A clampdown is under way on illegal TV streaming services, known as 'dodgy boxes'.
A wave of legal warnings have been delivered in person, by post and by email to people across Ireland involved in providing illegal access to premium TV content.
The cease-and-desist notices instruct those running the services to immediately stop all illegal streaming activity or risk facing the consequences, including criminal prosecution.
The warnings were issued to addresses within the counties of Mayo, Monaghan, Galway, Louth, Dublin, Cork and Laois between 7 and 18 August.
The legal notices form part of a broader targeted campaign in Ireland designed to disrupt and shut down piracy networks.
The first wave of warnings were issued in March, with a number of illegal streaming services taken down and legal proceedings brought against individuals.
The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) has been working with broadcasters and law enforcement on this latest clampdown on illegal Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) providers.
"Illegal IPTV service providers are breaking the law and putting consumers at real risk of malware, data loss and identity theft," said Kieron Sharp, CEO of FACT, which is funded by a number of TV providers.
"Consumers who pay for pirate services should also know that they are often funding serious organised crime groups," Mr Sharp said.
"FACT and partners remain committed to disrupting these criminal operations and protecting consumers," he added.
A 2019 report estimated there are more than 170,000 'dodgy boxes' in Ireland and the country is the sixth highest user of the devices in the European Union.
Using or supplying the devices can result in fines of up to €127,000 or prison sentences of up to five years.
Gardaí say the Intellectual Property Crime Unit Is working with industry and service providers to investigate and prevent illicit streaming.
A number of investigations are ongoing with some matters before the courts, the force added.
In May, five men were sentenced in total to just over 30 years in prison in the UK for their part in running three illegal streaming services.
The case, which was a private criminal prosecution, was brought by the Premier League and supported by Sky and others.
In other steps to tackle piracy, the English Premier League was granted a new, enhanced blocking order in Ireland, while Sky was granted a similar order, designed to protect its sports and entertainment content in the UK.
Additional reporting Samantha Libreri
