At least four stray or unwanted dogs were put down every day last year, official figures have revealed.

As gardaí continue to investigate the death of a woman after being mauled by two bull mastiff dogs in Galway, the public is being reminded about the restrictions on certain breeds of dogs here.

Gardaí in Galway are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 60s.

A number of puppies and adult dogs were seized at Dublin Port last night and are currently in the care of the DSPCA.

A cross-border crackdown on illegal puppy trafficking from Ireland has resulted in around 60 puppies being seized in the last six weeks.

The numbers of injured and frightened animals being treated by an animal welfare group over the Halloween period has more than doubled.

More than 100 puppies have been seized at Dublin Port after attempts to transport them out of the country illegally.

A stray raccoon has been rescued by the DSPCA after it was found in the back garden of a house in Dublin.

Almost one in five puppies bought online or through social media sites in the UK die within six months, according to research carried out by The Kennel Club UK.

Six puppies have already been handed over to the DSPCA this January.

The DSPCA has said it is shocked and appalled by the horrific killing of a horse in Dublin today.

The DSPCA has said it is very worried for swans and other wildlife that have been affected by a diesel spill on the north side of Dublin.

Dublin dog owners will be able to avail of free micro-chipping thanks to the DSPCA.

Two men have been charged in relation to trafficking animals from puppy farms in Ireland.