Donegal

Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

A strong demand at the South of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society show and sale in Blessington last week saw the average price and clearance rise on last year's sale, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 July 2026

Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

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Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

CROPS 22 July 2026

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

NEWS 17 July 2026

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

NEWS 8 July 2026

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Attention to detail central to Donegal CBV winner

Attention to detail central to Donegal CBV winner

Letterkenny farmer Ryan McElhinney won the Foyle Meats Dairy Farmer Finisher Beef Quality Award last year and – having seen his work in breeding high-genetic cattle – Cathal Gormley understands why.

BREEDING & HEALTH 27 May 2026

From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Wexford and Donegal where crops are basking in the sunshine.

CROPS 27 May 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 27 May 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Farmers in Donegal could soon be able to drop carcases into a facility in Raphoe that would take them to Sligo RVL for a same-day post-mortem.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Since 2022, counties Cork, Galway, Kerry and Donegal have seen the biggest drop in farmer numbers.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Sun and heat drive crop growth

Sun and heat drive crop growth

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Wexford and Tipperary as crops bask in the sunshine.

CROPS 27 May 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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