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13 February, 18:39
Conor Murphy
🦊 A Theatrical “Anti‑Hunt Ball” Greets Guests in Durrow A vibrant and deliberately provocative “Anti‑Hunt Ball” demonstration unfolded outside the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow, Co. Laois, as guests arrived for the annual Laois Hunt Ball on Saturday, February 7. The protest, staged as a visual perfo...
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13 February, 18:35
Conor Murphy
On 17 December 2025, the Dáil Éireann will debate the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill, introduced by Deputy Ruth Coppinger. The proposal aims to outlaw fox hunting across Ireland, framing the ban as a necessary step for animal welfare. Yet for thousands of rural residents, farmer...
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13 February, 18:29
Conor Murphy
Animal baiting in Northern Ireland remains a hidden but widespread crime. USPCA investigators estimate 150 active offenders and up to 14,000 illegal badger baiting cases annually. A BBC Spotlight investigation exposes the underground world of dog‑baiting, wildlife crime, and the urgent need for stro...
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13 February, 18:27
Conor Murphy
A veterinary surgeon from Greystones, Co Wicklow, has avoided further prosecution after making a €500 charitable donation, bringing an end to a hunting‑related case that drew attention across Ireland’s outdoor and hunting community. The incident, which involved a peregrine falcon and a red setter in...
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5 February, 14:48
Conor Murphy
Claims that foxhunting with hounds is “inherently cruel” continue to dominate headlines, yet many of these arguments rely more on emotional slogans than on verifiable evidence. For generations, hunting has been a core element of countryside management across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Irel...
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29 January, 16:29
Conor Murphy
A Routine Rabbit Hunt Turns Into a Criminal Case A quiet stretch of farmland outside Skerries, Co. Dublin, became the center of an unexpected wildlife incident after three cousins—George O’Brien (28), John O’Brien (25) and Tom O’Brien (23)—entered private property while out hunting rabbits. Accordin...
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28 January, 14:32
Conor Murphy
Irish Gardaí have detained two illegal hare hunters in County Offaly, seizing equipment and warning that fines of up to €5,000 await offenders. As illegal hunting cases rise across Ireland, authorities intensify cooperation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to protect native wildlife. Ga...
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27 January, 14:10
Conor Murphy
A coordinated Garda operation has intensified efforts to stop illegal hunting and trespassing across rural Kildare, following a surge in reports of poaching and the unlawful targeting of protected wildlife. The joint action, carried out with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), took place...
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26 January, 16:36
Conor Murphy
Experience a full report from the East Clare Harriers drag hunt in Ireland, with insights into the pack’s history, the hunting country around Lough Derg, and the riders who made the day unforgettable. A must‑read for anyone searching for Irish hunting, drag hunting in Ireland, East Clare Harriers, o...
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26 January, 16:22
Conor Murphy
East Galway Hunt delivers a spectacular New Year’s meet in Laurencetown, showcasing elite riders, world‑class eventing talent, and the deep hunting traditions of Ireland. A detailed report for hunting enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and fans of equestrian sport. A New Year’s Meet That Showcased I...
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26 January, 16:14
Conor Murphy
A rare young narwhal — the legendary “unicorn of the sea” — has washed ashore in Ireland for the first time in recorded history. Marine experts confirm the Arctic whale’s appearance on the Donegal coast, raising new questions about climate change, shifting migration routes, and wildlife survival in...
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23 January, 15:59
Conor Murphy
Lurcher dog hunting in Ireland continues to surge seasonally, with a 23‑year‑old man appearing in Limerick court after allegedly taking part in an illegal hunting event with cash prizes. Authorities warn of a growing “seasonal scourge” across rural counties. 🐕 A Growing Seasonal Problem in Rural I...
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20 January, 11:00
Conor Murphy
The Old Irish Goat — a rare, ancient landrace brought to Ireland by Neolithic settlers roughly 5,000 years ago — is now facing what conservationists describe as a full‑scale “extinction crisis”. Despite its deep cultural and ecological significance, the breed remains legally unprotected, leaving it...
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20 January, 10:57
Conor Murphy
Authorities in Ireland have launched a full investigation after 21‑year‑old Paul Fitzpatrick died during a suspected hunting accident in rural Co Carlow. The fatal incident occurred late Tuesday evening in a field roughly one kilometre south of Leighlinbridge, a quiet village situated along the Rive...
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20 January, 10:55
Conor Murphy
Ireland’s long‑standing open season for wild bird hunting is now under formal review as new conservation data reveals steep declines in many native species. According to BirdWatch Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), 15 of the 21 bird species currently legal to hunt show worry...
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19 January, 15:42
Conor Murphy
Illegal hare hunting in Ireland has come under renewed scrutiny as Gardaí in County Louth intensify operations targeting poachers who pursue the protected Irish hare. Over recent weeks, officers have intercepted multiple individuals, seizing vehicles and suspected illegal hunting equipment during co...
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12 January, 09:54
Conor Murphy
Illegal hunting activity across the Curragh Plains in County Kildare is causing visible damage to one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes. Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has warned that the digging of large burrows and holes to capture rabbits and badgers is “destroying” the area, undermining...
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12 January, 09:51
Conor Murphy
Since 2018, all firearm licence applications in Northern Ireland have been processed exclusively online. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) introduced the My PSNI Portal as part of a modernization effort, but the latest update in late 2025 has proven difficult for many gun owners. Farmers...
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12 January, 09:49
Conor Murphy
Fox hunting in Ireland has seen renewed activity since the Dáil decisively rejected a ban on December 17, 2025. The bill, introduced by People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, was defeated by 124 votes to 24, with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, Independent Ireland, and Aontú siding ag...
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9 January, 14:02
Conor Murphy
The Irish Government’s public consultation on wildlife legislation has drawn hundreds of submissions, many of them controversial. Among the most striking ideas were the reintroduction of wolves, a nationwide bounty for hunting feral cats, and the use of contraceptive-laced bait to control Ireland’s...
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