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 […]
Donegal has some of the highest numbers of unpaid ACRES in the State
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has slammed the Government for the high number of unpaid ACRES payments in Donegal. Commenting on figures Sinn Féin received in response to a Parliamentary Question, Teachta Doherty stated: “Currently, there are 253 people in Donegal still waiting to be paid as part of the ACRES scheme and, […]
Clonmany Agricultural Show taking place today
Gardaí from Buncrana Community Policing Unit will hold an information stand at the Clonmany Agricultural Show today and tomorrow.
Water restrictions for Milford, Kerrykeel and Ramelton
Uisce Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional six weeks, until Tuesday, September 16, and only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of the […]
Stunning agricultural opportunity for sale in Mulnagung, Lifford
A once-in-a-generation agricultural opportunity in the heart of Donegal ‘Cumberland Lodge’, Mulnagung, Lifford, is for sale in its entirety or three separate lots. Opportunities like this seldom come to the market. Nestled in the fertile lands of East Donegal, ‘Cumberland Lodge’ represents a rare and prestigious offering — a fully operational and meticulously maintained farm […]
Breaking the stigma key to battling the growing mental health challenge – IFA
IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle believes breaking the stigma and improving access to support are the necessary steps to ensuring that farmers don’t have to struggle in silence when it comes to mental health. Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine last week, she said many farmers are slow to seek […]