A trial is set to be held in Roscommon Circuit Court in October for a man accused of animal cruelty.
The Department of Agriculture alleges up to 500 calves died on an Elphin farm between 2023 and 2025.
Sean Coughlan, of Cum, Lahardane, Ballina, Co Mayo, is charged with 40 counts of animal cruelty and alleged related offences at his dairy farm in Laragan, Elphin.
A further 38 charges relate to his company, Coughlan Farming Limited.
Mr Coughlan has pleaded not guilty.
The matter came before Roscommon Circuit Court this morning, where it was heard Mr Coughlan has now got legal representation, having previously represented himself.
Judge Kenneth Connolly said he was 'delighted' with this.
Barrister Fergal McMorrow, for Mr Coughlan, said he’d just received the book of evidence this morning.
Judge Connolly said the trial would be held in October.
He adjourned the matter until June 19 for mention and remanded Mr Coughlan on bail, noting he recently got bail in the High Court.
