Cork farmer admits three counts of animal neglect

The case was sent forward for sentencing at the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court starting on October 29

Sergeant Dave Delea said the Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case could be sent forward for trial by indictment or that a guilty plea could be entered in Cork District Court and the case could be sent forward for sentencing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 42-year-old farmer facing the prospect of trial by judge and jury on animal neglect charges signed pleas of guilty to three counts on Thursday.

Michael Kenneally of Richmond House, Dunkettle, County Cork, had sentencing in his case adjourned at Cork District Court until the forthcoming sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court.