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Landowners are being reminded that hedge-cutting season comes to an end on Tuesday next, February 28. Hedgerows play an important role in providing food and shelter for wildlife and contribute to the landscape character of County Donegal. From the ...

21 Feb 2023 at 14:36

Ten things to do in Donegal on Easter Bank Holiday Monday

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Ten things to do in Donegal this Easter Bank Holiday Monday

With more than 1,000kms of coastline, Donegal is without doubt one of the most stunning counties to visit. From beautiful coastal drives - including the most northerly section of the Wild Atlantic Way - to 100 accessible beaches, there is always ...

01 Apr 2024 at 09:45

Local News

New 'little green electric car' for Glenveagh National Park

A new little green electric car for Glenveagh National Park was launched today at one of Donegal's most popular tourist attractions. And the eco friendly vehicle will now visit schools, communities and nature reserves surrounding Glenveagh to ...

26 Mar 2022 at 14:29

National News

Investment of €55million in Ireland's national parks service confirmed by ministers

An investment of €55million has been set out in a new plan for Ireland's National Parks and Wildlife Service. The plan - which also calls for the recruitment of 60 key staff - was published today (Wednesday May 4) by the Minister for Housing,...

04 May 2022 at 18:01

National News

'Very disappointing' - Taoiseach shocked to hear of apparent poisoning of young eagles

Senior politicians have expressed shock at the poisoning of two young white-tailed eagles in Northern Ireland. Both eagles were found dead on a hill farm in the Glenhead Road area of Ballymena, Co Antrin on May 15, with the cause of death ...

07 Jul 2023 at 17:09

Local News

Plans to open areas in Donegal for wind farms are strongly opposed

Proposals to scrap parts of the wind section of the Donegal Development Plan to allow for wind farm developments in sensitive areas around the county have generated shock and anger from the public and environmental groups here. Minister ...

15 Sept 2022 at 00:31

National News

Helicopters and drones being used in aerial monitoring as fire threat warning is issued

Aerial monitoring with helicopters and drones are being used to ramp up fire patrols around the country, with a warning issued over the threat of fires in public places during this spell of dry and sunny weather. The National Parks and ...

30 May 2023 at 09:28

National News

Protection area could mean brighter future for puffins on Saltee Islands

A new special protection area (SPA) for seabirds off the coast of Co Wexford could help to safeguard the puffin population on the uninhabited Saltee Islands, experts have said. It is believed that the number of puffins nesting on the ...

28 Jul 2024 at 13:09

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Seals depleting salmon stocks?

The potentially detrimental effect seals are having on salmon stocks has been raised at Donegal County Council's Fisheries committee. Speaking at Thursday's meeting, Cllr Martin McDermott (Fianna Fáil) said it was particularly ...

16 May 2022 at 12:23

Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

Barack Obama is halfway to an “Egot” after the former president won an Emmy Award to go with his two Grammys. Mr Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks. The ...

05 Sept 2022 at 15:23

National News

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

National News

Efforts by farmers to save endangered Irish bird praised

The role of farmers in helping the numbers of a rare and endangered Irish bird increase has been praised. At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase on ...

14 Sept 2022 at 12:52

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