Dead roosters discovered by gardaí investigating suspected 'cock fighting' event

Gardaí are investigating a report of a suspected illegal 'cock fighting' event that took place in Co Monaghan. File picture: iStock/Getty Images

Some 15 dead roosters have been discovered in Co Monaghan by gardaí investigating a report of a suspected illegal "cock fighting" event that took place in the county.

The "suspected animal welfare incident" took place on Saturday morning at a private residence in Emyvale. After gardaí arrived on the scene, "a large number of people fled".