15 cattle were stolen from a shed in the Mounteagle area of Raheen, Co. Laois in recent days.
It is understood that the continental bullocks were taken between 5pm on Saturday, February 15th and the early hours of Monday morning (February 17th).
The owner has said that 11 of the cattle were due to be slaughtered last week, while four stores were also stolen.
Anyone with any information is advised to contact Gardaí in Abbeyleix or Portlaoise on: 057-8674100 or any Garda Station.
