Edward McDonagh sues Galway council over horse slaughter

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Edward McDonagh sued Galway County Council in High Court judicial review proceedings reported on 9 April 2019, alleging the wrongful seizure and slaughter of his horse. The proceedings concerned the stallion Chief of Colours, seized in February 2018.

McDonagh sought declarations that the council acted unlawfully and breached fair-procedure rights, along with damages. The council denied the claims and said the horse was seized after being found on a public road, while Justice Garrett Simons reserved judgment after submissions.