Fears of cock-fighting ring after birds found dumped

ANIMAL welfare groups are concerned there may be a cock-fighting ring operating in the Dundalk area after a number of injured cocks and other fighting birds were found dumped.

“We know cock fighting goes on in places all over Ireland and there is big money passing hands — there can be thousands of euro at stake for those involved,” said Fiona Squib, inspector with the Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The sport, which is illegal in this country, usually takes place between Easter and the end of July.