Gardai are investigating a sulky racing incident that allegedly took place on a Kerry road earlier this week.
Social media footage has emerged of a number of horses being raced at high speeds along the N22 in Glenflesk, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Gardai believe the allege incident happened at around 7am and want anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in contact.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to alleged sulky racing on the N22 at Glenflesk, Killarney, Co. Kerry at 7am on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
"Killarney Gardaí received reports of possible racing taking place and related instances of dangerous driving and attended the scene. Gardaí did not witness any illegal racing, however they seized a horse under the Control of Horses Act and a van and horsebox for having no tax.
"No arrests have been made and the investigations is ongoing.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Glenflesk area, particularly road users with video footage, between 6am and 7.30am to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160."
Speaking at Killarney Garda Station, Superintendent Flor Murphy said: "I would appeal to horse owners and individuals who are in control of horses to abide by their responsibilities under the legislation.
"Gardaí will be particularly vigilant in relation to horses not being kept under proper control or where horses are creating a nuisance. Anyone who is found to be involved in illegal sulky racing or not taking responsibility for their horses will be dealt with under the relevant legislation."
