May Day miracle foal becomes one of Ireland's smallest horses

Meet the May Day miracle foal who has defied the odds to become one of Ireland’s smallest horses.

Bealtaine, who stands just over 24 inches tall, was running around the fields at home on Parkdotia Ranch in Tallow, Co Waterford, yesterday just days after surviving a long and difficult birth.

His mother, Mollie, lost a twin during the marathon labour overnight on Saturday before Bealtaine finally arrived safe and sound just before lunchtime on Sunday May 1.