Ban Hare Coursing Protest - Tues. 29th April 2025

We're at the Dept. of Agriculture lobbying TDs every Tuesday, come join us!

WHEN: 12:30pm - 2pm, Tues. 29th April 2025.

WHERE: Dept. of Agriculture, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

WHY: Hare coursing is a cruel bloodsport that involves releasing a defenceless hare into a large field before releasing greyhounds to chase after them. The hare will usually be given a 100 yard head start before the greyhounds are released. The dogs will usually catch up quickly, as they are bigger and faster. Unaware the dogs are muzzled, the hare is literally running for their life. However, even with a muzzle, the dogs can still severely injure or kill the hares by crushing them into the ground or pushing their delicate bodies into the air. If the hare reaches an 'escape' area without being caught by the dogs, unfortunately they still continue to be exploited by coursing club officials.