Gathering removes hunting from events website
21 February 2013

A big thank you to The Gathering for responding positively to an ICABS appeal and removing hunting from its website. One of the deleted listings was for a fair which promotes itself as being "supported by all the main hunting organisations" and includes a digging contest, "rabbits, lurchers and long nets" and hunt horse and hound displays.

A spokesperson for The Gathering told ICABS that "like Failte Ireland, we do not support blood sport and will not advertise any Gathering that promotes it."

ICABS greatly welcomes this positive response. In a year when Ireland is portraying its many positives, it is appropriate to exclude bloodsport-related events. Internationally condemned hunting and hare coursing bring shame on the nation.

We are encouraging all compassionate Irish citizens, at home and abroad, to join the campaign to rid Ireland of animal cruelty and help secure a ban on hunting and coursing.

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Thank the Gathering for keeping hunting off its website. Send a message from www.thegatheringireland.com

Browse through upcoming Gathering events www.thegatheringireland.com/Attend-A-Gathering.aspx

Get active in 2013 for the campaign against blood sports. Join our mailing list to receive all the latest news and action alerts - Email "Subscribe" to info@banbloodsports.com

If you are a landowner, make your property a haven for wildlife by denying access to all hunts. Visit our Farmers/Landowners Page for more information.

Set up an animal group in your area to highlight the beauty of wildlife and the urgent need for it to be protected.

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