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# Ducks

Last year
2022
'Potential fraud' in poultry farm planning applications investigated in the North
A report by
Niall Sargent
Noteworthy cross-border project reveals serious concerns over the authenticity of documents claimed to be from an Irish State body.
Falsified or altered Teagasc letters used in 23 poultry farm planning cases in the North, Noteworthy reveals
Both national and local authorities in the North are currently investigating the issue
Several cases of dumping of poultry litter discovered in Northern Ireland since 2015
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Jul 6th 2022, 12:05 AM
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Second case of bird flu found in Ireland
The risk to humans is deemed to be “very low”.
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Jan 13th 2017, 6:29 PM
390,000 ducks and hens in northern Europe culled over bird flu fears
The birds were culled in the space of three days in Sweden and the Netherlands following a resurgence in the virus across Europe.
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Nov 28th 2016, 2:45 PM
This school closes every year to let a duck guide her babies through the halls
The best excuse to stay home from school.
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May 5th 2016, 8:53 AM
Duck who lost his feet to frostbite waddles once again, thanks to 3D technology
Phillip the duck is back waddling after getting fitted with prosthetic feet.
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Apr 19th 2016, 11:26 AM
Who imagined squeezing a bunch of rubber ducks could be this hilarious?
This is what a duck army sounds like.
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Sep 2nd 2015, 2:10 PM
A Florida man has been jailed for killing a family of ducklings with his lawnmower
Jason Falbo plead guilty to animal cruelty charges.
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Jul 28th 2015, 2:27 PM
This war veteran was charged for keeping 14 ducks that helped his PTSD
The ducks were part of Darin Welker’s treatment for PTSD.
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Oct 30th 2014, 10:00 PM
State of the Nation: Questions for Heather
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Sep 26th 2014, 8:55 AM
This Russian farmer is incredibly effective at herding his ducks
We’re impressed.
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Aug 7th 2014, 10:40 AM
Are those pesky seagulls edging out the ducks in Stephen's Green? No, say the experts...
People have noticed a drop in the number of ducks in the park recently — but apparently it’s nothing to do with seagulls “losing the run of themselves” again…
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Aug 3rd 2014, 9:15 AM
Motorcyclists die after car stops to let ducks cross the road
The driver of the car was found guilty of dangerous driving causing death.
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Jun 20th 2014, 5:54 PM
Appeal for information after three ducks stolen from nursing home
Yes, three ducks… Their names are Jemima, Pete and Angus.
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May 27th 2014, 12:53 PM
The post-election poster debacle has already begun
Fowl play on Bray Harbour.
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May 26th 2014, 10:30 AM
Bray has some very unusual local election candidates
There for you, whatever the feather.
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May 12th 2014, 7:30 PM
UCD have installed a special ramp for nervous ducklings
The cuteness. It’s overwhelming.
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May 12th 2014, 4:24 PM
Ducklings take leap of faith from high ledge at UCD campus
Hands down the most nerve-racking video you’ll see today.
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May 7th 2014, 7:57 AM
These 13 ducklings believe the man who rescued them is their mum
Is ‘aduckable’ a thing? Can we make it a thing?
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May 6th 2014, 2:30 PM
This kitten and duckling taking a nap together are you this morning
Kitten and duckling spoons.
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May 4th 2014, 8:49 AM
Cricket team bowled out for princely sum of 3
For non cricket fans out there, that is akin to Mike Tyson getting beaten by a Frank Bruno sneeze after 0.6 seconds of Round One.
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Apr 28th 2014, 6:40 PM
Cork's ducks are talking, according to this hilarious duckumentary
Almost certainly the best talking duck clip you’ll see today.
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Jan 3rd 2014, 7:33 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Oct 11th 2013, 4:49 PM
Love/Hate blamed for decapitated ducks
Animal Rights group ARAN is willing to offer a reward of €1500 if someone comes forward with information that leads to a conviction.
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Oct 11th 2013, 12:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here are the nine things you need to know this morning, as we head into the weekend…
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Oct 11th 2013, 8:45 AM
9-year-old boy dies from bird flu in Cambodia
The boy had carried dead and sick bird from a cage for food preparation before he became ill.
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Aug 19th 2013, 8:47 AM
FF candidate insists he didn't intend to be 'racist' towards Chinese community
Joe Crowley, a Fianna Fáil Local Area Representative in Limerick city, was quoted in the Limerick Leader today accusing three Chinese men with fishing rods of snaring duck to sell in their restaurants.
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Aug 1st 2013, 8:30 PM
Tournament: Which animal is the most bad-ass?
You may be surprised by the outcome.
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Jun 12th 2013, 2:46 PM
Hero police officers save a family of ducks
Quacking hell!
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Jun 5th 2013, 10:50 AM
Orphaned ducks drink milk from a cat in Co. Offaly
Ducks drink milk? Who knew?
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May 23rd 2013, 3:22 PM
High-speed police chase interrupted... by rogue ducks
WE HAVE A DUCK EMERGENCY.
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May 16th 2013, 2:01 PM
Ducklings jumping off a ledge may be the most suspenseful moment of your day
Your heart will be in your mouth.
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May 13th 2013, 4:15 PM
VIDEO: The rarest play in American football happened last night
Apparently, there hasn’t been a one-point safety in college football for eight years.
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Jan 4th 2013, 10:30 PM
Watching some college ball tonight? Keep an eye out for Oregon's all-white kit
Or ‘uniforms’ as they say in the States.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 4:49 PM
VIDEO: watch ducks swimming for the first time, and bloody loving it
These adult ducks had been neglected and kept in cramped conditions. Watch as they get their feet wet for the first time.
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Oct 5th 2012, 7:00 PM
Nailbiter of the Day: Ducks crossing a five-lane motorway
This was one lucky escape for a mother duck and her flock of baby ducklings.
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Sep 5th 2012, 2:19 PM
It's Friday so here's a slideshow of ducklings from around the world
Sure don’t we need a little cheering up given it’s Friday the 13th?
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Jan 13th 2012, 2:18 PM
Caption competition: The safe quack code
Why did the ducklings cross the road in Dublin city centre today? Tell us in our comments section…
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Apr 28th 2011, 5:13 PM