Rural Life
The ISPCA has issued tips and advice to pet owners ahead of Hallowe'en, to help keep pets safe during what can be a stressful time.
An Garda Síochána has reiterated its reminder to the public about the dangers posed by fireworks to humans and animals.
A dairy farmer in Co. Tipperary has highlighted the distress caused to his calves by fireworks and bangers set off next to them for Halloween.
Beef
About 30 freshly-weaned calves were "driven bananas" by fireworks in recent days in Co. Kildare, according to farmer Alan Byrne.
