Investigations are ongoing after a large number of lambs were stolen from a farm in Co. Longford, according to An Garda Síochána.
In a statement to AgriLand, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that 46 lambs were taken in the incident.
The animals were stolen from a farm in Newtownforbes, to the west of the county.
Investigations are ongoing, the spokesperson concluded. Anyone with relevant information can contact Longford Garda Station on: 043-3350570; the Garda Confidential Line on: 1800-666111; or any Garda station.
4X4 stolen and relocated in Westmeath
Meanwhile, Gardaí are also seeking information in relation to the theft of a 4X4 in Co. Westmeath earlier this month.
The vehicle was stolen on Saturday afternoon (September 19), but was subsequently located a short time later, according to Gardaí.
In a brief statement, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance following a burglary that occurred shortly after 1:30pm in the Ballinea area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, on Saturday, September 19.
It is believed that a jeep that was located a short time later in a public carpark at the Royal Canal, Grange South Mullingar, was taken during the incident.
“Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information or any person with camera [dash-cam] footage, particularly anyone who was in the Ballinea area of Mullingar or any person that availed of the carpark facilities at the Royal Canal, Grange South Mullingar, between 12:00 and 2:00pm on September 19 to [get in touch].”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on: 044-9384000.