Small farmers set for increased CAP payments
An Irish MEP says small farmers are in line for increased payments under the new Common Agricultural Policy. EU countries are negotiating the new CAP…
Latest 14 day rate
All local electoral areas in the region are below the national average 14 day rate of Covid-19 infection per 100,000 people. The latest daily figures…
More needs to be done to help mica homeowners
A Donegal TD says homeowners affected by defective mica blocks need action not ‘more broken promises.’ Independent Deputy, Thomas Pringle is criticising the government for…
Seán MacDiarmada Summer School goes online for second year
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former Tanaiste and Justice Minister Michael McDowell will be among the speakers at this year’s online Seán MacDiarmada Summer School…
Donegal mother campaigns for restrictions on junk food marketing to children
Breege Doherty, a mother of one from Stranorlar in Donegal, has been spearheading a campaign by the Irish Heart Foundation for curbs on junk food…
Agri Week: Beef Regulator must be afforded proper powers. Farmers return ringside at marts. Government urged to fight European Council of Ministers
Coming up on the Show this week: 01.45 Tim Cullinan demands that the new Food Regulator be able to hold processors and retailer to account.…
Shass Mountain Farmers will recieve payments in 2021
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that farmers and landowners affected by the Shass mountain landslide in Drumkeeran in July of last year…
Kevin Comiskey on O’Rourke’s Table Fundraiser
Kevin Comiskey spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about the O’Rourke’s Table ‘Stepping it Up’ fundraiser. They hope to develop a new walkway around O’Rourke’s…