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Explainer: What farmers need to know if a dog attacks their livestock

Rural Life

4 months ago

Explainer: What farmers need to know if a dog attacks their livestock

Dog worrying or attacks on livestock can have devastating impacts for farms. Farmers continue to...

Gun owner groups in north and south link up to 'share expertise'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Gun owner groups in north and south link up to 'share expertise'

Groups of gun owners and hunters in ROI and NI have linked up to "share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues".

'Investigation continuing' into fatal shooting of Lancashire farmer

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

'Investigation continuing' into fatal shooting of Lancashire farmer

Lancashire Police has said its investigation is continuing into the fatal shooting of a Lancashire...

Four wild birds now on banned list for shooting

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Four wild birds now on banned list for shooting

Four species of wild birds have been are now on a banned list for shooting following a review by...

Man due in court following fatal shooting on farmland

Rural Life

almost 4 years ago

Man due in court following fatal shooting on farmland

A man is due in court this morning in connection with a fatal shooting on farmland in Dublin earlier this week.

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

Man shot on farmland dies in hospital

A man in his 30s that was shot on Hazelgrove Farm on Tuesday (22 February) was pronounced dead in hospital this afternoon.

Man shot on farmland dies in hospital

Rural Life

almost 4 years ago

Man critical following shooting on 'cattle farm' in Dublin

A man is in critical condition in Tallaght University Hospital after being shot on a cattle farm at about 1:00p.m today.

Man critical following shooting on 'cattle farm' in Dublin

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

PSNI to introduce new licence for firearm magazines

Gun owners in Northern Ireland will have to pay out £30 for a new licence should they wish to keep an ammunition magazine.

PSNI to introduce new licence for firearm magazines

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Game councils go to High Court to challenge lockdown shooting ban

An application has been made to the High Court for judicial review in relation to the ban on pheasant shooting during Level 5 restrictions.

Game councils go to High Court to challenge lockdown shooting ban

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

People urged to 'stand in solidarity and accept shooting season must be put on hold'

Shooting club members must "stand in solidarity and accept pheasant shooting season must be put on hold", according to Senator Eugene Murphy.

People urged to 'stand in solidarity and accept shooting season must be put on hold'

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

File for DPP following post mortem exams in Cork farm shooting case

Post mortem examinations on the bodies of three men who were found dead at a farm in Co. Cork after a shooting incident have been completed.

File for DPP following post mortem exams in Cork farm shooting case

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

3 men fined €1,000 and have gun certs revoked for illegal gull shooting

Three men were fined €1,000 each and had their firearm certificates revoked after appearing in court for the shooting of herring gulls.

3 men fined €1,000 and have gun certs revoked for illegal gull shooting

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

Ban on summer derogation for pigeon shooting slammed

A decision to ban the shooting of wood pigeons between May 31 and September 1 this year has provoked criticism from a number of sides.

Ban on summer derogation for pigeon shooting slammed

Environment

over 6 years ago

Wild bird general shooting licences to be revoked in England

Natural England has come under fire after giving notice of its decision to revoke licences to control some of Britain’s wild birds.

Wild bird general shooting licences to be revoked in England

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

Farmhouse shooting victim named as local agri contractor

The victim of last night’s shooting in a Cork farmhouse has been named locally, according to...

Farmhouse shooting victim named as local agri contractor

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

Man arrested following Cork farmhouse shooting

Gardai investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 50s in Co. Cork have arrested a man in his 60s.

Man arrested following Cork farmhouse shooting

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

Middle-aged man dies after farmhouse shooting in Co. Cork

A 58-year-old man has been killed in a shooting at a farmhouse near the Macroom area of Co. Cork last night (October 23).

Middle-aged man dies after farmhouse shooting in Co. Cork

N.Ireland

over 8 years ago

Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a pest control scheme being run by the BASC NI.

Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farmer charged over shooting in ‘right of way’ feud

A 72-year-old man who has been accused of shooting a fellow farmer in an alleged dispute over a right of way, has been granted bail.

Farmer charged over shooting in ‘right of way’ feud

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Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farmer and his dog shot in reported dispute over land

A farmer and his dog have reportedly been shot this morning in Kildimo, Co. Limerick over an alleged dispute regarding a right-of-way to land

Farmer and his dog shot in reported dispute over land

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Owner of 3 horses that were shot dead in the midlands appeals for witnesses

The owner of three horses that were shot dead in the midlands last weekend is appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Owner of 3 horses that were shot dead in the midlands appeals for witnesses

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

'Proposed hunting changes could prevent farmers protecting their livestock'

Farmers may not be able to effectively protect their livestock if proposed changes to shooting and hunting laws are passed.

'Proposed hunting changes could prevent farmers protecting their livestock'

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