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‘Realistic fines’ needed to clamp down on illegal hunting and trespass - IFA
Noel Bardon
The IFA has called for the establishment of a dedicated rural crime unit in an Garda Síochána.
16 December 2024 News
Milking machine units stolen from Limerick farm
Five Dairymaster milking machine units were stolen from the farm’s parlour in recent days.
9 December 2024 News
In pictures: deadly dog attack drives ewes off cliff
Two dogs ran sheep off the side of a cliff in west Galway, with the farmer now left searching for the missing ewes injured or dead.
Tractor with timber windscreen seized by gardaí in Clare
The tractor’s windscreen had been replaced primarily with timber, allowing for a hole, covered with a sheet of glass.
5 December 2024 News
Gardaí appeal for information on missing person Justin O'Connor
Justin O'Connor from Celbridge, Co Kildare has been missing since Tuesday 3 December.
5 December 2024 News
Gardaí targeting Christmas tree robbers
The national police and security service told the Irish Farmers Journal that it will be conducting regular anti-crime patrols and checkpoints in the lead-up to the festive period.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Man who shot farmer who was herding cattle avoids jail
A judge has imposed a suspended two year prison term on Adrian Collins (48) of Enagh, Kilkishen for the reckless discharge of a shot-gun where he shot a farming neighbour, writes Gordon Deegan.
14 November 2024 News
Gardaí investigating fatal road traffic incident involving tractor
The incident happened on a local road in Oranmore, Co Galway.
3 November 2024 News
Land Cruiser, Gator and trailer stolen from Longford farm
A large amount of DeWalt power tools, dosing products and diesel were also taken.
3 November 2024 News
Take GPS units out of tractors – gardaí
Gardaí also said that farmers should use security locks, alarms, lighting and CCTV on outbuildings or sheds to deter thieves
30 October 2024 News
Farmers urged to put barriers in place to thwart thieves
Mark your property with a number that’s unique to you and keep a note of it in case it goes missing, gardaí advise farmers.
30 October 2024 News
Two dog attacks on Wicklow sheep farms in 48 hours
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to Peter Behan after the two separate incidents took place on Wicklow sheep farms in the space of 48 hours.
22 October 2024 News