Land and horse owners told they face prosecution in crackdown

Gardaí have warned horse owners and landowners they could face prosecution as part of a crackdown on Cork’s horse population.

The warning came after 25 horses were impounded during a major operation on the city’s northside yesterday, amid concerns about grazing conditions and lack of fodder.

The authorities moved in as a follow-up to a tagging operation on animals owned by people living in the Nash’s Boreen and Hollyhill areas of the city last week. Some 13 animals, most of which are owned by members of the Traveller community, were impounded last week.