€86,500 awarded to Mayo animal welfare organisations

FUNDING of €86,500 has been awarded to three local animal welfare organisations in Co. Mayo, Deputy Michael Ring has confirmed.

The funding awarded is as follows:

Ainmhithe Animal Rescue, Ballina, €17,000

Mayo SPCA, Ballyhaunis, €17,500

North West SPCA, Ballina, €52,000

Commented Deputy Ring: “This funding will contribute to the protection of surrendered, abandoned and at-risk animals.

“Animal welfare organisations carry out tremendous work here in Mayo and I am delighted to see this work being recognised and funding being made available to help their excellent work to continue.

“The staff and volunteers do outstanding work and I would like to take this opportunity to recognise their contribution.”