GRAPHIC IMAGE: Appeal for information after horse is dumped in Carlow river

Carlow County Council have appealed for information as they go about removing the horse (pictured above) from the weir on the Burrin Road in Carlow Town.

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Specialist contractors are needed as the area is flooded and a specialist animal disposal unit is required.

It's understood the removal of the animal will be at a significant cost.

Anyone with any information is asked to email [email protected] and all information will be treated with the strictest of confidence.