Pat Fouhy of Ballydaw, Castlelyons, Co. Cork was convicted of animal cruelty and of obstructing authorised officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 at a recent sitting of Fermoy District Court, Co. Cork.

Judge Colm Roberts fined Mr Fouhy a total of €3,000 and disqualified him from keeping dogs for five years.

At a previous contested hearing on 20th September 2024, during which the defendant represented himself, the court heard evidence from ISPCA Inspector Caroline Faherty as well as a private veterinary practitioner.