17 sheep were stolen from two farms in Co. Cavan over two days this week.
Gardaí confirmed that officers in Belturbet are investigating the theft of the sheep, which occurred on two separate farms in the vicinity of the village of Redhills, close to the border with Northern Ireland.
The incidents occurred between midday on Wednesday (January 13) and 9:00am on Thursday (January 14).
The two neighbouring farms each had sheep stolen. One farmer had 14 sheep stolen, while the other had three sheep stolen.
An investigation continues, and Gardaí are asking anyone with information, or who might be in a position to assist in the investigation, to contact Belturbet Garda Station.