Ireland Gardaí investigate theft of several animals in Galmoy, Co Kilkenny
Gardaí in north Kilkenny are investigating the theft of several animals from a premises in the Galmoy area, Co Kilkenny, reported on Tuesday 9 July 2024. A Facebook appeal by Sarah Kel says three mares were taken from the Galmoy Mines area between Monday afternoon, 8 July, and Tuesday morning, 9 July, and the sources differ on whether a fourth animal, a filly, was also taken. No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of 11 July 2024, a Garda spokesperson said investigations were ongoing, and a €2,000 reward is offered for the safe return of the three mares.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating the theft of several animals from a premises in the Galmoy area, Co Kilkenny.
- A Facebook appeal by Sarah Kel says three mares were stolen from the Galmoy Mines area.
- The sources differ on the count: one describes three mares and a filly, while the key facts describe a third stolen horse as a big, black, heavy filly of about four years old.
- Where
- The incident allegedly happened in the Galmoy area, and one source places the theft on the Johnstown to Rathdowney Road.
- When
- The theft was reported to Gardaí on Tuesday 9 July 2024.
- The animals were taken between Monday afternoon, 8 July, and Tuesday morning, 9 July, 2024.
- Investigation
- No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported.
- A Garda spokesperson said on 11 July 2024 that investigations are ongoing.
- Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the animals is asked to ring 086 809 0709.
- Other details
- A reward of €2,000 is offered for the safe return of the three mares.
- Kilkenny People first reported the case on 11 July 2024, with an image of the alleged animals shared on Facebook.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating the theft of several animals from a premises in the Galmoy area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThree mares were stolen from the Galmoy Mines area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatA third stolen horse is a big, black, heavy filly of about four years of age. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident allegedly happened in the Galmoy area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe theft was on the Johnstown to Rathdowney Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe theft was reported on Tuesday 9 July 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe mares were taken between Monday afternoon, 8 July, and Tuesday morning, 9 July. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information on the whereabouts of the animals is asked to ring 086 809 0709. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA reward of €2,000 is offered for the safe return of the three mares. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jul2024Gardaí investigating 'theft of several animals' from Kilkenny premises
Gardaí confirmed the theft of several animals from premises in Galmoy. The article adds details from a Facebook appeal describing three mares and a filly stolen between Monday 8 July and Tuesday 9 July, a €2,000 reward and a contact number.