Rural Life
A meeting has heard how a Co. Kerry farm family has been left “broken” after suffering a third suspected sheep theft in a matter of months.
An Garda Síochána are currently investigating the suspected theft of farming materials in Blacklion, Co. Cavan.
Enhancing safety in rural areas needs a collective and collaborative approach, according to a new plan being launched today (September 17).
Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI are warning that there has been a significant increase in quad thefts in Fermanagh and Tyrone.
Reports of bogus tradesmen to gardaí increased by 57% in the first six months of 2025 (H1), when compared to the same period last year
Gardaí have confirmed that a number of items stolen from a yard in Co. Leitrim earlier this month have been recovered.
N.Ireland
The PSNI has confirmed that an investigation is underway following the alleged theft of lambs in Co. Tyrone.
An Garda Síochana is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co. Longford.
Gardaí in Co. Cavan are investigating the burglary of a cattle trailer, which took place between 3:00pm on June 7 and 10:00am on June 9.
A Kerry farmer said he is committed to keeping a popular walkway open to the public despite a series of thefts from his lands.
An Garda Síochána has confirmed its officers are investigating the theft of two bullocks from a farm at Ballymacurly, Co Roscommon.
An Garda Síochána shared rural crime preventative measures at a meeting open to farmers and contractors in Meath ahead of the busy season
Gardaí in Co. Wexford are currently investigating the recent theft of a horse box from a property in the county.
Gardaí in Co. Offaly have arrested and charged several individuals with burglary and theft-related offences.
The rate of burglaries and related offences increased by 10% in the 12 months to September last year, according to the CSO
Gardaí are investigating a number of burglaries on farm properties in mid Waterford, east Tipperary, and south Kilkenny.
A man was arrested in Dublin as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and quad thefts in Co. Monaghan
Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating the theft of a significant amount of turf from a farmer in Co. Kerry.
A quad was reported stolen from a sheep shed in Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan this morning (Wednesday, February 5) between 4.30a.m and 5a.m
Sheep
Gardaí received a report of an incident of theft that occurred in the Rosskirk area of Portsalon, Co. Donegal last week
A man has appeared before Killarney District Court charged with stealing a sheep and with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that some 144 cattle were reported as stolen in 2024.
Gardaí in Kilkenny and Carlow have launched investigations into two separate cases of "aggravated burglary" which targeted two elderly men
