There are concerns around the well-being of the animal as at 6 weeks old, the foal is too young to be separated from it's mother.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination, and investigations are currently ongoing.

Yesterday the CSO released its annual crime figures which showed an increase of 12% in theft offenses.

Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of theft from motor vehicles that occurred yesterday in the Dromod area.

A woman in her 70's was injured during the incident.

Gardai marked cash to see if they would be taken and they allegedly were.

The vehicle was recovered in the early hours of this morning in Longford Town.

A number of high value items from the phone shop were taken in the course of the incident.