It had fallen into a ten-foot deep drain filled with water.
Emergency services in the midlands have rescued a horse following a three-hour long operation last night.
The horse had fallen into a ten-foot deep drain filled with water in Longford.
The Hungry Horse Foundation aided the rescue and says the horse is recovering this morning.
Michael Bohan from the charity is thanking Gardaí and Longford Fire Service for their efforts to save the animal:
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