Proprietors of leading nursery facing charges over illegal substances

Five people facing charges in relation to the case

David O'Callaghan of Yeomanstown StudCredit: Caroline Norris

Gay and Annette O'Callaghan and their son David, proprietors of Yeomanstown Stud, face prosecution after illegal equine remedies were allegedly found on their premises by the Department of Agriculture.

One of Ireland's leading breeders and sales consignors, Yeomanstown Stud, which is based in Naas, County Kildare, has had notable success recently with its marquee stallion Dark Angel.

Gay O'Callaghan, who was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Awards in January, his wife and son are among five people facing charges in relation to the case, which has been adjourned until December, according to a report in Tuesday's Irish Times.

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Richard ForristalIreland editor

Published on 7 September 2016inInternational

Last updated 17:53, 7 September 2016

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