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Farmers risking 'catastrophe if they defend themselves against poachers'

Summary by Extra.ie
Attempts by farmers and landowners to protect their property against criminal gangs of poachers could spark a ‘catastrophe’, rural activists have warned. It comes amid a reported rise in violent threats from criminals targeting isolated areas that do not have a significant policing presence. Fears of a backlash prompted promises of a Government clampdown on poachers this weekend. In several recent reported cases, poachers are using lurcher dogs …
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Extra.ie broke the news in on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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