They say the robberies have impacted internet and phone services in more than 1,500 homes so far and leaving some cut off from services for up to 3 days.

The updated call comes after outer cable covering was discovered in a north Meath bog.

The accident happened outside Kells, just off the M3, shortly before 5pm yesterday.

The pair, along with their older brother, are among a number of men who have been charged before the non-jury court in relation to a garda investigation into the theft of an ATM in Castleblayney, and the attempted theft of an ATM in Virginia, both in 2019.

Councillor Coyle says the work caused cattle to break out of neighbouring fields and cause disruption.