The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, today announced funding of €6 million to 101 animal welfare charities nationwide under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme.
In recognition that 2024 has again been a very challenging year for charities involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals, the highest ever allocation have been maintained.
Minister McConalogue said
“Animals are much-loved companions for so many of us in Ireland, the welfare of animals is a priority for me and for my Department. In this regard, I am delighted to announce today that I am maintaining the highest ever level of funding by my Department to animal welfare charities. These grants will support the organisations in the vital work they do across the country, protecting, rescuing and taking care of animals, and providing education and guidance so as to prevent welfare problems from arising in the future. The awards this year continue to focus on rewarding those organisations that have been successful in rehoming, providing educational initiatives, and promoting awareness of responsible pet ownership during 2024. I recognise that again this year, animal welfare charities have had additional pressures to deal with, and I would like to thank their staff and volunteer for their dedication.”
Highlighting the important work done by animal welfare charities in Ireland, the Minister said
“I’d like to acknowledge the important work carried out, often in very challenging circumstances, by animal welfare organisations and their dedicated volunteers and staff across Ireland. Animal welfare charities play a crucial role in helping animals in need, educating people, and raising public awareness and improving animal welfare. Responsible pet ownership campaigns can help to reduce the number of dogs abandoned or surrendered, and therefore can reduce the pressure on dog shelters and charities. For this reason, the Programme for Government included a commitment to promote responsible pet ownership.”
In advance of the Christmas season, the Minister reminded the public that pet ownership is a long-time commitment with financial and lifestyle commitments that need to be considered.
Awards are subject to approval and details of the awards are available to view below or to download click here.
1 A Dog’s Life, c/o Martina Roche, Parkstown Lower, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny €18,500
2 Ainmhithe Animal Rescue, Rathrea, Kincon, Ballina, Co. Mayo €36,050
3 Animal Haven Ireland, Feevaghmore, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Roscommon €4,000
4 Animal Help Net Kerry, Beechlawn, The Kerries, Co. Kerry €28,500
5 Ash Animal Rescue, Rathdangan, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow €64,250
6 Animal Trust Fund, Abhaile, 15 Cherrywood grove, Clondalkin, D22AV29 €15,200
7 Animals in Need, 16 Clareden Drive, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94RT1W €55,200
8 Arklow Cat Rescue, 14 Rory O Connor Place, Arklow, Co. Wicklow , Y14PW60 €5,875
9 Back into Daylight Animal Sanctuary, Mooretown, Hayes, Navan, Co. Meath, C15KV24 €4,000
10 Burren Animal Rescue, Tubber, Co. Clare €40,950
11 Cappanagarrane Horse Rescue, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary €22,350
12 Cats Aid, C/O Broadford rise Ballinteer, D.16 €21,625
13 Cavan SPCA Ltd, Drumaharrid, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan €46,075
14 Chippers Sanctuary, 2 the Avenue, Clonattin Village, Gorey, Co. Wexford €6,175
15 Clare Animal Welfare, Co. Clare €16,175
16 Clondalkin Animal Aid, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin. €14,050
17 Community Cats Network, Glanavaud, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork €24,200
18 Cork Animal Care Society, Clashbredane, Kilmichael, Co. Cork €13,500
19 Cork Cat Action Trust, Blackrock, Cork €26,625
20 Cork DAWG, Healy’s bridge, Co. Cork €69,975
21 Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Link Road, Mahon, Co Cork €156,950
22 DEEL Animal Rescue, Co. Limerick €15,600
23
Dog Angels, Priory House, 19 Priory Office Park, Stillorgan rd, Blackrock, Dublin,
A94H7A4 €4,000
24 Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Meakstown, Dublin 11 €25,000
25 Dogs In Distress Ltd., Dublin. €39,325
26 Drogheda Animal Rescue, Drogheda, Co. Louth. €51,563
27 Dublin SPCA, Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin €931,750
28 Dundalk Dog Rescue, Whiterath, Dromiskin, Co. Louth €29,950
29 Fairyglen Animal Sanctuary, Greaghnafarna Mor, Arigna, Co. Roscommon €19,750
30 Fellenberg Foundation Ltd., Flesk, Woodford, Co. Galway €15,475
31 Fingal SCPA, The Burrow. Burren Dell, Portrane, Co. Dublin €16,200
32 Forgotten Horses Ireland, Co. Galway €20,775
33 Galway and Claddagh Swan Rescue, Lough Rusheen Park, Barna, Co. Galway €14,800
34 Galway Cat Rescue, Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Co. Galway €16,800
35 Galway SPCA, Heathlawn, Kilmore, Co. Galway €96,750
36 Great Hounds in Need, Kilcash, Co. Tipperary €9,000
37 HART, 26 Highfield Drive, Buttevant, Co. Cork €14,175
38 Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds, Cloghereen, Killarney, Co. Kerry €16,275
39 Hungry Horse Outside, Currygranny, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford €140,250
40 Irish Horse Rehoming Programme, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow €23,550
41 Irish Horse Welfare Trust, Ballinamona, Woodenbridge, Arklow, Co. Wicklow €136,900
42 Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush, Co. Clare €6,800
43 ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Barrack, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal €32,400
44 ISPCA National Equine Centre, Dromsligo, Mallow, Co Cork €65,175
45 ISPCA National Animal Centre, Derryglogher, Keenagh, Co Longford €931,750
46 ISPCA Waterford, 71/72 Summerland Square, Upper Yellow Road, Waterford €54,400
47 ISPCA Wicklow, Ballygannon Mor, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow €123,750
48 Joans ARC, Altshallan, Glangegevlin, Co. Cavan, N41E228 €5,000
49 Kerry SPCA, Rackett Lane, Tralee, Co. Kerry €20,188
50 Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA, Oldtown, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare €62,025
51 Kilkenny S.P.C.A, 10 Ormonde St, Kilkenny City €24,650
52 Kitten Cottage Animal Sanctuary, Lurganboy, Virginia, Co. Cavan €13,900
53 Kenmare Locality Animal Welfare Society, Killagurteen, Waterville, Co. Kerry €14,600
54 Laois SPCA Ltd, Pump Cottage, Baltreacy, Donadea, Co. Kildare €41,250
55 Last Hope Animal Charity, Navan, Co. Meath €15,600
56 Leinster Horse and Pony Rescue, Kiltoome, Navan Road, Trim, Co. Meath €18,150
57 Leitrim Animal Welfare Cenre Ltd, Barraghmore, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim €39,400
58 Limerick Animal Welfare, Moorestown, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick €111,600
59 Limerick Feral Cats, Bally Brown, Clarina, Co. Limerick €21,800
60 Longford S.P.C.A, 2 Market Square, Co. Longford €7,000
61 Louth SPCA, Walterstown, Dromiskin, Co. Louth €50,350
62 MADRA, Cinn Mhara, Cannus, Co. Galway €35,406
63 Mayo SPCA, Patterns Park, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo €36,375
64 Meath SPCA Leafin, Nobber, Co.Meath €4,150
65 Milos Mission Rescue, Kilmacurragh, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow €10,000
66 Mo Chara Animal Rescue, Ballygermmane Thurles, Co. Tipperary €34,500
67 Mollies Animal Rescue, Newtown, Common, Duleek, Co.Meath €14,125
68
Munster Lost and Found Pet helpline CLG,Seandun,Ballienebearna,Ballinhassing,
Co.Cork €27,200
69 My Lovely Horse, Moyvalley, Co. Kildare €54,063
70 New Ross SPCA, Ballyclemock, Foulksmills, Co Wexford €10,000
71 North Co.Dublin SPCA, 124a Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9 €50,000
72 North Dublin Cat Rescue, Ballyowen, Lucan, Co. Dublin €4,000
73 North West SPCA Ltd, Ballina, Co. Mayo €55,800
74 North Wexford, NWSPCA Charity Shop, 13 Rafter St, Gorey, Co. Wexford €49,500
75 Offaly SPCA, Market Place, Off Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly €42,425
76 Paulines Rescue, Laraugh, Milford, Charleville, Co Cork €46,050
77 PAWS, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary €76,475
78 Pro Animale Ireland, Avalon Greyhound Sanctuary, Woodford, Loughrea, Co. Galway €31,125
79 Rehoming Cork Pets, Carrigadrohid, Co. Cork €13,050
80 Renvyle Cat ad Dog Rescue, Rusheenduff, Renvyle, Co. Galway €18,250
81 Roscommon SPCA, Castlerea, Co Roscommon €48,875
82 Roscrea SPCA, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary €37,650
83 Royal Dog Rescue c/o Patricia Brady, Teach Dearg, Drumole, Cootehill, Co. Cavan €12,025
84 RAWR (Rural Animal Welfare Resources), Kealanine, Bantry, Co. Cork €4,000
85 Sathya Sai Sanctuary Trust, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo, €43,000
86 Seal Rescue Ireland, Courtown, Co. Wexford €33,906
87 Second Chance Animal Rescue, 20 Skycourt, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare €31,475
88
St Francis Dispensary for Sick and Injured Animals, 101 Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore,
Dublin 8 €37,844
89 Star Rescue CLG 21, Co. Limerick €28,450
90 Ten Lives Cat Rescue CLG, Mounthoward Upper, Monamolin, Gorey, Co. Wexford €6,000
91
The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland, Carmichael Centre, Brunswick St N,
Dublin 7 €72,875
92 The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork €300,000
93 The Haven Rescue, Templemore, Co. Tipperary €19,050
94 The Irish Blue Cross,15A Goldenbridge Ind. Est. Tyrconnell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8 €480,313
95 TNR South Roscommon, Cloondray, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon €12,600
96 TNR West Dublin, 9 Shanecastle Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare €12,600
97 Twin Towns Lost & Found Dogs, Cooladawson, Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal €27,850
98 Waterford Animal Welfare, 114A, The Quay, Co. Waterford €37,550
99 West Cork Animal Welfare Group, Castlefreke, Clonakilty, Co. Cork €40,725
100 Wexford SPCA, Office & Business Unit, Whitemill Industrial Estate, Co.Wexford €98,375
101 Wildlife Rescue Cork, Whitechurch, Co. Cork €8,000
Total €5,993,558
