Gardaí issue witness appeal as herd of cattle stolen from Cork farm overnight

The incident where 18 cattle were stolen from a farm in Skibbereen occurred overnight in Skibbereen
Gardaí issue witness appeal as herd of cattle stolen from Cork farm overnight

A total of 12 Friesian heifers and 6 Friesian bulls have been reported as stolen

Gardaí in Cork are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed an incident whereby a number of cattle were stolen from a West Cork farm to come forward.

The incident where 18 cattle were stolen from a farm in Skibbereen occurred overnight between Sunday November 23 and Monday November 24.

A total of 12 Friesian heifers and 6 Friesian bulls, who are described as being approximately one year old, have been reported as stolen from a farmyard in the Lakelands area, Skibbereen.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them. 

Any persons, including road users who were travelling between the R637 road and the R593 road in the Lakelands, Skibbereen area overnight and who may have camera footage are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Investigating Gardaí can be contacted at Skibbereen Garda Station on 028 23088.

Read More

‘The situation is volatile, but we’ve not given up’: Cork pig farmers facing challenges

more #Farming - Munster articles

Cork woman Aileen is first female to be named Farmer of the Year Cork woman Aileen is first female to be named Farmer of the Year
West Cork farm shortlisted for Teagasc Farm Forestry Award West Cork farm shortlisted for Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
Cork Marts CEO to retire after 30 years of service Cork Marts CEO to retire after 30 years of service

More in this section

Cork mother of four remanded in custody for role in assaults Cork mother of four remanded in custody for role in assaults
Silent movies to make a big noise at University College Cork  Silent movies to make a big noise at University College Cork 
Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept Cork man who plead guilty to bank robbery remanded in custody

Sponsored Content

Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville
Charity places available for Cork City Marathon Charity places available for Cork City Marathon
Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026 Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more