By Evelyn Cullen A Letterkenny woman has once again dug her way into the history books, claiming her fifth national title in the Senior Ladies Loy Digging competition at the National Ploughing Championships. Marion Boyce, from Castleshanaghan, struck gold at this year’s festival, which took place from September 16 to 18 in Screggan, County Offaly. […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Farmers in border area being targeted by crime gang
POLICE believe a crime gang is deliberately targeting farmers in the border area to steal high-value vehicles. The PSNI today said they are currently investigating 75 reports of business-related crimes linked to the local agriculture sector. However, police believe there would be more victims who have not reported crimes. Advertisement The PSNI have joined forces […]
Rural welcome for the Moderator
ON his recent tour of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) Presbytery of Derry and Donegal, Presbyterian Moderator, Right Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben, spent some of his time with a group of people he described as ‘the backbone of Irish Presbyterianism’ – farmers and their families. Every Moderator undertakes four tours of PCI’s 19 regional […]
Harvest of Hope – free festival for Donegal farmers
On Sunday, 12th October 2025, farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival, taking place from 1pm to 5pm at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Coinciding with World Mental Health Week and the Green Ribbon Campaign, this is the first farmer-focused wellbeing event of […]
Help wanted for big Rossnowlagh clean-up on Sunday
A major clean-up of Rossnowlagh Beach will take place next Sunday. The clean-up, which is being organised by the Friends of Rossnowlagh group, is part of the nationwide Big Beach Clean initiative. The Rossnowlagh event will be the first organised in Donegal, with more clean-up events planned for Buncrana, Portnoo and Falcarragh later this month. […]
Inappropriate disposal of sheep dip leads to toxic impacts in Donegal rivers
TOXIC impacts have been found in several Donegal rivers as the result of inappropriate disposal of spent sheep dip. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027. The Plan sets out measures to improve the prevention and management of hazardous waste such as farm hazardous waste including spent sheep dip; unused and expired medicines; […]
Creeslough Sheep Show raises funds for local youth club
THE Creeslough Sheep Show recently took place in The Field, Creeslough. The event began with a section for young handlers, providing an opportunity for local youth to demonstrate their skills in showing sheep. In the Aged Ram category, Mick O’Donnell took first place, followed by Tommy Lagan in second and Caolán Mc Gee in third. Advertisement […]
Property marking event to take place in Milford
GARDAÍ will hold a property marking event at Milford Mart on Wednesday, August 20 between 11am and 3pm. Property marking may prevent property from being stolen. A garda spookesperson said: “If property is stolen and later recovered, it helps us to identify the rightful owner. Everybody is very welcome to come along. Please ensure that […]
The Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Show
This Sunday, August 24, Donegal Railway Museum will host the flagship event in their Heritage Week programme, the Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Run. This year, they’re teaming up with the Bluestack Foundation, with half of all proceeds from the run and raffle going to supporting the incredible work they do for […]