A LIMERICK woman has been convicted of four counts of neglect and cruelty under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (AHWA) 2013, in relation to a chesnut gelding named Mac.

Fiona Hickey, with an address at Carrigoreilly, Caherconlish, Co Limerick, failed to appear at Clonmel District Court on Wednesday, January 15th before Judge Brian O’Shea to face the charges.