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A Fine Gael councillor has expressed concern that criminal gangs are posing as hare hunters and targeting rural households throughout County Roscommon. Cllr Liam Callaghan says there is growing unease in rural areas due to alleged trespassing by individuals with hounds on private farmland without landowners’ consent. According to Cllr Callaghan, groups of men – typically numbering three or four – have been observed entering farmland with packs of hounds, either hunting or exercising dogs, and often becoming “very confrontational” when challenged by property owners. He further claimed the activity has sparked serious concerns among sheep farmers, particularly during lambing season in spring.
Cllr Callaghan said the issue has been raised at Community Alert meetings, where Gardaí reportedly advised residents not to confront the individuals but instead “try and get the number (plate) of the cars they are travelling in and ring the Gardaí.” The councillor expressed worry about possible links between such incidents and wider rural criminal activity, suggesting that those involved may have “no connection to the area” and could be operating under false pretences. He said: “Whatever rights there are to hunt lands, which is none in my opinion, groups like these should contact the local Gardaí in advance... and the Gardaí can in turn seek the permission or approval from the landowner.” Cllr Callaghan also warned
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