Should farmers have the right to own a gun?
According to the Irish Examiner, 8 out of 10 farmers say they have the right to own a gun to protect themselves and their property.
Do you own a gun and have recent Garda station closures changed your tune?
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Or does this bring back memories of John Frog Ward who was shot dead in 2004 by Mayo farmer Padraig Nally who claimed he acted in self defence?
Are elderly people vulnerable in the countryside?
And are you surprised by these findings?
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