'It seems conveying an opinion...is considered abusive' - Protest reacts to greyhound board claim

The Irish Greyhound Board has ended its relationships with the Rose Of Tralee Festival after alleged threats against competitors.

'It seems conveying an opinion...is considered abusive' - Protest reacts to greyhound board claim
Fri, 19 Jul, 2019 - 20:31
Digital Desk staff

Update: The organisers of a protest against the Rose of Tralee Festival's association with greyhound racing have rejected claims that there were any threats within their campaign.

It comes as the Irish Greyhound Board ended its relationship with the festival, alleging threats against competitors.

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