John Fagan says being the victim of a number of thefts plays on your mind.
A Westmeath farmer who suffered €15,000 worth of thefts of livestock and farm machinery believes it's part of operations of an organised crime group.
John Fagan had thirty two lambs and a quad bike taken from his farm in Crookedwood and says being continually targeted plays on your mind at night.
Mr. Fagan says he's taken every measure in his power to stop criminals:
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