ALMOST 900 trees have been handed out to groups throughout Donegal. Donegal County Council distributed the trees at an event at St. Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny on Friday. The event, delivered in collaboration with the Burrenbeo Trust through the Hare’s Corner Project, provided a major boost for biodiversity action across the county. Advertisement Almost 9,000 […]
Funding boost for seven agricultural shows in Donegal
Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400. The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. The breakdown of the Donegal allocation is as follows: Advertisement Ardara Show (Saturday, August 4) €8,400. Ballyshannon Agricultural Show (Sunday, August […]
Anger over dog attacks on flocks of sheep in Falcarragh
THERE is widespread anger in west Donegal as two flocks of sheep in separate fields were attacked by dogs in recent days. The sheep farmers, based in Falcarragh, were left devastated as the attacks have led to one ewe being killed and the loss of further unborn lambs in the midst of lambing season. Local Councillor […]
Listening to oysters – Donegal farmer innovating with acoustics
A Donegal oyster producer has developed a new artificial intelligence system that uses sound to monitor oyster health and detect mortalities — a breakthrough that could help manage losses and improve sustainability in Irish aquaculture. Lee Hunter, a marine biologist and owner of Oisirí Oileán Cróine Teoranta in Dungloe Bay, has created the system, known as The Oyster […]
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk returns with additional dates
AGRI Aware’s annual Farm Walk and Talk series is returning for 2026, offering second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step onto farms across the country in the coming weeks. This year’s series will see each event cover all cross-cutting themes of the agricultural science curriculum, with the addition of a stand dedicated to […]
Gardaí urge dog owners to keep pets under control ahead of lambing season
AS lambing season approaches, gardaí in Donegal have once again reminded dog owners to keep their pets under control at all times. In an appeal on social media, the public was urged to keep their dogs away from lambing ewes, as they are easily distressed. A garda spokesperson said: “By being a responsible dog owner, you […]
HSA inspection campaign to focus on livestock safety ahead of calving season
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) began a two weeks farm safety inspection campaign this week, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead-up to the busy calving season. Inspectors will be visiting farms to highlight key risks and ensure farmers have appropriate controls in place when working with cattle and other livestock. […]
‘Government has abandoned Irish farmers on Mercosur’
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has accused Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Lowry Independents of a massive failure on the Mercosur trade deal which was widely opposed by farmers. Sinn Féin will also bring another motion to the Dáil next week demanding accountability on the issue. “The Mercosur trade deal […]
Sustaining a way of life on the Inishowen Peninsula
TOMMY MULLIN is a full-time farmer managing a flock of 600 lambing ewes and 20 suckler cows on a farm in Inishowen, located only a few kilometres from Malin Head. Like generations before him, he has farmed on the Inishowen Peninsula for as long as he can remember. “Basically, since I was knee high,” he […]
HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday, December 8. The campaign is aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms. Farmers are at higher risk of certain health and wellness conditions due to the nature of […]