Donegal tweed makers call for legal protection of product

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Makers of the famous Donegal tweed are calling for specific legal protection for their product.

Weavers in County Donegal say they are increasingly facing cheaper imitations of their material.

The industry is hoping to secure a protected status from the EU for the tweed, known for its distinctive flecks of colour.

Kieran Molloy, from Molloy and Sons, says many variations on the market are not made there.

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