N.Ireland
Cow stuck in mud saved after two hour rescue operation
A cow stuck in mud near Kircubbin, Co. Down has been saved after a two hour operation involving many firefighters,...
Rescue
Pig/Poultry
Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has saved 121 birds, including domestic hens, from living...
Rural Life
Kid goat rescued by ISPCA after climbing to top of a tower
An injured kid goat was brought to safety on Monday, June 3, following a “dramatic rescue” from the top of...
Rural Life
Lifeboat crew in Wexford rescues sheep trapped by rising tides
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard, Co. Wexford were tasked with the rescue of a sheep that was stranded at...
Rural Life
Watch: Goat used to help rescue sheep in Meath
An untagged sheep has recently been rescued by members of animal welfare organisation, My Lovely Horse Rescue after it was...
Rural Life
Watch: Dairy family rescues dog from puppy farm
Dairy farmer, Kaydi O’Neill shared her story of rescuing a Corgi named Cáilín from a puppy farm through the Irish...
Rural Life
Application process opens for animal welfare funding
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has today (Friday, June 30) invited applications from animal welfare charities...
Rural Life
Horse rescued from kerb takes 2nd place at Cork Show
A horse rescued after collapsing by a kerbside in Co. Tipperary last year, was among the winners of accolades at...
Rural Life
Coast Guard rescues farm worker reported missing in Cork
A voluntary farm worker who had been reported missing in the west Cork area has been brought to safety by...
Rural Life
Pics: Trapped cow hoisted free from Kiwi rotary parlour
A crane had to be brought in to rescue a trapped cow from the centre of a rotary milking parlour...
Rural Life
Pics: Sheepdog rescued after 'protective' ewe chased it off 60ft cliff
A sheep farmer in Wales was put through a “horrible experience” after his top sheepdog was knocked off a 60ft...
Rural Life
Video: Firefighters use unorthodox measures to rescue trapped lamb
Firefighters in Northern Ireland had to employ a number of unorthodox measures to rescue a lamb that was trapped underground....