Two Limerick charities yesterday hailed a Dublin woman whose will means they will share €500,000 for their work in animal welfare.

A “royal” mix-up has led to a €500,000 windfall for two Limerick animal welfare organisations.

Limerick City Council has been accused of “squandering” State funds by spending up to €1,000 a day on seizing stray horses illegally kept in the city.