"A farmer in west Mayo who has had 14 sheep stolen from him has said that livestock thefts are being underreported for fear of being penalised by the Department of Agriculture."
"John Friel, who is based in Drummin, estimates that he lost "the price of a car" in the past year after 14 sheep were stolen from him in two separate incidents."
A farmer in west Mayo reported that 14 sheep were stolen from him in two separate incidents. He estimated the loss as “the price of a car” over the past year. He said livestock thefts are being underreported because people fear being penalised by the Department of Agriculture. The theft occurred on commonage near Croagh Patrick. The farmer’s account links the missing livestock to broader concerns about reporting and potential consequences for farmers who report theft.
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