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The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as we head into the weekend (and a massive storm, unfortunately).
Hay drive begins to help save "deluge" of dumped horses
The ISPCA is urgently asking Irish people to donate money to buy hay and feed a neglected horse.
Horses rescued after spending days stuck in bog water
Distressing images. A team of local volunteers rescued the two horses, and another two are being moved to safety.
Here are some lovely Christmas memories as shared by you!
From heartwarming Santa sightings to farting at mass…
The foal left behind after his mother was beaten to death has a new home
There is a happy ending for this poor little guy.
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s been talking about the resignation of the CRC boss, the major jobs announcement in Limerick and tomorrow’s service for ‘Madiba’…
Horse euthanised after being found with two broken legs in Wicklow estate
A vet had to be called to the scene to put the animal down.
Horse dies after being doused with petrol and set alight
Gardaí are investigating the slaughter of the abandoned horse which happened in the Fettercairn area of Tallaght.
WATCH: Horse nibbles cameraman's ear, is clearly taking the mick
He’s clearly the messer of the stable.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Everyone’s talking about the Irish people in Cairo, Michael Dwyer, and Scotland Yard looking at the death of Princess Diana (again).
Boy (7) dies after falling from horse in Cork
The boy was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital after he fell off the horse this afternoon.
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s talking about the Royal baby, a judgment against a government minister and tragedy on the roads and in the water.
Woman ejected from McDonalds after her horse soils floor
The horse “ended up doing his business on the floor”, UK police said.
Sligo man charged with keeping a pony tied up for so long the rope tore her face
William ‘Jack’ Conway admitted to the offence at Sligo District Court and has until September to pay a fine or face prison.
It's Your Horse Jumping Over a Giant Swan Picture of the Day
Because we didn’t expect to see this happen either.
Graphic images show horse's mauled body in North Dublin
Two horses were killed in two separate incidents in the Darndale area of Dublin yesterday.
Equine database set up following horsemeat scandal
Minister Simon Coveney also wants tighter controls on the movement of horses.
These animals are in the throes of an identity crisis, ok?
They’re a little sensitive.
So it turns out the Newcastle fan who punched a horse is an animal lover
The unemployed factory worker has apologised for his actions at the weekend.
Rescue group save pregnant mare stuck in marsh
The horse, who was in foal, had been stuck in the marsh for three hours before being saved by the Boyne Fisherman’s Rescue and Recovery Service.
European Commission expected to publish horsemeat test results today
The results were to be submitted to the commission by yesterday, 15 April, and are expected to be published today.
Irish firm among hundreds hit by new horsemeat scandal in the Netherlands
Earlier the Netherlands’ food safety agency said that a Dutch supplier may have distributed as much as 50,000 tonnes of contaminated beef to companies across Europe.
Horsemeat scandal: Dept refuses to release over 200 pages of emails with FSAI
The Department of Agriculture refused to release over a hundred pages of emails between it and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland following a Freedom of Information request.
Birds Eye says products containing horse DNA came from Ireland
The company says it has carried out an investigation into all its beef products after some had to be withdrawn in February after horse DNA tests proved positive.
First 'new-look' regulated Smithfield Horse Fair on Sunday
Dublin City Council said it believes the new bye-laws will improve the welfare of horses attending the fair and the experience of the public at the event.
Traces of horsemeat DNA found in Polish beef
DNA was found in three samples out of 121 tested, the country’s deputy national veterinarian said.
Horsemeat: Focus on Naas company over imported Polish meat
Minister Simon Coveney said that his department intends to introduce DNA testing from now on as a part of routine food testing in Ireland.
Coveney to chair 'informal' EU ministerial talks on meat mislabelling
EU member states will discuss the issue at a meeting chaired by Ireland’s Agriculture Minister.
Irish processed meat product manufacturers asked to carry out DNA testing
The Minister also announced that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the UK’s Food Standards Agency will work closely together on the horsemeat issue.
Up to 60% horse DNA found in Tesco spaghetti bolognese
The supermarket retailer has apologised for letting its customers down, saying that a DNA testing programme is now underway.
Rangeland Food recommences production, says it was "victim of fraud"
The plant in Monaghan had halted production after tests into a consignment of Polish beef found positive traces of horse DNA.
Meet Hope, the baby Clydesdale from the Super Bowl ads
Set your squee controls to STUN.
As horse meat scandal widens, Supermac's says its burgers are 100% Irish
Supermacs has officially commented on the issue, after it emerged that Rangeland Foods supplies it with beef.
Polish authorities find 'no evidence' of horse DNA at supplier
Poland’s veterinary authority says it can’t find any sign of horse meat in five out of six suppliers tested so far.
ABP: "We have let our customers down and we apologise"
The food company said it understood Tesco’s decision to stop sourcing meat from Silvercrest Foods.