Donegal boy stars in National Dairy Council ad campaign


A YOUNG Donegal boy has landed a starring role in a new National Dairy Council campaign. Born in Cavan and now living in Rossnowlagh, seven-year-old Seamie Sean Brennan plays Seání in Irish Dairy. A True Irish Legend., alongside Dublin actor Gavan O’Connor-Duffy as legendary Irish warrior Cú Chulainn. The pair were selected following a nationwide […]

Calls for urgent answers following Crana River fish kill


Cllr Joy Beard has expressed deep concern following the discovery of a fish kill on the Crana River in the Illies area outside Buncrana, where 150 juvenile salmon were found dead late Friday afternoon. Cllr Beard thanked the Buncrana Angling Association for alerting her to the incident and for their continued vigilance in protecting the […]

Green Pastures honoured at Great Taste Awards


FAMILY-OWNED dairy producer Green Pastures is celebrating another phenomenal triumph after its range of cultured dairy products earned outstanding recognition at the internationally renowned Great Taste Awards 2026. Leading the honours was Green Pastures’ range of cultured dairy products, with its Cultured Sour Cream achieving the coveted 3-Star Great Taste Award—the competition’s highest honour. The Donegal […]

Donegal agricultural workers encouraged to apply for fuel supports


Donegal agricultural workers are being encouraged to submit their applications for the Fuel Income Support Scheme before the deadline which has been extended Tuesday, June 2. The extension was introduced to accommodate farmers and farm contractors who are exceptionally busy on the land during the current window of favourable weather. The scheme provides direct financial […]

Donegal farmers hit hard as EU fertiliser plan falls short


By Jonathan Magee Donegal farmers facing a dramatic spike in fertiliser costs have been dealt a further blow after the European Commission unveiled an action plan that farm leaders say will do little to ease the crisis. Nitrogen fertiliser prices across the EU rose by more than 70% above their 2024 average in April, with […]

Farm walk to showcase nature-friendly farming in Donegal
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Farmers and nature enthusiasts are invited to a special on-farm walk with Farming for Nature Ambassador Boyd Bryce on Sunday. Titled “Managing a Wide Variety of Habitats on a Productive Sheep and Tillage Farm,” the walk takes place on Inch Island on Sunday, May 17 at 2pm. Boyd and Bridie Bryce farm sheep and crops alongside a rich […]

Donegal farmers raise alarm as Mercosur deal comes into force


By Jonathan Magee A MAJOR trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc came into force provisionally on Friday, raising fresh concerns among Donegal’s beef farming community. The deal, covering Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, opens the EU market to an additional 99,000 tonnes of South American beef annually, with 13,200 […]

Funding for Donegal farmers to restore traditional farm buildings


FARMERS in Donegal can now apply for funding to conserve traditional farm buildings through the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, run by The Heritage Council with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The scheme helps preserve buildings that contribute to the rural landscape and have heritage value, keeping them in use for agriculture. […]

Ifac advises Donegal farmers to act now as fuel costs surge following global oil shock


Ifac, one of Ireland’s top ten accountancy and advisory firms, is advising Donegal farmers across Ireland to take immediate steps to manage rising fuel and input costs, as global oil prices surge following recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, with Brendt crude surpassing $100 per barrel after disruption […]