Rural Life
DAFM has confirmed that it carried out an "animal welfare" enforcement operation with the support of An Garda Síochána".
A farm theft can have a devastating impact on the victim’s livelihood, but many crime prevention steps can cost as little as €50.
Rural Crime
Gardaí in Co. Tipperary have confirmed that they are investigating the suspected theft of a cattle box that took place over the weekend.
Gardai have confirmed that a break-in took place at the Athenry, Co. Galway premises of McHale Farm Machinery this week.
Agri-Business
A farmer in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, has appealed for information about the alleged theft of 38 hoggets from his farm.
The 11 pedigree rams that were reported stolen near Cootehill, Co. Cavan last week have been located in Oram, Co. Monaghan.
Eleven pedigree rams were reported stolen near Cootehill, Co. Cavan between Thursday and Friday morning (May 28 and 29), according to gardai.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash that occurred near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, Co. Leitrim last night.
A man is due in court in Cork this week charged with dangerous driving and other road traffic offences while driving a tractor at Whitegate.
Agri Politics
An Garda Síochána has issued a statement on the ongoing fuel protests, describing “significant disruption” for some parts of the country.
Pig/Poultry
An Garda Síochána has today (March 20) arrested a man in relation to a suspected illegal 'cock fighting' event in Co. Monaghan two years ago.
A number of cattle broke free on the motorway following a collision involving a trailer carrying livestock this morning (January 22).
An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, is...
Dairy
A man has been charged in relation to the cattle theft that took place in Skibberereen, Co. Cork, in recent months.
Any incidents reported to An Garda Siochana 'will be fully investigated" according to its first rural crime lead.
Video
We spoke to crime prevention officers from An Garda Síochána and the Irish Farmers’ Association to understand how rural crime is impacting farmers and land owners, at the National Ploughing Championships 2025.
A community demonstration to highlight local policing concerns will take place outside Derrinturn Garda station, Co. Kildare on April 26.
The ASGI released findings of a questionnaire, which highlights "significant dissatisfaction" amongst supervisors in An Garda Siochana.
Sheep
Farmer Dan O'Donoghue plans to 'get out of' the sheep industry completely, following his third dog attack in 18 months
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued an appeal to motorists ahead of the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
An Garda Síochána will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7:00a.m tomorrow for National Slow Down Day
An Garda Síochána is moving forward with its effort to engage more with local communities with...
Crime theft is at its highest over the five year period between 2020 and 2024, with 76,501 recorded crime incidents in the last year
