Pigeon named Woody sets up shop in Dublin store
Woody was aptly given the name after he was discovered in the yard at the Woodies store in Glasnevin.
Staff members think the bird might be either a homing pigeon or a racing pigeon, due to the tag on one of his legs. A pigeon has set up shop in a Dublin warehouse, leaving staff members wondering where his rightful owners are. Pic: Google Maps
Speaking to Colm O'Mongáin on Liveline on Thursday, staff member Colette told of how Woody had left 'for a little while' but returned and appeared happy enough in the yard.
'He came in, he was in the warehouse and he came out then but he's not budged,' Colette said, 'He's still there, but he's tagged and we have his number.
'We reckon, like, if someone owns him, he's a homing pigeon [or] a racing pigeon.'
This little fella has taken up residence in a Glasnevin warehouse today… Staff are calling him "Woody", but he's tagged, so they're looking for his rightful owner… pic.twitter.com/NoSnlPtdWS — Liveline (@rteliveline) July 24, 2025
Colette confirmed that they hadn't tried to catch Woody, who is still based in the Woody's Glasnevin store.
She told the presenter that the team were planning on ringing a local pigeon club but the club was yet to open.
Woody's tag number is A17835, with Colette hypothesizing that the tag means he might be a homing or racing pigeon, and added he was a friendly bird.
A picture of Woody was shared to the Liveline social media, with the caption: 'This little fella has taken up residence in a Glasnevin warehouse today… Staff are calling him 'Woody', but he's tagged, so they're looking for his rightful owner…'
Woody appears happy enough to have his photo taken and has orange eyes with black pupils. The birds feathers are grey with a tinge of glittery purple.
Anyone with information on Woody's owners are encouraged to phone RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline.
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