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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3423Animal welfare (illegal cockfighting) · Co. Tipperary · 30 Mar 2026

Gardaí raid suspected cockfighting site in Tipperary, seizing cages and steroids

Gardaí conducted a multi-agency operation on 30 March 2026 at a premises in Tipperary Town where illegal cockfighting events allegedly took place, seizing bird cages, controlled medication, steroids, antibiotics and imported illegal substances. No animals were recovered and no arrests were made.

  1. Reported31 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized items linked to illegal cock fighting events including steroids and illegal substances. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA large number of bird cages were recovered at the residence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA vast array of controlled medication, steroids, antibiotics and imported illegal substances were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo animals were recovered at the premises. (irishmirror.ie)
  • what15 dead roosters were discovered on the Monaghan property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA further 70 roosters were seized by Department of Agriculture personnel at the Monaghan property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on Monday, 30 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was a multi-agency operation in conjunction with several other agencies. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAll seized items will be subject to further forensic and technical analysis. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made at this time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing and Gardaí continue to liaise with the Department of Agriculture. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe operation was conducted in conjunction with Tipperary County Council, NSPCA, National Parks and Wildlife Service, and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai raid suspected cockfighting site as steroids and cages seized

    First report of the Tipperary cockfighting raid; also mentions a separate Monaghan cockfighting charge from July 2024.