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Brendan and Derek Allen are the inspiration behind Castlemine Free Range. They are the latest generation to be involved in the family farm in Four-Mile-House, Co Roscommon. The Allen brothers saw an opportunity to move away from the more intensive farming methods to more traditional, slow growing style of farming. Their farming philosophy is simply that slowly grown equals greater taste.

Galway Free Range Eggs has moved to reassure consumers of the quality of its product following the news that a businessman who runs an unrelated firm is facing fraud charges in the UK over the distribution of eggs falsely labelled as free range or organic.

A concert to raise funds for a Connemara dog shelter will see the likes of Sharon Shannon, No Banjo, The Brennan Sisters, Seamus Begley, and Donagh Hennessy performing in the Roisin Dubh on Monday June 29.

The opening of Briarhill Veterinary Clinic in Briarhill Business Park on Monday has been welcomed by the owners of small animals in Galway city and county and further afield. It is a veterinary practice dedicated to the welfare of dogs, cats, and other small animals, ideally located for easy access, opposite DID Electrical, and with ample parking space.

Mayo SPCA is appealing this week for a home for Cody, a young, fairly large male dog, who is neutered, healthy, and had his first vaccination. He has a lovely temperament, is house trained, very obedient for his age, and excellent on recall, walks well on a lead although needs reminding not to pull from time to time, loves other dogs and playing with them. Because of his size they are looking for a home with older children as he could easily knock toddlers off their feet when playing ball, etc. He would also be an ideal companion pet for anyone living alone.

An event that helps to raise awareness of animal welfare and the work of welfare groups in Ireland will run next week from Monday October 4.

Mayo SPCA is appealing for special homes for two rescued dogs, Tripod and Smartie, and to anyone who can offer a home to an indoor or outdoor cat.

Mayo SPCA are appealing this week for homes or owners to come forward for the following animals.

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called on pet owners to be particularly vigilant of their animals during the current cold snap to avoid cases of unnecessary suffering. The ISPCA has witnessed many cases of neglect and cruelty in recent weeks due to the adverse weather conditions and it is offering advice to people to ensure animals are not placed at risk.

Mayo SPCA urgently needs caring homes for dogs, mostly rescued over the holiday period. Details/photos of other animals in care can be seen on the website www.mayospca.com. Those shown here are just a small sample of those in need.