Death of horse on northside of city described as sickening and horrendous
That's the response from the ISPCA following the death of a horse.
The horse was discovered by residents in Hawthorne Mews in Dublin Hill after it had collapsed from exhaustion after it was released from a sulky cart.
According to witnesses the drivers took the harness off the horse and left the scene leaving the horse to die.
The ISPCA are calling for stricter regulations on sulky racing to protect the welfare of the animals.
Gardai in Cork have launched an investigation into the horses death and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Speaking to RedFM News, Lisa O'Donovan of the ISPCA says the drivers of the sulky had disregard for the animal.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries