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Pigs being slaughtered and dumped due to labour shortages

A shortage of workers at abattoirs and lorry drivers has left an estimated 120,000 pigs stranded on farms, with hundreds being killed and dumped. In the UK, pig farmers have been warning about pigs left on farms long after they should have gone to ...

06 Oct 2021 at 12:00

Local News

Peppa Pig returns home after her time by the seaside at popular Donegal beach . . .

Here's a wee story that should put a smile on your face. Sometimes we just need a small bit of sunshine in our lives to make things that little bit better. Last week this writer happened to find a very nice Peppa Pig soft toy beside the bins at ...

03 Feb 2020 at 15:20

Local News

Runaway pig rescued in Donegal after large operation

An on-the-run pig was rescued in Donegal Town. Killian McLaughlin of the Wild Ireland anmal sanctuary in Burnfoot was among those to join with Animals In Need, the Donegal-based charity. This was one of AIN's more unusual cases with the black ...

10 Mar 2023 at 13:36

Pictures & Videos

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Pig Racing at the Salmon Inn, Mullinasole (2012)

We have delved deep into the Donegal photographic archive with a gallery of pictures taken during an entertaining day's pig racing held in aid of Cregg House at the Salmon Inn, Mullinasole (2012). Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next ...

25 Jun 2021 at 11:18

Local News

Look out Killybegs ... ‘The Two Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig’ are in town shortly!

There’s a flurry of excitement in and around Killybegs at the moment as parents and children pool their talents and resources in the build-up to one dramatic event - the long-awaited return of children’s drama and variety to the town. ...

27 Apr 2023 at 10:24

Local News

All Creatures Great and Small at Donegal Animals in Need

The Letterkenny Pound continues to fill up with unwanted dogs and Animals In Need (AIN) perseveres in rescuing them. Another five dogs were taken from the Pound this week, amongst them two unsocialised, terrified collie pups. The ...

16 Mar 2023 at 11:45

Glenties MD

George the pig has over a thousand Facebook friends

There is a pig in Gaoth Dobhair who has more Facebook friends than many people. The pig, known on Facebook as George Gallagher, presently has over 1,000 friends on the social platform and that figure is growing regularly. The ...

07 Feb 2022 at 18:37

National News

Irish pig farmers begin receiving PEPS2 payments worth up to €100,000

Payments to Irish pig farmers of up to €100,000 have commenced, the Minister for Agriculture has confirmed. Minister Charlie McConalogue today (September 12) confirmed payments under the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 ...

12 Sept 2022 at 16:14

Arts & Entertainment

Everything parents should know about Peppa Pig show coming to Ireland this May

24 Apr 2024 at 16:33

Arts & Entertainment

Donegal arts centre launches new literary journal

A new literary journal being published by a Donegal arts centre will offer a new platform for emerging writers to showcase their work. The Pig’s Back is a literary prose journal publishing new short fiction and ...

01 Feb 2022 at 21:01

South Donegal

In pictures: Pigs Can Fly reunite in Pettigo for fundraising dance

A fundraising dance in aid of North West Hospice & The Marie Cairns Comfort Fund took place at the Termon Complex in Pettigo last night, with Pigs Can Fly reunited for one night to support the event. Please ...

11 Feb 2024 at 17:39

National News

'I am acutely aware of the challenges' - IFA pig protest paused after McConalogue meeting

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is "acutely aware" of challenges facing the Irish pig sector. The comment comes following a meeting with the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) yesterday evening ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:13

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