Stabbing accused arrives by horse

A cattle dealer accused of stabbing a garda attended court in Fermoy yesterday — on horseback.

Patrick Fouhy, of Ballydaw, Castlelyons, Co Cork, had been charged in March with assault causing harm to Garda Denis Ryan at Fermoy Mart, Corrin, on Mar 21 during a protest.

The 62-year-old arrived for his appearance yesterday before Fermoy District Court on a horse and wearing a brown cowboy hat. There were traffic delays as he made his way along the main street to the court.

Following a brief hearing, the case was adjourned to a date in June.

Mr Fouhy had previously appeared before Mallow District Court in connection with the alleged incident.