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Tuesday 28 March 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Cats

All time
# Animals
Road marking crew paint over dead cat rather than move it
Kerry County Council is investigating the incident.
# getting lost
If you’re going on holiday and leaving a pet behind, read this
The DSPCA has some good advice for you.
# purrfect crime
Cat bites woman, woman bites man, woman gets arrested
The woman was charged with domestic violence.
# Pain barrier
Kilkenny 2011 Hurler of the Year can't shake off a back problem linked to an arthritic condition
Injuries have been problematic for Michael Fennelly.
# save the puppies
These animals could soon be out of a home if their shelter can't raise enough money
A Kildare animal welfare centre has ran out of funds.
# save the bray cats
There's a campaign in Bray to 'protest the killing' of seven 'homeless' cats
A pest control company has been hired.
# stay out
This man was forced to call 911 after a 4-hour standoff with an angry cat
Giving cats a bad rap, this one is.
# Comment
5 talking points after Kilkenny's late Leinster U21 show means heartbreak for Dublin
The Cats triumphed in Parnell Park tonight.
# Hurling Exams
After beating Dublin last night, 5 Kilkenny players now start their Leaving Cert today
They love their county.
# Cool Cats
Late goal gives Kilkenny dramatic win over Dublin in Leinster U21 hurling thriller
Parnell Park was the venue for tonight’s clash.
# Australia
Two men charged with using kittens as live bait for greyhound training
The two men, in Australia, are accused of strapping live kittens to mechanical lures.
# child's best friend
Children are more likely to turn to their pets than siblings during tough times
A new study has found kids who faced adversity had a stronger relationship with their pets.
# MY EARS
The sound of tin foil, rattling keys and metal spoons could give your cat a seizure
It’s a real condition and it’s called the Tom and Jerry syndrome.
# like humans do
Cats sitting like humans are just too creepy for words
STOP THAT.
# Time to say goodbye
A cup of tea, a scone and a hurling chat - When Henry and Brian discussed retirement
The Kilkenny legend officially announced his retirement today.
# I'm Outta Here
The King left the Kilkenny hurlers WhatsApp group this morning - 'That was very sad'
The Kilkenny players learned this morning that their star had retired.
# All Hail Henry
Perfect 10 – The story of Henry Shefflin’s All-Ireland hurling glories
With speculation that his career is drawing to a close, we look back at Shefflin’s ten days of triumph.
# To Stay Or Go
Henry Shefflin has called a press conference in Kilkenny tomorrow, what do you think it's about?
Is the King about to go?
# Avoiding The Drop
Kilkenny saw off Clare today but they're going to meet each other again in relegation final
It’ll be round two for Brian Cody and Davy Fitzgerald’s sides.
# scratching post
21 essential facts of life for cat owners
“That f**king cat”.
# oh hi there
This cat is everyone who has ever been caught doing something weird
“Oh… I didn’t see you there.”
# clawsome
There's an island in Japan where cats outnumber people and it's called 'Cat Island'
And obviously the internet has lost it.
# cuddle clones
This adorable company will make a stuffed animal replica of your pet
WANT.
# fruit loop
Who knew cats and bananas were such mortal enemies?
Yet another foe to add to the long, long list of Cat Enemies.
# Case closed
Brian Cody really doesn't want to get into talking about Barry Kelly again
Cody was in no mood yesterday to discuss his controversial comments aimed at the All-Ireland final referee.
# Cats
Just the 12 Kilkenny players missing as Cody prepares for trip to Cork
The All-Ireland champions are without a host of big names for Saturday’s visit to Cork
# crazy cats
This woman wants your help so she can open Ireland's first cat café
Feline fundraising.
# cat melodeon
Love cats? Ireland's first cat café is looking for donations
Founder Georgina O’Neill has set up a crowdfunding page to help raise money for the café.
# pawsitive id
Guards in Finglas have found a cat ... and they're not delighted about it
Think of all the cute videos they could make together.
# Parting ways
Kilkenny's hurling holiday farewell - 'It was also about saying goodbye to those legends'
5 Cats stars have retired since last summer’s championship.
# Blaze
Homes destroyed in worst bushfires in South Australia for three decades
More than a dozen homes have already been destroyed in the fire and there are concerns that lives could be at risk.
# cats vs christmas trees
This video proves that cats and Christmas trees will be mortal enemies forever
Cats don’t care for silly human traditions like Christmas.
# Delaney Salute
Praise for JJ from Kilkenny teammates, hurling opponents and Gaelic footballers
The defensive stalwart has announced his retirement today.
# CALLING IT A DAY
Another Kilkenny hurling legend bows out as JJ Delaney retires
The defender retires after winning nine All-Ireland senior medals.
# Changing Places
Richie Hogan - 'If you'd told me this was going to happen I wouldn't really have believed it'
Moving to midfield was never something the Kilkenny hurler had envisaged.
# Walking Away
'He beat me to it by three minutes' - Hogan on losing Kilkenny hurling retirement race to Taggy
Brian Hogan talks retirement, his Kilkenny hurling career and his career highlight.
# Paying Tribute
TJ's shock at Tommy's departure - 'A very sad day for ourselves and for Kilkenny'
This year’s Kilkenny Allstar winner has been speaking about his former teammate who retired last week.
# Kilkenny King
Allstars, shinty, All-Irelands, blood injuries, Cody and New York - Tommy Walsh's hurling career
Walsh retired today after a stellar career with the Cats.
# TW5
Kilkenny teammates, Munster opponents and Gaelic footballers all pay tribute to Tommy Walsh
Henry Shefflin, Eddie Brennan, Padraic Maher, Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Aidan O’Mahony are some of those heaping praise on the Kilkenny hurler who retired today.
# king henry
Want to know about Henry Shefflin's Kilkenny future? Wait until Ballyhale's season ends
The Kilkenny club are involved in next Sunday’s Leinster semi-final against Kilmacud Crokes.