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Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

With Garda resources stretched, rural communities in Clare feel intimidated by trespassers with dogs on their land.

NEWS 11 November 2026

Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

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Vet explains how dog worms can affect human health and how to reduce the risk

Vet explains how dog worms can affect human health and how to reduce the risk

Prevention is the best control and is best achieved by regular worming of all dogs.

NEWS 28 October 2026

MLAs hear opposing views on hunting

MLAs hear opposing views on hunting

Glenwherry-based gamekeeper Merlin Becker described the private members bill from the Alliance Party’s John Blair as “unworkable”.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Calling for mandatory DNA certification for dogs

Calling for mandatory DNA certification for dogs

"Every dog in Ireland should be DNA-certified" - Ciaran Walsh, Newbridge, Co Kildare

LETTERS 21 October 2026

Dogs needed for hunting on hills, MLAs told

Dogs needed for hunting on hills, MLAs told

As part of its scrutiny of draft legislation to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs, MLAs heard from the Irish Working Terrier Federation last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

UFU oppose bill to ban hunting with dogs

UFU oppose bill to ban hunting with dogs

The Ulster Farmers' Union has set out its position on proposals to ban hunting of wild mammals with dogs in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Former Attorney General John Larkin said the bill could have unintended consequences by impacting people who are not involved in hunting.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Hunting community put their case to MLAs

Hunting community put their case to MLAs

Legislation to ban hunting with dogs is currently being considered by MLAs at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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