New documentary set to expose inhumane transport of Irish calves to Europe
November 21st, 2017
Footage of inhumane transport conditions suffered by Irish calves exported to Europe will be aired in an investigative documentary on the German...
Locals take opposition to Bantry Bay kelp harvesting to the gates of Leinster House
March 8th, 2018
A campaign group held a mock funeral procession for Ireland’s seaweed outside the Dail yesterday in protest against the granting of a...
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