Donegal

Gardaí investigating theft of 21 sheep from Donegal farm

The sheep were taken from a farm at the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Gardaí investigating theft of 21 sheep from Donegal farm

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Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

NEWS 5 October 2026

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

NEWS 25 September 2026

Two batteries stolen from parked tractor in Donegal

Two batteries stolen from parked tractor in Donegal

Two batteries stolen from parked tractor in Donegal

NEWS 22 September 2026

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

CROPS 16 September 2026

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Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

The Kelly family from Donegal are representing Aurivo Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 12 August 2026

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Family tradition, years of practice and plenty of support, lie behind some of the competitors gearing up to take the field in the U21 section.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Dean McAuley’s Joe earned top honours at this year’s Irish National Sheepdog Trial, held at Stuarts Hall, Co Tyrone, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

Donegal dairy farmer Conal O’Leary is milking 55 Holstein cows through what’s believed to be the most north westerly milking robot in Europe.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

The 2026 Sheepdog World Trial event takes place at Huntington Farm near Lauder from 16 to 20 September. Donegal man James McGee will captain Ireland, which he said is an honour.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Tipperary and Donegal where the cereal harvest has wrapped up for many.

CROPS 12 August 2026

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Over 2,900 hoggets sold to an average price of £328, which is up £55 on the same sale last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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