Donegal

Time for tillage to think outside the box

A key message from this year’s Dairygold tillage conference was the need to challenge conventional thinking, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Time for tillage to think outside the box

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UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

COMMUNITY 14 January 2026

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

NEWS 12 January 2026

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

NEWS 7 January 2026

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

NEWS 5 January 2026

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Over 1,500 animals seized by Department in 2025

Over 1,500 animals seized by Department in 2025

Galway and Roscommon had the highest number of cattle seized by the Department.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Equestrian facilities are a standout feature in Co Donegal holding

Equestrian facilities are a standout feature in Co Donegal holding

A compact Co Donegal equestrian property packs a mighty punch as two-storey building with stables and sand arena included in sale.

FOR SALE 11 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

Adam Woods reports from last Friday's annual fatstock show and sale in Raphoe Mart in Co Donegal.

MARKETS 11 November 2025

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

A previous court sitting heard that cattle, which were moved from Donegal to Fermanagh, "disappeared with no trace". Siobhán McNamara reports.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Inishowen farm is a diamond in the rough in Co Donegal

Inishowen farm is a diamond in the rough in Co Donegal

A pair of derelict cottages add some potential spark to an Inishowen grazing farm that is currently on the market in the extreme north of the county.

FOR SALE 11 November 2025

Cattle turned out to be the key to corner back success

Cattle turned out to be the key to corner back success

Cattle got some credit for the success of a football all star winning corner back recently, the Dealer heard.

DEALER 11 November 2025

Commercial breeding heifers cross €10,000 in Stranorlar

Commercial breeding heifers cross €10,000 in Stranorlar

Taking place over the weekend was the Elite commercial cattle show and sale in Stranorlar Mart, Co Donegal, where trade was booming, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 11 November 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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