'Compelling evidence' of neglect at Cork puppy farm left judge to uphold closure order

Anne Broderick gave tearful evidence in Mallow District Court, saying that she ‘loved her dogs and her dogs loved her’ 

Anne Broderick is driven out of the courthouse by solicitor David O'Meara in Mallow, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

“Compelling evidence” of neglect at a puppy farm led a judge to uphold an order to close the business made by Cork County Council.

Anne Broderick, whose late father, a successful farmer, bred Cheltenham winning racehorse Paddy De Plasterer, gave tearful evidence in Mallow District Court, saying that she ‘loved her dogs and her dogs loved her.’