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Sligo Man Jailed for Dog Stabbing

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At Sligo District Court, Killian McLoughlin, Slievemor View, Ballytivnan, Sligo was charged with stabbing a Staffordshire terrier dog multiple times at 3A Upper John Street on August 24 2021.

Judge Sandra Murphy, who had Murphy had previously heard details of the case at a court sitting last November, sentenced Mr McLoughlin to five months in prison, with one month suspended.

The court was told by the defendant’s mother that she witnessed her son stabbing the dog and in her view, he was not ‘in the right state of mind’.

Evidence was heard from Darren Carr, a veterinary surgeon from the Well Pet Veterinary Practice.

He treated the female dog, which he observed was bleeding and there was a lot of wounds on its body.

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Turnstiles Slow: Irish Greyhound Track Attendance Dips

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Attendance at greyhound tracks around Ireland fell by a massive 24,742 last year, newly released figures reveal.

An analysis of Greyhound Racing Ireland 2024 track attendance figures conducted by the Irish Council Against Bloodsports (ICABS) has revealed statistics showing that attendance was down at most tracks.

The largest drop in attendance was at Shelbourne Park, Dublin city, which Greyhound Racing Ireland describes as its “flagship stadium”.

Compared to 2023, there was a 9,950 fall in attendance. Limerick Stadium, headquarters of GRI, also recorded a major drop, with 3,568 fewer people attending in 2024.

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5 Months in Prison for Horse Cruelty Couple

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At Naas District Court on Monday 3rd March 2025, Chloe Walker Reid (25) with an address at Cnoc Na Greine, Kilcullen, Co Kildare and James Boland (26) of Oldgrange, Monasterevin, Co Kildare pleaded guilty to three offences each under sections 11 and 12 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in a horse cruelty case.

Naas District Court heard harrowing details of the horse’s condition, revealing a shocking lack of care.

ISPCA Inspector James McCormack responded to a report in January 2023 and found a chestnut gelding in a field, visibly emaciated, unsteady, and in clear distress.

The horse’s condition was so dire that a vet assigned it a body condition score of 0 out of 5, indicating extreme emaciation.

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Live Animal Exports Must Continue, says Irish Minister of State

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Live animal exports must continue, says government Minister.

Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, has told the secondary school students that live exports are an issue of fundamental importance to him.

Speaking at Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk series at Salesian Agricultural College, in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, the Minister commented, “Whatever you’ll listen to and whatever type of things you will hear going on, always remember when you’re living on an island, you have to export. The best way to export is exporting live,” he said.

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Greyhound Racing Ireland Advised to Stay Silent on New Zealand’s Dog Racing Ban

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Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has been advised by its PR consultants to refrain from commenting on New Zealand’s recent decision to ban greyhound racing by 2026.

The ban was instated due to concerns over high injury rates among dogs.

In internal discussions, GRI sought guidance on how to respond to media inquiries about the New Zealand ban, particularly following a similar decision in Wales.

GRI’s PR advisers warned that speaking on the matter would force them to address issues beyond their knowledge, advising that “once you are explaining, you are losing.”

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Irish Cattle Exports Surge in Early 2025 – Calf Exports Decline

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In the first seven weeks of 2025, over 25,500 head of cattle have been exported from Ireland, reflecting a significant 31% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

The surge is largely driven by a sharp 79% rise in weanling exports, with nearly 8,500 weanlings sold abroad.

Spain remains the largest destination, with exports to the country up 140%, while Northern Ireland, Italy, and Algeria also show strong demand for Irish cattle.

Almost 2,000 cattle have been exported to Algeria, and 1,850 cattle going to Israel which is a 44% decrease on the same time last year.

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Former Animal Sanctuary Operator’s Custodial Sentence Suspended After Failing to Meet Animal Welfare Standards

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A former operator of the Deise Animal Sanctuary in Co. Waterford has had her custodial sentence suspended following an appeal in the Clonmel Circuit Court on 18th February last.

Ms. Pat Edwards (70), who ran Deise Animal Sanctuary in Ballymacarbry, Waterford, had previously pleaded guilty to charges of causing suffering to animals and mishandling microchipping.

In November, the District Court sentenced Edwards to eight months in prison, disqualified her from owning animals for 20 years, and imposed a €1,500 fine. The appeal cantered on the severity of the sentence.

During the appeal, evidence was presented by veterinary experts who described extremely poor conditions at the sanctuary, including lack of veterinary care, soiled living spaces, and inadequate record keeping.

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Waterford Animal Welfare – 3 Deceased Dogs Dumped in Co. Waterford

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Waterford Animal Welfare have highlighted a recent incident involving the dumping of dead dogs.

Following a call from a member of the public, the WAW visited an area off the N25 near Stradbally village in Co. Waterford.

Three deceased dogs were found dumped in vegetation.

They have being described as a black Patterdale type, a fawn Lurcher and a black and brown Beagle type.

A microchip scan was conducted but none of the dogs were microchipped which could have helped in locating the owner or owners of the animals.

An Garda Siochana, the local authority and Waterford dog warden service have been made aware of the incident.

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