Pig’s head was sent in post to garda

A 45-year-old Dublin man has appeared in court in connection with sending a pig’s head in the post to the home of a garda.

Brendan Mahoney, of 74 Cabra Park, Dublin, is accused of posting a packet containing a menacing article — a pig’s head — on Jan 26 last.

The charge was brought under new legislation — section 55 of the Communities Regulations (Postal Services) Act 2011 — at Kilrush District Court.