Record Level Of Funding For Wicklow Animal Charities

Friday, 14 January 2022 14:45

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Arklow Cat Rescue, the Wicklow SPCA and the Irish Horse Welfare Trust will share in €208,500 for 2022.

The funding allocation from the Department of Agriculture represents a boost of 15.5% on last year and a 31% increase on funding levels in 2020.

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