Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10889Animal neglect (Animal Health and Welfare Act) · Co. Longford · 15 Jan 2025

Longford woman charged with animal neglect over rabbit

Caroline Geraghty, a woman, is alleged to have been neglectful or reckless regarding the welfare of a grey rabbit by failing to provide it with basic veterinary care at Apartment 36 in Longford on January 15, 2025. Garda Shaun Harrison charged her under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, and the case was reported on 21 February 2026 after she appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court. Her solicitor is Diarmuid Quinn, and legal aid was granted and assigned. The latest development is that she is due to appear again at Longford District Court on March 24, and the sergeant said he may need more time as there is more in the file.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
It is alleged she was neglectful or reckless regarding the welfare of a grey rabbit by failing to provide basic veterinary care.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Apartment 36, Harbour Point, in Longford.
When
The alleged offence took place on January 15, 2025.
Charges
Garda Shaun Harrison charged Caroline Geraghty under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.
Other details
The charge is animal neglect under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.
In court
  • She appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, and the case was reported on 21 February 2026.
  • Her solicitor is Diarmuid Quinn, and legal aid was granted and assigned.
  • The case was remanded to March 24 at Longford District Court.
Investigation
The sergeant said he may need more time as there is more in the file.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged she was neglectful or reckless regarding the welfare of a grey rabbit by failing to provide basic veterinary care. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Apartment 36 in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on January 15, 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe sergeant said he might need more time as there was more in the file. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged by Garda Shaun Harrison under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor for the accused was Diarmuid Quinn. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and assigned. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford woman appears in local court accused of neglect of rabbit

    First report of the case. It adds the charge under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, the alleged offence date and place, the solicitor, the legal aid grant and the remand to March 24 at Longford District Court.

    accused, Caroline Geraghty, female, named, irish (judged from name)Caroline Geraghty