Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11512Animal cruelty and neglect · Co. Cork

Cork farmer banned from owning animals for 15 years

Denis O'Regan, 49, of Coachford, Co Cork, was disqualified from owning animals for 15 years after pleading guilty to 30 animal cruelty and neglect charges at Macroom District Court. Judge Joanne Carroll also imposed fines of €3,000 and a three-month suspended prison sentence for cattle tagging offences.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Jan
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe defendant is from Dromaculling, Coachford, Co Cork. (rte.ie)
  • whenInspectors visited the farm again on 1 May 2024. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe judge accepted there was no wilful intent to neglect the animals. (rte.ie)
  • investigationDepartment of Agriculture veterinary inspectors found some 30 dead and decomposed carcasses on the farm during a visit in May 2024. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe department was alerted to animal welfare concerns in 2020 while the farm was in probate. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was directed to reduce his herd to 170 animals. (rte.ie)
  • investigationWhen inspectors returned in January 2025, they found he had not fully complied with their instructions. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to 30 animal cruelty and neglect charges. (rte.ie)
  • courtSentencing took place at Macroom District Court. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed fines totalling €3,000 and a three-month suspended prison sentence for cattle tagging offences. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from owning any animals, other than three small pets, for 15 years. (rte.ie)
  • otherA further 26 animals were missing from the farm. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe farm was overstocked, with up to 290 animals at one point. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Cork farmer banned from owning animals for 15 years

    No existing case matches. Reports sentencing of a Cork farmer after department inspections found dead and missing animals on his farm.

    convicted, Denis O'Regan, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Regan