Behind the mysterious online campaign that tried to make the landmark Diarmuid Rossa Phelan trial a cause celebre
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The article discusses the rising concerns among Irish farmers who feel they are becoming easy targets for crime, both petty and serious. It emphasizes the lack of adequate response from authorities, leaving these farmers feeling defenseless. The situation is exacerbated by the public discourse surrounding the Diarmuid Rossa Phelan murder trial, which has sparked significant debate about farmers' rights to protect themselves and their property amidst rising intimidation, suggesting a deeper crisis affecting rural communities.
The message resonated deeply within the farming community, shedding light on the increasing incidents of crime and neglect by authorities towards vulnerable farmers.
Farmers expressed feelings of desperation and helplessness, believing they had no choice but to resort to self-defence measures to safeguard their livelihoods.
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