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Horrific treatment of Tipperary horses must be tackled once and for all – Mattie McGrath

Posted by on December 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described the recent discovery of a number of emaciated and dead horses in the Knocklofty area of Clonmel as one of the worst instances of animal welfare neglect that he has ever encountered. Deputy McGrath was speaking after visiting the site where the animals were found and after having contacted […]

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Local Authorities seize almost 25 thousand horses in a 9 year period costing millions – Mattie McGrath

Posted by on August 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, to consider introducing more effective penalties for those who maltreat, or abandon their horses. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Minister confirmed to him in a Parliamentary reply that his Department had given Local authorities €4.5 million to […]

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Tipperary Branch of Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association (IDHBA)

Posted by on March 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Tipperary Branch of the IDHBA held its AGM last week returning James Armour C’man; Gerry Reilly Vice C’man; Nora Keogh Sec.; Con Ryan Treas.; and Mary O’Halloran PRO.  Two long serving members were bestowed Life Honorary President status, Maudie Bourke and Paddy Quirke. In the Templemore Arms Hotel at 8.00 pm on Thurs 11th […]

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