Garda warning issued after stray cattle incident

AN Garda Siochana has issued a warning to farmers to check the fencing around fields where livestock is put out to grass.

It follows the closure of the M8 roadway in Cork for a period of time after cattle wandered onto the roadside from a nearby farm during darkness hours.

The national appeal called on farmers to ensure their fencing is secure to prevent a similar incident occurring.

"The incident shows that motorists need to be vigilant at all times and always expect the unexpected," the statement added.