Gardaí are investigating the theft of a vehicle in Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, which was reported today, Thursday, March 7, 2024.

The vehicle is a grey Toyota Land Cruiser, which is believed to have been taken between 10.00p.m yesterday (March 6) and 5:00a.m today.

The owners have also issued an appeal on Facebook for anyone with further information regarding the jeep to get in contact with them.

Gardaí have confirmed to Agriland that investigations are ongoing.

On Thursday, February 22, while Ashbourne Gardaí were on patrol in Co. Meath, they observed two males acting suspiciously at a vehicle in the Main Street, Clonee area.

When Gardaí approached the males, they noticed a large quantity of power tools in the vehicle, which were subsequently seized by Gardaí as they are suspected of being stolen.

Both males then fled on foot. One male was arrested and conveyed to Ashbourne Garda Station.

Gardaí confirmed that enquiries are ongoing into the theft, and they would like to hear from anybody who can identify any of the items in the attached images.

Those with information are being asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600.

In a social media post, Meath Gardaí have offered safety advice during what is a busy period for farmers on the road.

They have asked motorists, if they are travelling behind a tractor or other slow moving vehicle, to be patient and not to be tempted to overtake in a dangerous manner.

Gardaí have urged the public always be on the lookout for farm machinery exiting fields and farm yards.

Farmers need to be safety conscious too, Gardaí added, saying that if the traffic is building up behind you, keep left when safe to do so in order to allow others to pass safely.

Gardaí also urged farmers to never use their mobile phone while driving farm machinery on public roads.

They also offered drivers of agricultural vehicles of the following:

Wash down wheels regularly to avoid carrying mud and stones onto the public road;
Be particularly careful when transporting material such as silage, slurry, sand and gravel so that it does not spill on the road and pose a risk to other road users;
Do not overload trailers in a manner that would cause them to be unstable on the road;
Look out for low bridges, overhanging trees, overhead cables and uneven road surfaces which could cause the load to shift and possibly overturn;
The driving mirror must always provide an adequate view of the road and all agricultural vehicles must have proper working brakes on both tractor and trailer units. All agricultural vehicles must be fitted with lights, reflectors and indicators;
Large farming vehicles should consider using an escort vehicle to warn other road users and ensure that tractors are driven at an appropriate speed for the road conditions;
Never let an inexperienced driver use machinery;
Ensure that equipment/machinery has been serviced properly and is in good working order;
Be careful when using equipment which you may not have used for some time;
Do not “risk it” - if you do not know how to use the equipment get someone to advise you or find out how to use it safely;
Children should always be supervised on farms.

Gardaí also advised that visitors (including family relatives) may not be familiar with a farm environment and should be accompanied when out on the farm.