Farmers hit by major sheep kill in Knockmealdown Mountains

Major sheep kill in South Tipperary. Photo provided by sheep farmers affected.

A number of farmers have been left counting the cost of a major sheep kill in South Tipperary

Around 30 sheep were killed on the Knockmealdown Mountains outside Newcastle in the middle of last week.

One farmer has lost 20 sheep in the attack.

Anyone with information on the attacks is asked to contact Gardaí in Cahir on 052 7445630.