A leading greyhound trainer has pleaded guilty to seven charges of possessing unauthorised animal "remedies", some of which could be used to enhance the performance of dogs.
Paul Hennessy from Rathvawn, Garryduff, Gowran, Co Kilkenny was fined €4,200 and ordered to pay €800 in expenses at Kilkenny District Court today for the possession of illegal substances.
The prosecution was brought by the Special Investigations Unit of the Department of Agriculture and Food following a visit by veterinary inspectors to Mr Hennessy's premises.
