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Payment on offer for farmers to provide nest boxes for barn owls

Farmers in Donegal are being encouraged to have boxes on their lands for barn owl nests. And if they do, they will receive a small annual payment. It is all part of conservation measures for barn owls, and is tied into the new Agri-Climate Rural ...

22 Aug 2022 at 07:35

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Drive launched to conserve Donegal's traditional farm buildings

A drive has been launched to ensure that Donegal's traditional farm buildings and other structures, that contribute to the character of the landscape and are of heritage value are conserved for agricultural use. Funding is available to farmers ...

11 Apr 2023 at 10:40

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In pictures: Evening full of entertainment at Acres Got Talent

Acres National School held its Acres Got Talent competition at St Columba's Community Centre. Please click on the arrows to view the gallery There were 12 acts taking part in the evening of music, singing, dancing and entertainment. "Sky Full ...

22 Mar 2024 at 12:27

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Noreen McGarvey loved to share the gift of joy and laughter - Fr Pat Ward

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the Funeral Mass of Fianna Fáil Councillor Noreen McGarvey at St Columba's Chapel in Acres, Burtonport. The 52-year-old public representative passed away in the Donegal Hospice on Thursday surrounded by her ...

01 Jan 2024 at 14:20

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Donegal farmers to receive €17.3 million in advance ACRES payments

The 3,000 Donegal farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) who haven’t received their advance payments will receive payments totalling €17.3 million over the coming weeks. Announcing details of the interim payments, the ...

16 Feb 2024 at 06:43

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Nearly 5,000 Donegal farmers in ACRES – McConalogue

Nearly 5,000 farmers from across Donegal will benefit from the new ACRES scheme, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue. ACRES forms part of Ireland's Common Agricultural ...

02 Mar 2023 at 09:03

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Cheques presented from fundraisers at night in memory of the late Noreen McGarvey

The presentation of cheques from a tribute night held in memory of the late Noreen McGarvey in Burtonport was made last week. The variety concert for the late councillor last month was organised by her Burtonport Variety Group in ...

14 Aug 2024 at 06:26

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ACRES Donegal announce events to will focus on the role of women in agriculture

The ACRES Co-operation team for Donegal have announced details of two events that will focus on the role of women in agriculture. The team have brought together a range of experts to discuss this important topic and showcase ...

11 Aug 2024 at 15:51

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‘Every child is entitled to the support they require’ - Margarite Meehan

A Burtonport woman is set to run the Omagh Half Marathon to fundraise for children with additional needs. Margarite Meehan who is from Lackenagh, Burtonport is participating in the half marathon, which is 22km, on Sunday, ...

14 Mar 2024 at 15:51

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In pictures: Six-bed lakeside Donegal home on sale for under €450,000

Located on the outskirts of Loughanure, this six-bed property has been built to a high standard and features views over Loughanure Lake, numerous external outhouses and approximately 7.5 Acres of land. Please click on ...

17 Aug 2024 at 11:16

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Donegal’s highest numbers of unpaid ACRES is a ‘failure of political leadership’

The Government has been slammed for the high number of unpaid ACRES payments in Donegal. ACRES payments are part of Ireland's Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme, a national results-based scheme designed to support ...

13 Aug 2025 at 18:06

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