Fodder delivery to Donegal's flood-hit farmers a 'Godsend'

The first of two consignments of silage to be distributed to Donegal farmers affected by last month's devastating floods arrived in the county last night.

Four trailers from Navan brought over 100 bales of fodder to the Inishowen Co-Op in Buncrana from where they will be distributed to flood-hit farmers who do not qualify for the aid package set up by the Government.

A further 60 bales are due to arrive today.

Among those who greeted the arrival of the consignment was Francis Byrnes, Donegal IFA environment chairperson.

He said the support from the farmers in the southern parts of the country was a "Godsend" and "very welcome." Photo shows representatives from the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) and local farmers with the bales of silage which arrived in Buncrana last night.