Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3491Animal welfare (illegal cockfighting) · Co. Monaghan

Man in 70s charged over 2024 cockfighting raid in Emyvale, Co Monaghan

A man in his 70s was arrested and charged in connection with an organised cockfight in Emyvale, Co Monaghan, in July 2024, during which a raid uncovered 15 dead roosters and 70 live roosters were seized. He was released to appear before Monaghan District Court at a future date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Mar
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA large number of people fled the scene when Gardaí arrived. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • what15 dead roosters were discovered on the property during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA further 70 roosters were seized by Department of Agriculture personnel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 70s was arrested in relation to an investigation into cockfighting in Co Monaghan almost two years ago. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA raid by gardaí and animal welfare experts from the Department of Agriculture uncovered 15 dead roosters. (irishtimes.com)
  • what70 live roosters were seized during the raid. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe man was arrested on Friday, 20 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenIn July 2024, gardaí received a tip-off about an organised cockfight in Emyvale, Co Monaghan. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA warrant to search the residence was obtained under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation was launched at Monaghan Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the cockfighting are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe man was charged and released to appear before Monaghan District Court at a future date. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man arrested as part of investigation into Monaghan cockfighting

    Reports the arrest and charging of a man in his 70s in connection with the July 2024 cockfighting raid in Emyvale, Co Monaghan, where 15 dead roosters were found and 70 live roosters seized. Investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, 70s, male
  2. 20 Mar2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man arrested over suspected 'cock fighting' event where 15 birds were found dead

    First report of the arrest and charge; details the 2024 incident, the search, and the seizure of 15 dead and 70 live roosters.

    suspect, 70s, male