Thursday 5 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29525Possession of protected wildlife (dead Buzzards) · Co. Carlow

Man sentenced for possession of dead buzzards in Carlow

Two dead buzzards were found strung up on cultivated fields on a man's land in the Thomastown area of Carlow. The birds were discovered in 2020 when an NPWS conservation officer investigated a complaint at the property. The man was charged with possession contrary to Section 45(2) and 45(7) of the Wildlife Acts. In October 2021, Portlaoise District Court gave him a three-month suspended prison sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
Two dead buzzards were found strung up on cultivated fields, one by its wings to an electricity post and one by its legs to a fence stake.
Where
The birds were on cultivated fields on a man's land in the Thomastown area of Carlow.
When
The birds were discovered in 2020 and the man was sentenced in October 2021.
Investigation
An NPWS conservation officer found the birds while investigating a complaint at the man's land.
Charges
The man was charged with possession contrary to Section 45(2) and 45(7) of the Wildlife Acts.
In court
The case was heard before Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
The man was given a three-month suspended prison sentence.
Other details
Kilkenny Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan welcomed the conviction.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo dead Buzzards were tied to an electricity post and a fence stake in cultivated fields. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatOne dead Buzzard was strung up by its outstretched wings to an electricity post. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatAnother dead Buzzard was strung up by its legs to a fence stake. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe offence was discovered when an NPWS conservation officer investigated a complaint at the man's land the previous year. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe possession was contrary to Section 45(2) and 45(7) of the Wildlife Acts. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Portlaoise District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was given a three-month suspended prison sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherKilkenny Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan welcomed the conviction. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Oct2021
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man convicted for the possession of two dead Buzzards

    Reports the conviction and three-month suspended sentence for possession of two dead Buzzards under Section 45(2) and 45(7) of the Wildlife Acts, with a statement from Minister of State Malcolm Noonan welcoming the verdict.

    convicted, male