Cork farmer banned from keeping animals for 20 years after pleading guilty to charges of neglect

Accused had mental health difficulties, stress and social isolation, court heard

Accused signed pleas of guilty to three charges contrary to sections of the Animal Health and Welfare Act. Picture: Dan Linehan

A three-year suspended sentence and a 20-year ban from having animals was imposed on a 42-year-old farmer, who pleaded guilty to charges of neglecting animals on his farm in Dunkettle, Co Cork.

Michael Kenneally, of Richmond House, Dunkettle, Co Cork, appeared at Cork Circuit Criminal Court where Judge Sinead Behan imposed that sentence and disqualification.