Donegal

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Martin Merrick paid a visit to the McColgan brothers just as lambing was kicking off in their new slatted sheep unit.

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

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Brian Dolan elected ACA president

Brian Dolan elected ACA president

NEWS 5 March 2026

Fertiliser going out on drier land

Fertiliser going out on drier land

CROPS 4 March 2026

14 in-lamb pedigree hoggets offered in McHugh’s Cheviot sale

14 in-lamb pedigree hoggets offered in McHugh’s Cheviot sale

14 in-lamb pedigree hoggets offered in McHugh’s Cheviot sale

PEDIGREE 27 February 2026

From the Tramlines returns for 2026

From the Tramlines returns for 2026

From the Tramlines returns for 2026

CROPS 25 February 2026

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Time to move on from Murrin controversy – Minister

Time to move on from Murrin controversy – Minister

Government has been very clear in terms of the position of the chair of Bord Bia, says Minister. Amy Forde and Stephen Robb report.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Research needed for upland farming

Research needed for upland farming

"It's over 10 years since I first asked Teagasc to do one research project relevant to upland cattle production" – Ger Roarty, Co Donegal.

LETTERS 26 January 2026

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

A substantial tillage farm in the east Donegal has come on the market. The rarity of such a large block of land coming up for sale means it will be one to watch.

FOR SALE 26 January 2026

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Donegal: one of the nicest tillage farms of the year

Donegal: one of the nicest tillage farms of the year

Farmland market in Co Donegal was relatively steady overall.

LAND REPORT 26 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Specialist bull beef finishers locked horns with live exporters and generated keen competition, while farmers and finishers were active for heifers.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Of the 16,607 applications received under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, almost 13,000 have been approved.

NEWS 26 January 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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