Prisoners being trained to care for horses under new rehab scheme

The 12-week course has been hailed as 'innovative, forward-thinking, and progressive' by Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins 

Prisoners are being trained in how to care for horses in a new rehabilitation facility aimed at providing them with work opportunities after release.

The development of the equine centre on the grounds of Castlerea Prison is the result of an innovative partnership project between the horse racing industry and the Irish Prison Service.