Hundreds attend local public meeting, as Bord Bia controversy rages on

Hundreds descended on Claremorris last night to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Bord Bia.

The meeting, which took place at the MacWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, was organised by the IFA.

Members of the association have protested outside Bord Bia's headquarters since late January.

They're calling on chairperson Larry Murrin to resign or be removed from his position after he confirmed that his company Dawn Farm Foods sourced some Brazilian beef to fulfil contracts.

Connacht IFA chairperson Brendan Golden their position is there for all to see:

Brendan is optimistic that Thursday's meeting sends the right message: