Thanks to all who have signed and shared the petition to Pope Francis on blood sports. It has now passed the 3000 mark.

I have yet to receive a formal reply to a letter I sent to the pope on this subject. If and when it arrives I will post it here as an update.

The involvement of Catholic Clergy in Ireland in hare coursing is another concern.

Priests not only attend these cruel animal baiting events (see video of the "sport" for info but be warned...it's graphic) they have formally BLESSED them with holy water.