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New turf laws - Looking to rural Donegal to save the planet “is crazy”

New legislation banning the sale or gifting of turf will disproportionately affect people in rural Donegal who are already struggling with rising energy costs. That is according to Cllr Micheál Naughton (FF) who has hit out at the shortsightedness ...

13 Apr 2022 at 12:30

National News

Green Party members defend ‘workable’ proposals amid turf ban row

Green Party politicians have hit back at critics of plans to curtail the commercial sale of turf, calling it a “life-saving” measure. The leader of the Green Party said on Tuesday that the proposal, which has attracted the ire of some backbench ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:03

Local News

Councillor says he'll go to jail to protect the rights of turf-cutters

A councillor said he is willing to go to jail if the proposed ban on the commercial sale of turf is to be introduced. The proposal has been seen by many as an attack on rural Ireland not least of all by Independent Councillor Michael Mc ...

22 Apr 2022 at 11:36

National News

New 4-part TG4 series exploring Ireland's peatlands to air this April

A new 4-part series exploring Ireland's complex relationship with its peatlands will air on TG4 this April. An Fód Deireanach, or The Last Sod, will be presented by author and presenter Manchán Magan as he takes viewers on a visually ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:57

Local News

Public information meetings for farmers about EU-funded Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE Integrated Project

Two public information meetings will be held in Donegal in the coming week about the Wild Atlantic Nature project. The EU-funded Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE Integrated Project (IP) is a nine-year environmental project (2021-2029) led ...

03 Apr 2022 at 08:50

National News

€20m funding approved to conserve 'vitally important' blanket bogs in Ireland

Over €20m in funding will help conserve Ireland's "vitally important" blanket bogs. That's according to the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, who launched the €20.6million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic ...

13 May 2022 at 16:36

What's On

Treasures in Our Bogs being celebrated in Glenties during Heritage Week

The Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group has embarked on a multi-year project exploring our bogs in a multi-faceted way, entitled Treasures in Our Bogs. As part of this year’s theme of celebrating Ireland’s living heritage ...

15 Aug 2023 at 12:06

South Donegal

In pictures: Treasures in Our Bogs concert at the Market Hall in Glenties

As part of this year’s theme of celebrating Ireland’s living heritage during National Heritage Week, the Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group hosted Treasures in Our Bogs exhibition of photographs, bog oak sculptures, ...

19 Aug 2023 at 12:05

Northern Ireland

I’ll never give up hope his body will be found, says sister of Columba McVeigh

The sister of one of the final of Northern Ireland’s Disappeared to remain missing has said she will never give up hope or stop praying that he will be found. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was ...

31 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Glenties MD

Deepening local connections to peatland habitats through primary schools

A new primary school programme has been designed to educate children on the environmental and economic advantages of our blanket bogs. The education programme aspect of the project takes children on a journey ...

13 Jun 2023 at 13:48

National News

Humphreys announces plan to turn Irish bogs into 'ideal locations for recreational use'

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced an initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs. Minister Heather Humphreys announced the new approach today (May 31) with ...

31 May 2023 at 12:26

Local News

Green Party ministers express concern at Donegal bog slide

Green Party Ministers have expressed their concern following the bog slide that occurred at the site of the Meenbog Wind Farm near Ballybofey last week. A cross-border multi-agency group has convened to ...

19 Nov 2020 at 17:45

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