Arson Attack

Nearly 20 pregnant broodmares escaped unharmed from what Gardai are treating as the second arson attack on Maurice Burns's Rathasker Stud in County Kildare within the past six months alone.  The potentially deadly fire broke out shortly after five o'clock last Friday evening with Burns sharing that the quick thinking of his neighbour, who spotted the blaze initially, followed by the help of his staff at Rathasker Stud is to thank for saving the lives of 18 mares and a teaser pony at the stud.  [caption id="attachment_457190" align="alignnone" width="1155"] The...