Crime

Man gets jailed for threat to kill farmer

A Waterford man has been sentenced to four years in prison for threatening to kill a farmer on whose lands he was trespassing on.

NEWS 30 July 2025

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Over 20 lambs stolen from Tyrone farm

Over 20 lambs stolen from Tyrone farm

NEWS 28 July 2025

Leitrim farmers appeal for information after equipment stolen

Leitrim farmers appeal for information after equipment stolen

NEWS 17 July 2025

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 15 July 2025

Spate of farm trailer thefts in Clare

Spate of farm trailer thefts in Clare

Spate of farm trailer thefts in Clare

L2 6 July 2025

Gardaí recover stolen John Deere tractor in Clare

Gardaí recover stolen John Deere tractor in Clare

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to crime prevention officer for Clare Sgt Catriona Holohan in the wake of a recent spate of thefts on farms in the county.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Trailer and chickens stolen from Clare farm

Trailer and chickens stolen from Clare farm

“It’s been worrying - our area is fairly ok in terms of things like this, but it’s worrying to know there are people driving around watching what folks have," the affected farmer said.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Northern Ireland records rural crime worth £1.8m last year

Northern Ireland records rural crime worth £1.8m last year

The report also found that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.1m in 2024, down from £52.8m the previous year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 May 2025

Quad stolen from Galway farm

Quad stolen from Galway farm

A spokesperson for the gardaí said the quad was taken from the Williamstown area of north Co Galway.

NEWS 28 May 2025

'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

Investigations are under way into the cause of death of a rare eagle suspected of having been poisoned.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 May 2025

News Podcast: battle for Barne, ACRES and Meath crime gang

News Podcast: battle for Barne, ACRES and Meath crime gang

On this week’s show, we hear the latest in the battle for Barne Estate, have an update on ACRES from the Minister for Agriculture and hear about a crime gang in Meath targeting 4x4s.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Crime gang targets farmers’ jeeps

Crime gang targets farmers’ jeeps

Thieves in the locality of Meath have been on the look out for jeeps, quads, trailers and tools in particular over recent years.

NEWS 28 May 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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