# Ducks
Last year
2022
THE MORNING LEAD
'Potential fraud' in poultry farm planning applications investigated in the North
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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# Netherlands
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.
# sharing the halls
This school closes every year to let a duck guide her babies through the halls
The best excuse to stay home from school.
# Take a Break
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.
# Take a Break
Who imagined squeezing a bunch of rubber ducks could be this hilarious?
This is what a duck army sounds like.
# run over
A Florida man has been jailed for killing a family of ducklings with his lawnmower
Jason Falbo plead guilty to animal cruelty charges.
# Red Tape
This war veteran was charged for keeping 14 ducks that helped his PTSD
The ducks were part of Darin Welker’s treatment for PTSD.
# Dáil talk
State of the Nation: Questions for Heather
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
# parks and reproductions
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…
# quebec
Motorcyclists die after car stops to let ducks cross the road
The driver of the car was found guilty of dangerous driving causing death.
# down town
Appeal for information after three ducks stolen from nursing home
Yes, three ducks… Their names are Jemima, Pete and Angus.
# quackers
Bray has some very unusual local election candidates
There for you, whatever the feather.
# university college duckling
UCD have installed a special ramp for nervous ducklings
The cuteness. It’s overwhelming.
# waddle we do
Ducklings take leap of faith from high ledge at UCD campus
Hands down the most nerve-racking video you’ll see today.
# WADDLing
These 13 ducklings believe the man who rescued them is their mum
Is ‘aduckable’ a thing? Can we make it a thing?
# lucky ducks
This kitten and duckling taking a nap together are you this morning
Kitten and duckling spoons.
# ducks in a row
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.
# duckumentary
Cork's ducks are talking, according to this hilarious duckumentary
Almost certainly the best talking duck clip you’ll see today.
# Animal Cruelty
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.
# Bird Flu
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.
# Crispy Duck
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.
# police camera action
High-speed police chase interrupted... by rogue ducks
WE HAVE A DUCK EMERGENCY.
# Me Nerves
Ducklings jumping off a ledge may be the most suspenseful moment of your day
Your heart will be in your mouth.
# fiesta bowl
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.
# Lilywhites
Watching some college ball tonight? Keep an eye out for Oregon's all-white kit
Or ‘uniforms’ as they say in the States.
# DuckTales
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.
# DUCK FOR COVER
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.
# Duckling Friday
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?
# Caption Competition
Caption competition: The safe quack code
Why did the ducklings cross the road in Dublin city centre today? Tell us in our comments section…
