Clare Meade knows all about cats — so much so that she’s founded a hospital that tailored exactly around their needs. It’s the subject of a new RTÉ series, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

I AM finding it very hard to write this article. It should be easy, even on a sunny day like today and the house quiet as a church.

THE first veterinary hospital in Ireland dedicated to man’s feline friends is set to open in Cork after Easter — and dogs are definitely not allowed.