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Case No. 5343Suspected illegal cock-fighting (animal welfare) · Co. Monaghan · 27 Jul 2024

Gardaí investigate suspected illegal cock-fighting with 15 dead roosters found in Monaghan

Gardaí searched a private residence in the Emyvale area of Co Monaghan after receiving reports of a suspected illegal cock-fighting event. They found 15 dead roosters, and 70 more roosters were seized by Department of Agriculture personnel.

  1. Reported29 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA large number of people fled when gardaí arrived at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • what15 dead roosters were uncovered during the search. (irishtimes.com)
  • what70 live roosters were seized by the Department of Agriculture. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí seized evidence of suspected organised cock fighting. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe cock fighting event was taking place at a private residence in Emyvale, Co Monaghan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe event was suspected to be taking place at a private residence in the Emyvale area of Co Monaghan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of a cock fighting event at 11am on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí attended the scene on the Saturday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeGardaí were tipped off to a suspected illegal cock-fighting event. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained a warrant to search the property under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is being led by officers at Monaghan Garda station with the assistance of the Department of Agriculture. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Monaghan Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí saw several people flee the scene when they arrived shortly after 11am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained a warrant under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to search the residence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Department of Agriculture assisted Gardaí with the search. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationEvidence of suspected cock fighting was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is continuing at Monaghan Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • other15 dead roosters were found on the property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA further 70 roosters were seized by Department of Agriculture personnel. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai probe suspected illegal cock-fighting event, with 15 dead roosters found

    First report of the incident. It gives the location, the search warrant, the number of dead and seized roosters, and a Garda appeal for information.

  2. 29 Jul2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Gardaí dismantle illegal cock fighting ring in Co Monaghan

    Initial report of the incident; no arrests made, investigation ongoing, witness appeal issued.