Rural Life
Gardaí have launched an investigation after four men with dogs were found allegedly hunting hares on lands in north Kerry over the weekend.
The ISPCA have detailed the number of hares that were captured from the wild and subjected to being coursed during the 23/24 season.
A wife “absolutely scalded” her husband for engaging in illegal Irish hare hunting in Doolin, Co Clare, a court has heard.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said the department is "aware" cruelty to hares took place last month.
