Horse-trainer jailed for role in illegal dog fight

A KILDARE-based horse-trainer and car-dealer has become the first man in the history of the State to be jailed for his role in an illegal dog fight.

Horse-trainer jailed for role in illegal dog fight
Fri, 29 Jul, 2005 - 01:00
Sean McCarthaigh

Troy Jordan (35) of Blackthorn Cottage, River Road, Allenwood South, Kildare was yesterday given an 18-month prison sentence by Naas Circuit Criminal Court after being found guilty of ill-treating two animals during a dog fight.

Four other men who were found guilty of the same offence under the Cruelty to Animals Act 1911 all received suspended terms of imprisonment.

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CourtsPlace: KildarePlace: Blackthorn Cottage, River Road, Allenwood South, KildarePlace: Dunard DrivePlace: Navan RdPlace: Nangor CrescentPlace: ClondalkinPlace: Cloonmore CrescentPlace: TallaghtPlace: DublinPlace: Geashill, Co OffalyPlace: BrockaghPerson: Troy JordanPerson: Richard SomervillePerson: Karl BreenPerson: Thomas CoddPerson: David DeeganPerson: JordanPerson: Conor DowlingPerson: Patrick McCartanPerson: McCartanPerson: DeeganPerson: SomervillePerson: BreenPerson: CoddOrganisation: Naas Circuit Criminal CourtOrganisation: Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsOrganisation: ISPCA
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