Father Ted star ditches the tea pot to knit woolly jumpers for battery hens

Pauline McLynn, better known as Mrs Doyle from Father Ted, has joined a campaign to knit jumpers for featherless hens that have been rescued from battery farms.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014 - 00:00

Pete Towe

Last year, LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in County Kildare rescued 7,000 hens from slaughter, and "re-homed them all around Ireland".

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Man broke into takeaway three times in five days during 'bizarre' burglary spree

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

More in this section

Desire Lines: This cool grey statement suit has a contemporary edge

Sleepy young woman sitting at dining table in kitchen with closed eyes, holding cup while having breakfast

Natural health: I'm struggling to get over a chest infection

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

Courts Animals EV - ANIMAL LIFE Place: County Kildare Place: Ireland Person: Father Ted Person: Pauline McLynn Person: Doyle Person: Ted Person: Pauline Person: Susan Anderson Person: Susan Organisation: LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Organisation: RTÉ Organisation: LittleHill

<p>Zero-fat Greek yogurt is typically higher in protein, helping us to stay satisfied for longer. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Top 8: Which of these Greek yogurts is the cultured choice?

READ NOW

Father Ted star ditches the tea pot to knit woolly jumpers for battery hens

Top 8: Which of these Greek yogurts is the cultured choice?

Latest

Lifestyle

Outdoor Trails

Father Ted star ditches the tea pot to knit woolly jumpers for battery hens

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Top 8: Which of these Greek yogurts is the cultured choice?

Latest

Lifestyle

Outdoor Trails

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.