THE ISPCA launched a social media campaign to celebrate World Animal Week (October 4th–10th) coinciding with the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals on World Animal Day, October 4th.
ISPCA Ambassador Rosanna Davison, Michele McGrath and Suzanne Jackson showed their support and are calling out to all animal lovers to get behind such a worthy cause and make a difference during World Animal Week. You can help in so many ways from volunteering to rehoming a rescued animal, by making a donation or simply giving your pet some extra attention.
ISPCA’s Carmel Murray said: “The ISPCA is asking all animal lovers to celebrate the wonderful role our pets play in our lives by posting a picture or video of themselves with their adorable pets to share online using #GiveThemAVoice. We want to hear how much your pets mean to you, or even what you think they would say if they could talk to you, so get involved and let us know @Ispca1 on Twitter, or @ispca_official on Instagram so we can see your amazing contributions.”
You can support the ISPCA during World Animal Week by texting ISPCA to 50300 to donate €4. ISPCA will receive a minimum of €3.25. Visit www.ispca.ie for more information.
Kilworth fun ride
THE Kilworth and Araglen Harriers funride is on tomorrow, Sunday, October 9th at 12.30pm and all welcome.
Culmullin Chase
ROLL up for the annual Culmullin Chase on Sunday, October 16th, which celebrates 20 years fundraising for Culmullin National School.
The high wall competition starts at 1.15pm while the main chase starts at 2pm. New this year is Pony Rides for younger riders.
Foxhounds fun ride
THE Galtee Foxhounds are hosting a fun ride on Sunday, October 16th next at 12.30pm, from Ballygiblin National School, near Mitchelstown, Co Cork. All jumps are optional and no under 10s are allowed due to insurance.
SJI amateurs
TONIGHT (Saturday) the SJI Amateur Awards night will be held in Snaffles Bar, Cavan EC, where the winners of the Leddy League, the Irish Farmers Journal Championship, the Dingos Championship, the Horseware Derby League and the Amateur Classic Championship will be honoured.