Hill farmers warn of a difficult summer ahead if concerns over public access to lands are not addressed

Instances have been reported of verbal abuse towards farmers when walkers were challenged as a result of disobeying signs
Hill farmers warn of a difficult summer ahead if concerns over public access to lands are not addressed

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A difficult summer lies ahead if major concerns over public access to lands and hill walking are not addressed, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has warned.

INHFA National vice president Pheilim Molloy called for immediate engagement between State Bodies and farmers to address the issues and spoke of landowners being verbally abused after challenging walkers for disobeying signs.

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