Gardai issue appeal over suspected livestock theft

Gardai have appealed for information following the suspected theft of 16 cattle from farmland near Cloghan last week.

The 12 cows and four bullocks went missing from a farm at Huntston, Cloghan between the night of Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29. The animals are believed to be worth several thousand euro.

Gardai in Banagher said the cattle had been located at land at Huntston near Clonony close to the R357 Cloghan to Shannonbridge Road.

They are appealing to anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area to contact Gardai in Birr on 057 91 69710 or on the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.