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Dog rescued from Donegal wilderness after an eight-hour pursuit
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (778+ words) It has been another busy week for the team at Animals In Need volunteers 17 Jan 2026 3:33 PM A dog was rescued after an eight-hour effort, after he was spotted in a remote, wild area by passersby shortly before Christmas. A couple…...
Study by Kildare university finds death of a pet can be as intense as loss of a person
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (393+ words) 16 Jan 2026 3:33 PM A study by a Kildare university has found that grief following the death of a pet can be as deep and as distressing as that for a person. New research by'Prof Philip Hyland'of Maynooth University's'Department of Psychology shows…...
'What a lucky pup'- Mum and son duo adopt CoCo the puppy from Carlow dog shelter
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) 13 Jan 2026 8:33 PM A mother and her young son have welcomed a new addition to their family this week- CoCo the puppy from Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter. CoCo was once a stray found roaming the streets of Carlow when he was…...
Kilkenny reptile expert warns over ‘surprising’ lack of regulation on exotic pets
2+ week, 4+ day ago (945+ words) James Hennessy with a boa constrictor / Picture: PA/Bairbre Holmes 30 Dec 2025 10:33 AM Two highly venomous snakes, housed in tiny tanks in a terraced house are just two of the dangerous pets veteran reptile rescuer James Hennessy has been called to....
Wildlife hit hard by drought, fires and heat as extremes become ‘new normal’
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1053+ words) 29 Dec 2025 12:01 AM The UK's landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the "new normal. The National Trust's annual review of the year for nature warned the latest…...
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! Tipperary dog returns home on her own after two days missing
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (159+ words) 27 Dec 2025 12:33 PM It's a Christmas miracle for one Tipperary family after their beloved dog returned home on her own after being missing for two days." READ NEXT: 'I'm begging you, come home,' emotional Christmas plea for two missing Tipperary teenagers…...
REVEALED: Ireland goes barking mad for its dogs as top names and breeds unveiled in census
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (455+ words) 14 Oct 2025 11:52 AM Ireland's love affair with dogs has been laid bare once again as Dogs Trust reveals the results of its national Dog Census and calls on the public to take part in the 2025 edition. The charity aims to "count…...
'Can easily get in' - Chilling warning over 'climber' rats invading Irish homes
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (710+ words) 13 Oct 2025 12:47 PM Irish households are being warned about rats who can invade homes and businesses at this time of year as temperatures dip and they seek out warmer shelter." Rentokil have warned over a species of rat in Ireland that…...
Vigilance urged after sighting of rare Asian hornet in Cork
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (582+ words) North West - Latest News Business Sport Jobs by Donegal Live Derry Now Leitrim Live Inish Live Team Midlands - Latest News Business Sport Jobs by Kildare Now Kildare Live Leitrim Live Laois Live Longford Live Offaly Live East - Latest News Business…...
Snakes spotted in Ireland ahead of St. Patrick's Day!
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (214+ words) 14 Mar 2025 11:45 AM St. Patrick may have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but it looks like he missed a few.Lavender, a beautiful rescue corn snake, has recently slithered off to a loving new home, but her friendApollois still waiting…...