019
The Irish For: Cuddly mammals and furry predators
The Irish language has many names for different creatures in the wild.
# animals - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
Around 40 knackeries close down temporarily as losses mount
“The sustainability of knackeries is in question,” a Louth TD said.
# animals - Thursday 25 July, 2019
Rampaging cow injures man and damages cars after breaking free from Ennis Mart
Gardaí say the cow made its way to Dunnes Stores before being caught.
# animals - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Salamanders and toad illegally posted to Ireland from Spain
The ISPCA has called for tougher regulations around the selling of exotic animals as pets.
# animals - Saturday 8 June, 2019
Cork and Shannon Airports are now designated entry points for pet dogs, cats and ferrets
The three animals are grouped together in EU legislation because those species are susceptible to rabies.
# animals - Friday 7 June, 2019
Opinion: If my family pet died I would hold a religious end-of-life ceremony
Pope John Paul II said that ‘animals possess a soul’ and are ‘as near to God as men are,’ writes Diarmuid Pepper.
# animals - Thursday 6 June, 2019
Toddler killed by leopard in South African national park
The two-year-old boy was the son of a staff member.
# animals - Friday 10 May, 2019
Opinion: I always wanted pets but our hairy, howling cat is making my life hell
Are you a 30-something couple with no kids, who are thinking about getting a pet? Well think again, writes Leah Ni Chuinn.
# animals - Saturday 4 May, 2019
Pigs, chickens ... a pony called Moses. Take a tour of Dublin city's first public urban farm
Based in St. Anne’s Park in Raheny, the farm is free to the public.
# animals - Monday 31 December, 2018
Lion kills young worker in US conservation park
Alexandra Black had spent just 10 days as an intern in the facility.
# animals - Thursday 29 November, 2018
Australia's egg-laying duck-billed platypus population is under threat
A three-year survey of the duck-billed animal suggested its numbers had fallen by 30%.
# animals - Monday 12 November, 2018
British tourist dies after contracting rabies from cat bite in Morocco
People travelling to rabies-affected countries are being reminded to avoid contact with animals.
# animals - Friday 9 November, 2018
Cat climbed into car engine in Dublin and ended up in Offaly
The DSPCA is looking to locate the cat’s owner.
# animals - Friday 26 October, 2018
'Extremely unusual' cat deaths spark warning about dangers of antifreeze
The survival rate for cats affected by antifreeze poisoning is less than 5%.
# animals - Friday 13 July, 2018
'A complete disaster': Eight out of 14 endangered rhinos die after moving to a new park
The loss of so many in one go is unprecedented – an investigation has been launched.
# animals - Saturday 30 June, 2018
Ice pops and mud baths: Keeping Dublin Zoo's residents cool in the heatwave
Lounging by the pool is an activity all mammals seem to enjoy.
# animals - Sunday 17 June, 2018
Animals are becoming more active at night to avoid humans
This could have an impact on their fitness and reproduction levels.
# animals - Friday 1 June, 2018
German zoo finds missing lions, tigers and jaguar hiding in their enclosures
A bear which had broken free from its enclosure was however shot dead.
# animals - Friday 25 May, 2018
'Virtual safe space' aims to help identify threats facing bumblebees
The free tool provides a computer simulation of how colonies will develop.
# animals - Saturday 12 May, 2018
Traumatised bears and wolves find solace at Greek sanctuary
Bear dancing — forcibly taught to the animals by making them walk on hot coals — is a practice that still survives in the Balkans.
# animals - Tuesday 24 April, 2018
Council forced to spend €7,000 to dispose of animal carcasses dumped off Clare cliffs
A court heard that the State authorities carried out a painstaking investigation to identify the remains.
# animals - Tuesday 13 February, 2018
Over 600 cats and dogs rehomed by ISPCA following closure of research facility
The charity is still seeking homes for nine beagle dogs and fifteen cats.
# animals - Saturday 3 February, 2018
US airlines are tightening the leash on 'emotional support animals'
Earlier this week, an airline turned away a peacock, because of health and safety concerns.
# animals - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
186 people have asked to surrender their dogs to Dogs Trust since Christmas
PJ was dropped outside the centre by his owner.
# animals - Wednesday 17 January, 2018
Three monkeys staged an escape from their enclosure in Dublin Zoo during Storm Ophelia
The monkeys jumped 20 feet from a climbing frame in their habitat before running riot in the zoo grounds.
# animals - Monday 15 January, 2018
'Unfortunately, death is inevitable': Tayto Park releases animal mortality figures after media pressure
It said 30 of its animals had died in 2016.
# animals - Wednesday 3 January, 2018
Limerick teenagers threw baby rabbit towards a river and let their dogs attack it
Limerick Animal Welfare is currently caring for the rabbit.
# animals - Monday 18 December, 2017
'Sheer neglect': ISPCA investigating donkey found with 'horrific head injuries'
Meanwhile, Action For Animal Welfare Ireland has posted images of a severely neglected horse on its Facebook page.
# animals - Sunday 3 December, 2017
People advised to 'do their homework' before buying pets online
A pet advisory group has said that there’s increased interest in how to buy pets in the run up to Christmas.
# animals - Tuesday 28 November, 2017
At 185 years old, 'the world's oldest land animal' is about to get a lot busier
A new flight to the Atlantic island of St. Helena means Jonathan should expect some visitors.
# animals - Monday 27 November, 2017
'Bloodbath': Over 100 reindeer killed by Norwegian freight trains
“It’s a senseless animal tragedy…a psychological nightmare.”
# animals - Friday 10 November, 2017
'Breathtaking hypocrisy': Calls to ban hare coursing in light of animal ban in circuses
Wild animals will be banned in circuses from 1 January 2018. Hare coursing remains legal.
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Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
COUNTING IN THE Seanad general election will begin today despite the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Postal voting in the election closes today at 11am for the 43 seats on the five vocational panels and tomorrow at 11am for the six seats on the university panels.
There are 118 candidates seeking election to the vocational panels.
Counting of the votes begins this morning and is expected to continue until Friday 3 April.
So, today we want to know: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Poll Results:
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Yes (1403)
I'm not sure / no opinion (151)
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Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
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