A REPORT issued recently by Environment Minister John Gormley revealed shocking news about the state of our wildlife and their habitats, with some species being described as being on the brink of extinction, while the status of others is “poor”, including Ireland’s hares and otters.

ACTOR Sean McGinley, who plays the part of a crooked bookie in the newly released Man About Dog has called on people to go and see the film to see what coursing is “really” like.