03/09/2013

Cork Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Protected Red Deer

A 37-year-old Cork man has pleaded guilty to shooting a protected red deer stag and cutting it in half.

Gardaí confirmed that Richard Cullinane, of Lisnacon, Kanturk, Co Cork, was traced after took the front half of the animal to a taxidermist as he wanted it monuted as a hunting trophy.

At Killarney District Court the case was adjourned for two weeks at which time Mr Cullinane will be sentenced.

(MH/CD)

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