A 31-year-old man, who was charged in connection with a number of alleged offences involving the theft of cattle in west Cork, has been remanded in custody to appear before Bandon District Court on Monday 22 December.

No bail application was made by defence solicitor Flor Murphy for his client Colm Dineen of Cappaghmore, Ballydehob, Co Cork, who appeared before judge Joanne Carroll at a sitting of Clonakilty District Court in Co Cork on Tuesday.

Mr Dineen is charged with stealing 18 cattle from lands at Lakelands, Skibbereen, Co Cork, on 24 November.

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The stolen cattle included four Limousin cows, two Aberdeen Angus and 12 Friesians valued at approximately €30,000 and were owned by Brian Lawlor.

Charges

Mr Dineen was also charged with stealing 13 Friesian bullocks worth approximately €9,750 between 6 and 7 December 2017 at Lyre, Aughadown, Skibbereen, Co Cork.

The accused was also charged with stealing eight cattle on lands at Lissaclarig east, Aughadown, Ballydehob, Co Cork, on a date sometime between 11 and 15 November 2025.

All offences are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Fraud and Theft Offences) Act 2001.