Two people appear in court charged with the theft of pygmy goat from Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm in Craigavon

A man and a woman have appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court charged with the theft of a pygmy goat from Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm.

The facts of the case were not opened in court. However it is understood the three-week-old pygmy goat, which was still being fed by its mother, was stolen from the animal farm last month and safely returned after two days.

Police in Armagh, Craigavon, and Banbridge reported on social media on June 17, that the young goat had been successfully returned to its mum.

Sally Ann Finnegan (28), whose address was given as Enniskeen, Craigavon, and Willy McDonagh (20), whose address was given as Molesworth Street in Cookstown, were charged with theft.

The three-week-old pygmy goat taken from Tannaghmore Animal Farm near Lurgan. Picture: released by PSNIplaceholder image
The three-week-old pygmy goat taken from Tannaghmore Animal Farm near Lurgan. Picture: released by PSNI
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A police officer said she believed she could connect the defendants to the charges before the court.

Following a request by the Public Prosecution Service, Deputy District Judge Joe Rice adjourned the case for four weeks until August 7, 2026.

Both of the defendants were released on bail.

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