Gardaí are appealing for information following the theft of a sheep trailer in Co. Donegal.

Gardaí said the theft incident occurred in the area of Billary, Pettigo, between 5:30p.m on Tuesday, March 10 and 9:00a.m on Wednesday, March 11.

A Garda spokesperson said: "A galvanised sheep trailer (8x4 foot) was stolen from a yard in that area between those times."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.

Farm equipment theft

The number of reported incidents of 'theft of farm equipment' has been in decline since 2023.

According to data from An Garda Síochána, there were 132 of these reported incidents in 2025, down from 214 in 2024 and 228 in 2023.

The statistics were revealed recently by Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Niall Collins in response to a parliamentary question from Louth TD Paula Butterly.

Minister Collins said the government is "committed to building stronger, safer communities across the country".

"Rural crime covers a range of issues that cause concern for people living in rural communities, ranging from burglary and theft, to animal crime and road traffic offences," he said.

"An Garda Síochána are committed to tackling all crime, including crime that occurs in our rural communities.

"Rural safety and community safety is not about policing alone of course – it requires a multi-agency, multi-sectoral and a whole-of-government response."