TV show farmer faces rustling charges

TG4 bosses have been left red-faced after it emerged a farmer facing a cattle rustling charge has been chosen to vie for the title of Ireland’s top farmer in a new reality TV series aired for the first time last night.

The court service has confirmed Liam Cunningham, Churchtown, Ardagh Road, Newcastle West, one of the two Limerick finalists in Feirm Factor, faces a charge of stealing four cattle at Killaline, Newcastle West, on August 19, 2007.

The case will be heard at Newcastle West District Court on March 19.