Twelve Blackface Mayo mountain sheep are missing from Doontursk, Newport, Co Mayo, since before Christmas.

The ewes are all between two and four years old and have distinctive markings. They are marked with a blue dot on their sides, and some also have a red dot on their necks. The tips of each ear have also been notched and a half moon has been notched on the back of the right ear. Owner Francis Cussack says a reward will be offered for the return of or any information on the sheep. Cussack can be contacted on 087-910 0388.