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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4116Animal cruelty and neglect (Animal Welfare Act 2013) · Co. Cork · 1 May 2024

Cattle farmer Denis O'Regan banned from keeping animals for 15 years over 'appalling' neglect in Co. Cork

Denis O'Regan, 49, of Coachford, Co. Cork, was convicted at Macroom District Court of 30 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2013 after a Department of Agriculture inspection found the carcasses of 30 dead cows and calves on his 170-acre farm. He was banned from keeping livestock for 15 years, given a three-month suspended jail term, and ordered to pay more than €10,000 in fines and costs.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatCarcasses of approximately 30 dead cows and calves were found hidden under plastic at multiple locations on the farm (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSome living cows were so emaciated and weak they could not get up after calving and were left lying in dung (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe lived alone with his elderly mother on the farm until her death just over two weeks before the hearing (irishtimes.com)
  • whenA second veterinary inspection was carried out on 3 July 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Macroom District Court (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was banned from keeping livestock for 15 years (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe received a three-month suspended jail term (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was ordered to pay more than €10,000 in fines and costs (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Cattle farmer guilty of ‘appalling’ neglect is banned from keeping animals for 15 years

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Denis O'Regan for 30 animal welfare offences, including a 15-year livestock ban, suspended jail term and fines, following a Department of Agriculture inspection that found 30 dead animal carcasses and emaciated living cattle on his farm.

    convicted, 49, male, irish (judged from name)