A farmer in Co Cork has said the auction of his herd of cattle yesterday was like seeing "your life burnt in front of you" and fears his son will move to New Zealand instead of staying at the farm.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

A farmer broke down as he tried to explain the emotional effects of seeing his 1,000 cattle sold off.

An injunction has been granted by the High Court preventing anyone from interfering with the auction of 1,000 cattle belonging to Cork dairy farmers who were winners of RTÉ’s Ireland’s Fittest Family programme.

A couple are facing a demand for summary judgment for around €2.4m arising out of loan facilities secured on part of their dairy farm.

The Dalata Hotel Group — which owns the Maldron chain of hotels — has said it will not acquire any share of the Clyde Court and Ballsbridge Hotels in Dublin City.