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Case No. 4474Wildlife crime (killing of a stag) · Co. Dublin · 27 Nov 2025

Stag beheaded in parkland at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Co Dublin

A stag from the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, north County Dublin, was found beheaded on Thursday morning, 27 November 2025. Gardaí and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are investigating the incident as wildlife crime and have appealed for witnesses and camera footage.

  1. Reported28 Nov
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Key facts

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  • whatA stag was beheaded at a parkland in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stag was part of the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe body was found on Thursday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 27 November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeIntruders are understood to have broken into the park where the stag lived. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are investigating the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to speak with anyone who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, from the early hours of 27 November. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Nov2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch investigation after stag beheaded in Dublin

    Reports the beheading of an eight-year-old stag in the Newbridge Demesne deer herd, with the Garda statement giving the location, timing and appeal for footage. No suspects are named.