Pearse Doherty has again criticised the Government over its ongoing failure to take seriously the spiralling cost of insurance premiums…
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Donegal farmers Derek and Gareth Peoples have won a top award at the Bord Bia Origin Green Farmer Awards. The duo took…
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Donegal farmers reveal the pain and plight of Lyme Disease
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoTwo farmers from Co. Donegal who were struck down by Lyme Disease are sharing their experiences to raise awareness of…
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Farming highlight as annual Fatstock Show And Sale takes place – pic special
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe Annual Fatstock Show And Sale took place on Friday at the Raphoe livestock mart at 10am. This is a…
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Clonmany Festival set to kick-off this weekend
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe Clonmany Festival will get proceeding’s underway this weekend as the annual celebration kick’s off in Ballyliffin. The event, now…
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Fianna Fáil has today published 12 actions that Minister Creed and the Government must urgently implement to avert an animal…
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Minister out of touch with the needs of farmers yet again – McConalogue
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoFianna Fáil’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue says Minister Michael Creed has shown himself to be totally out of touch with…
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Fianna Fáil calls for Glas Scheme flexibility to make use of good weather
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoFianna Fáil’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue has today written to Minister Michael Creed requesting a once-off exemption to allow for…
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Donegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has today called on the Government to compensate and support the farming community for their losses…
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Pensioner caused €1,500 to taxi after pleasant chat about farming
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA pensioner attacked a taxi-driver causing more than €1,500 to his car just moments after enjoying a pleasant chat about…
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Fodder Import Support to help Donegal farmers after difficult winter
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoOver €1.5 million has been allocated towards the introduction of a Fodder Import Support measure, Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh…
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Under-threat suckler farmers get support from Fianna Fail in Dail Eireann
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoFianna Fáil Agriculture and Food Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue TD said his party is prioritising the suckler sector and over 75,000…
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Farm families to flock to Letterkenny meeting seeking fairer deal
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoFarmers and all those involved in rural activities are to attend a meeting of The Irish Family Farm Rights Group…
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TD appalled that only one-quarter of farmers have received urgent tillage compensation
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoFianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food & the Marine Charlie McConalogue says he’s “appalled” that fewer than one-third of farmers…
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Department of Agriculture representatives will begin three weeks of inspections to assess the damage caused by the Inishowen floods on…
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TD highlights concern for farmers due to steep stamp duty increase
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoFianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has called on Ministers Michael Creed and Paschal Donoghue to engage with farming…
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In Pictures: Donegal IFA holds urgent meeting on weather
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThe impact of dire weather on farmers in Donegal was discussed at a meeting held by Donegal IFA held on…
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We will stand up for farmers during Brexit uncertainty – Doherty
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoDeputy Pearse Doherty has said his party is fully committed to standing up for Irish farmers and producers amid the…
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Farmers in Inishowen who have suffered damage during last month’s flash flooding are being encouraged to take part in a…
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Relive your Childhood: Diecast and Model Show coming to Letterkenny
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoExcitement is building for the inaugural Diecast and Model Show coming to Letterkenny next month. The event will see working…