The death of a pet can often be harder on its owner than even the death of a relative. So Reiki for pets, home euthanasia services and even cat wakes have become popular, writes Caomhan Keane

THE prestigious Limerick Lady title was won last weekend by John McLoughlin, Falduff, Louisburgh, Co Mayo, with his home-bred qualifier at Westport Show, by Grosvenor Lad out of Falduff Lady.