Hundreds of farmers are expected to drive through cities, towns and villages across the country this evening as protests continue across the continent.

40 rooms in the building are being redesigned to accommodate them.

It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.

Members of the IFA remain at the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians who are meeting there.

The incidents came in the aftermath of a protest of Carrick on Shannon Library over LGBTQ+ material available on site.

Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.

Gardaí were called to the scene and ordered those involved to leave the premises, which they did after a period of non cooperation.

The coursing season is due to start in a matter of weeks