Trim Gardaí are investigating the theft of a number of pieces of property from a machinery yard recently.

In a post on Facebook over the weekend, Meath Crime Prevention said the theft was carried out in Longwood on the morning of March 26.

Meath Crime Prevention said in its social media post:

"Ifor Williams cattle trailer size 12x6 taken from a farm yard. A plant machinery yard was broken into, diesel was stifled, 22 vehicle batteries were taken from heavy plant machines, along with a McConnel flail head hedge-cutter in new condition taken, pallet forks and a clamshell bucket.

"If anyone sees the property for sale anywhere or perhaps even knows where it might be, please contact Gardaí on 046-943-1222."

Meanwhile, authorities are investigating a case following the discovery and removal of a large number of dead calves – reported to be over 270 – on a farm in Co. Galway.

According to local publication the Connacht Tribune, “over 270 dead calves have been taken from the farm”.

A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine told Agriland:

“The Department of Agriculture does not comment on individual cases.”