DYLAN Hughes McGrath and Ugne Liukineviciute of Ballyjennings Stables in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, got a great surprise on March 30th when their thoroughbred mare Selina Kyle had twin foals by the Irish Draught stallion Black Hero (RID).

Thankfully, as it is a rare occurrence, both foals arrived healthy and happy at 11pm at Michael Flannerty’s racing yard, where the mare was sent for expert foaling. The colt arrived first and they were just celebrating the successful arrival when they noticed there was another one on the way, a filly this time.