Over €115,000 has been awarded to animal welfare charities in Donegal.
Animals in Need, Donegal Town has been allocated €55,200 while ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Letterkenny is to receive €32,400 and €27,850 has been set aside for Twin Towns Lost & Found Dogs, Killygordan.
Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding recognises what has been a challenging year for charities involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals.