'We were expecting twins': Kerry farmer's delight as cow gives birth to rare triplets

Pat Talbot is the proud owner of three Belgian blue bull calves, born on his farm outside Killarney last month. The birth of the triplets had a one in 400,000 chance of occurring.

Pat Talbot looking after his triplet Belgium Blue bull calves born in Co Kerry last month. Picture: Dan Linehan

A Kerry dairy farmer has spoken of his delight after his cow gave birth to triplets in an extremely rare occurrence.

Pat Talbot is the proud owner of three Belgian blue bull calves. The birth of the triplets had a one in 400,000 chance of occurring.