Welcome to Ireland, quite simply, a place to die for, especially if you are an animal!

Ireland is the jewel of Europe, with it's rolling hills, gently flowing streams, and forty shades of green, an absolute must for tourists.  Steeped in history, and rich in tradition, the international perception of Ireland has long been one of, warm welcomes and beautiful scenery.

There is another side to the emerald isle, the side the tourist industry and the government don't want you to see.  This is the underbelly of the Celtic Tiger, Ireland's invisible shame: our perception and treatment of animals.

In almost every corner of our fair isle you will find evidence of this indifference, nowhere is untouched by this epidemic.  Here are a few places to look out for in your travels.

Kildare

The green rolling plains of the Curragh extend for miles and is home to stud farms and racing stables. 

If you look closely along the ditches though, there are other sights to see; like these puppies, drowned and dumped in a ditch along with their siblings who were still alive. 

The irony is, the dead pups were in a biodegradable bag!

 The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them, that's the essence of inhumanity ~ George Bernard Shaw

Limerick
Limerick, you're a lady, or so the song goes. Standing on the majestic Shannon and boasting the Golden Vale and the Galtee Mountains as places to see, Limerick is a must for all travellers.  You don't have to look far to see some unforgettable sights. 

In a country with more money than we know what to do with, with more educated people than ever before, this is how our animals are treated.

I hold, that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to the protection by  man, from the cruelty of man ~ Mahatma Ghandi

Tipperary
It's a long way to Tipperary, the largest inland county in Ireland.  Tipp boasts the Rock of Cashel, once home to the Kings of Munster.  Holy Cross Abbey is a reminder of Tipperary's Monastic heritage, and was once a centre of prayer and learning.

Apart from the scenery, however, there are other sights awaiting visitors.


"Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace "~ Albert Schweitzer

Cork
Cork is the largest county in Irealnd and is considered by many Cork people as the 'real capital'!    Lots to see in this vibrant county, visitors may even get 'the gift of the gab' by kissing the Blarney stone.

Even on the banks of the lovely Lee, the Celtic Tiger reveals its' underbelly.  Sights like this abound in the countryside and many visitors have come across them from time to time.
 

"Cruelty to animals is one of the most significant vices of a low and ignoble people" ~ Alexander Von Humbolt


Dublin
Welcome to Dublin's fair city, the capital of  Ireland and the seat of the Irish government. Dublin is a city of contradictions. Our wealth and cosmopolitan appearance is a veneer, and you don't have to scratch the surface too deeply to reveal what lies beneath.  Even in our capital, you will find the hidden side of Ireland. 

The celtic Tiger may be roaring, but our animals are being ignored and their cries are falling on deaf ears.

"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" ~ Immanuel Kant


"The greatness of a nation and its' moral progress can be judged by the way its' animals are treated" ~ Mahatma Ghandi

Enjoy Your visit to our beautiful country!

In the midst of this despair there is a community of dedicated people who are trying to stem the tide of suffering.  They are working day in, day out, often at great personal and emotional cost to themselves.  The Irish people as a whole, are a kind and noble people, and when they are made aware of what is happening in this country, we believe there will be an outcry.  For the animal's sake, lets hope it is soon.