Laois County Council seized horses in Portlaoise
Published 26th Jan 2024, 19:33 GMT
The five horse were seized in Knockmay
Laois County Council has issued a notice in relation to five horses that were impounded in Portlaoise.
The horses were removed from Knockmay Field and impounded by Laois County Council under the the Control of Horses Act, 1996 on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
The horses are described as a black male, chestnut male and three bay females. The council said that all horses in Ireland are required to have a passport.
“Under Laois County Council’s Control of Horses Bye-Laws, animals will be rehomed/disposed of if they remain unclaimed after a period of five working days. The animals listed above must be claimed by 5.00 pm on Friday, 2nd February, 2024,” the council warned.