Activists threaten to firebomb hare coursing events

MEMBERS of a militant animal rights organisation are reported to be planning a series of firebomb attacks on hare coursing events and those who support the sport here.

The Animal Liberation Front, a direct action group that has carried out attacks in Britain and the US, said it has acquired incendiary devices and intends to use them against targets in Ireland.

It is claimed Limerick property owned by JP McManus, the racing tycoon, may be among the targets because he sponsors hare coursing events.