Man charged with Skibbereen burglary after West Cork farm crime arrest
A man in his late 20s was charged in connection with a burglary in Skibbereen in October 2023, after being arrested over criminal damage to farm machinery in Drimoleague in July 2025.
Gardaí arrested him on Wednesday 18 March 2026 as part of investigations into cattle theft, burglaries and damage to agricultural and construction equipment in West Cork. He was released from detention over the Drimoleague matter, with a file going to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and was then re-arrested and charged over the Skibbereen burglary.
He was due before Bandon District Court on Friday 20 March 2026. Investigations are ongoing.