Demonstrators condemn 'outdated' hunt practice

Anti-hunt demonstrators have condemned today's annual St Stephen's Day Hunt as a cruel and outdated practice.

Badgerwatch Ireland has planned a peaceful protest to coincide with the hunt at Tramore in Waterford.

National co-ordinator Bernie Barrett said the hunt amounts to cruelty to animals and said they wanted to raise public awareness about what happens at hunts.

A similar protest is due to take place at the hunt in Meath.