Watch: The day the goats broke loose and caused havoc in Cork City

The young animals were captured on Wellington Road by Cork City Council dog wardens.

Four of the five goats that have been running amok on the northside of Cork City have been rounded up and penned in. Picture: Larry Cummins

There was a Night the Goat Broke Loose on the Grand Parade, but this morning a small herd of them escaped and caused havoc on the northside of Cork City.

Five young goats were spotted early as they made their way down the Middle Glanmire Road after leaving their home, believe to be in the Spring Lane area of Blackpool.

They were spotted by a number of people who post pictures and videos of the herd on social media as they made their way in towards the city.

At one point they walked past the Montenotte Hotel where they were captured on camera walking along a wall.

All of "St Lukes" enjoyed some light entertainment this morning as this 4 came knocking, they were looking for a room at the inn, but we had to decline "fully booked"
maybe next time kids......... pic.twitter.com/qoF8tDk2tG

— The Montenotte (@MontenotteH) August 19, 2021

Eventually, the five goats made their way to St Luke's, crossing the road before the group split.

Four made their way down Wellington Road where they were eventually rounded up and captured into a makeshift pen by the Cork City Council dog wardens.

The fifth goat made its way down Summerhill towards the Leisureplex complex on McCurtain Street where it was seen crossing the road before heading back up towards St Luke's.

At least five or six of them were spotted earlier after getting loose outside the Montenotte Hotel on the Middle Glanmire Road. Picture: @_cinnamomroll/Twitter

It is believed to have since returned home to Spring Lane.

Cork Safety Alerts alerted motorists to take caution in the area this morning for fear the goats would run into traffic.

Goats taking a stroll along St. Lukes this morning! Well done to caller Amy for looking after them! 🐐 #NPRedFM pic.twitter.com/Y9Efl2aX1m

— Neil Prendeville (@NeilRedFM) August 19, 2021