‘Horse nappies’ to be introduced on Aran Islands

First it was Killarney — now horse nappies are about to be introduced to the Aran Islands as the local council seeks to get jarvies to clean up their act.

The nappies, or dung catchers, are among a series of proposals being prepared by Galway County Council for operators of all horse-drawn carriages using the public roads.

While the new regulations will apply countywide when passed, they are being specifically targeted at the Aran Islands off the west coast where more than 20 jarvies operate pony and trap carriages to show tourists the unspoilt countryside.