Cork farmer charged with 24 charges of animal cruelty

A farmer was charged yesterday with 24 charges related to alleged animal cruelty at his farm two years ago.

Michael Holland, aged 52, of Courtbrack, Blarney, appeared before Judge Olann Kelleher at Cork District Court.

Defence solicitor David O’Meara said: “There are 20-odd summonses related to alleged abuse of animals.”