Date set for extradition hearing of former Galway hurler

The High Court has set a date for the hearing of an extradition to the UK of a former Galway hurling star wanted on fraud charges.

The British authorities are seeking the surrender of All-Ireland winner and businessman Pearse Piggott regarding his is alleged involvement in a multi-million fraud where eggs from caged hens were passed off to UK consumers as being free range or organic.