Dismembered sheep carcasses dumped at Emlagh Bog

The grisly discovery of dismembered sheep carcasses on a north Meath bog this week, was the second incident of its kind in six months.

Cllr Paul McCabe has urged vigilance after a number of carcasses were discovered dumped on Emlagh Bog near Carlanstown.

"For the umpteenth time discarded sheep carcasses have been dumped on Emlagh Bog, this time packed in black refuge sacks.

"This most recent discovery follows on from previous similar events. Some months ago a local lady made the grisly discovery of two mutilated pigs. Previous to that, more dismembered sheep carcasses were dumped, and last year the remains of a deer was discovered.

"There are no explanations for these incidents. We are all puzzled.

"The matter is currently being investigated by the Environment Department of Meath County Council, please get in touch if you have any information which will be treated with confidentiality" commented Cllr. McCabe.