William and Eleanor Sheehy received five-month suspended jail sentences and €6,000 fines each after pleading guilty to multiple animal welfare violations in West Cork. A court heard that the couple, licensed to breed dogs, kept 50 dogs and over 20 puppies in distressing conditions, prompting intervention from the ISPCA. Findings included filthy living environments, malnourished animals, and health issues such as conjunctivitis. The Sheehys were ordered to pay over €12,800 for rehabilitation and will face a lifetime ban on dog ownership, highlighting the court’s stern stance on animal neglect.