Agri Politics
INHFA: One department should be responsible for dog control
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that the formation of a new government provides an opportunity...
Dog Attacks
Sheep
Gallagher: 'Robust measures' needed to curb dog attacks on sheep
Following recent dog attacks on sheep in counties Cork and Clare, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chair, Adrian...
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We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Rural Life
Kerry cllr 'shocked' dog attacks on sheep map will not be publicised
Castleisland-based Fianna Fáil councillor, Fionnán Fitzgerald has said he is “shocked and dismayed” that a map of dog attacks occurring across the...
Sheep
Farm org calls for stronger legislation to curb dog attacks on sheep
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has called for “immediate” and “stronger” legislation to curb dog attacks on...
Sheep
Graphic video: Farmer shares 'long-term worry' of dog attacks on sheep
After facing two significant dog attacks on livestock over the last year, sheep farmer, Declan Daly said that while costs...
N.Ireland
NI orgs call for dogs to be kept under control following spate of livestock attacks
Northern Ireland Water, the Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dog owners to keep their dogs...
Rural Life
Research: UK farmers to get kits to collect canine DNA from attacked livestock
Farmers, vets and police officers in parts of England and Wales are to get early evidence kits to collect canine...
Agri-Business
‘It’s not your dog’s fault, it’s yours’ - new campaign for dog owners
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Monday, April 22) launched a major national awareness campaign to...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
Agri-Business
IFA launches 2024 ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign as lambing is underway
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has launched its 2024 “No Dogs Allowed” campaign as it says the government and local...
N.Ireland
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...
Sheep
ICSA issues plea to dog owners following Wexford attacks
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has issued a plea to dog owners and the general public to...
Rural Life
Extension to public consultation on use of e-collars on dogs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has announced a three-week extension to the public consultation on...
Sheep News
Kerry County Council to map dog attacks on sheep
Kerry County Council is to commence mapping all dog attacks on sheep reported to the local authority this year. It...
Agri Politics
Senator claims govt is 'trying to hide' dog collar ban proposal
Independent senator Rónán Mullen has today (Tuesday, January 16) criticised the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue,...
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Sheep
Galway dog warden making door-to-door enquiries after sheep kills
The dog warden service of Galway County Council is to carry out door-to-door enquiries following a spate of dog attacks...
Rural Life
Ministers launch leaflet on responsible dog ownership
Dog owners across the country have been urged to be responsible with their pet during the upcoming Christmas season. The...
Sheep News
Kerry sheep farmer calls for compensation fund after dog attack
A Kerry farmer is calling on the government to establish a national compensation fund for farmers impacted by dog attacks...
Sheep
Dog attack in Kerry sparks further calls for 'concrete measures'
A dog attack on a sheep flock in Co. Kerry at the weekend that left 11 lambs dead and 18...