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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10469Theft · Co. Donegal · 10 Mar 2026

Sheep trailer stolen from yard in Pettigo, Donegal

A galvanised sheep trailer measuring eight foot by four foot was stolen from a yard in the Billary area of Pettigo, County Donegal, between 5.30pm on Tuesday 10 March and 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2026. The sources do not name a victim or a suspect. Gardaí issued an appeal asking anyone who saw suspicious activity or a vehicle in the area during that window to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon. The latest development reported is that appeal, published by DonegalLive on 16 March 2026, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported16 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A galvanised sheep trailer was stolen from a yard in Pettigo.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the sources, as the offence is theft.
Where
The yard is in the Billary area of Pettigo, County Donegal.
When
The theft happened between 5.30pm on Tuesday 10 March and 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Other details
  • The stolen trailer was galvanised and measured eight foot by four foot.
  • DonegalLive first reported the theft on 16 March 2026.
  • No arrest, charge or court proceedings have been reported.
Investigation
  • Gardaí issued an appeal for assistance after the trailer was stolen.
  • Gardaí asked anyone who saw suspicious activity or a vehicle in the area during the given times to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA sheep trailer was stolen from a yard in Pettigo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe theft occurred in the Billary area of Pettigo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened between 5.30pm on Tuesday 10 March and 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to anyone who observed suspicious activity or a vehicle in the area during the given times to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe stolen trailer was galvanised and measured eight foot by four foot. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Sheep trailer stolen from Pettigo yard in overnight theft incident

    First report of the theft, with the time window, the trailer's size and the Gardaí appeal for information.