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Convoy Firm Sold

Wholesale and retail grocery group BWG has acquired Convoy-based rival Morris Brothers for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1952, Morris Brothers is a family-run wholesale and retail grocery company. It has annual revenues of about €30 million, is profitable and employs 30 staff. The company’s owners, Fintan Morris and Joseph Morris, and its employees are remaining with the business.

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Half here unsure how to vote on Fiscal Treaty

Almost half the people in this county are unsure as how to vote on the Fiscal Treaty, according to a survey carried out by Donegal on Sunday this weekend.

Concerns over water in Letterkenny

Residents’ complaints about problems with their water supply in one part of Letterkenny are being ‘fobbed off’ by the HSE and the council, a local councillor has claimed.

Councillors query enforcement of on-street alcohol ban

A Letterkenny Town Councillor has called on gardaí to enforce the town’s on-street drinking ban.

Sport rss

Mark McHugh Donegal gets away from Cavan's Killian Clarke during the Ulster senior championship in Breffni Park on Sunday. Photo Thomas Gallagher 2205TG23

Cavan challenge crushed

Donegal cruised into the Ulster championship quarter-final against a lightweight Cavan challenge in Breffni Park on Sunday.

Colm McFadden

McFadden hungry for more silverware

Colm McFadden finally got his hands on Ulster silverware last summer and he enjoyed it so much that he craves to do it all again this year.

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Oxx duo geared towards Guineas

John Oxx expects to be represented by Born To Sea and the promising Takar in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 26.

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Durcan still has the desire

If Donegal are to retain their Ulster Championship crown they are going to have to work harder and even put in a bigger effort than they did last year.

The race for the Anglo Celt begins with all eyes on Jim McGuinness who is keeping a good grip on the Cup. Credit Darren Kidd/Presseye.com

Let the games begin . . .

The wait for the Donegal defence of the Anglo Celt is over as they set the Ulster Senior Football Championship in motion this afternoon with Cavan the opponents in Kingspan Breffni Park (3.30 p.m.)

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Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video

An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.

Lifestyle rss

The show garden which won the silver medal in Bloom in 2012. referred to as the Allingham garden because of the poem Four Ducks on a Pond which featured in it. 1705MD Show garden.JPG

RTÉ Supergarden winner at Kee’s of Laghey

Customers of Kee’s of Laghey garden store are in for a treat this Saturday when RTÉ supergarden show winner James McConnell visits. James will speak to customers at 2pm and it promises to be an entertaining and informative presentation.

Highland Radio's Country Boy, Tommy Rosney.

Charity Country night for MS

Country music fans from across the north west are in treat with a top weekend of entertainment coming up all in the name of a good local cause.

Pictured in the Walled Garden of Harry's Restaurant, gardener Gareth Austin and Donal Doherty gather the freshest of vegetables for the menu. Events during InishFood include a Pick & Taste walk through the garden.

Ireland’s top Foodies descend on Donegal

While Grianan of Aileach will be re-conquered this weekend with an invasion of people celebrating the ancient fort’s heritage and culture, another big invasion will be taking place just down the road in Bridgend, where Harry’s Restaurant is hosting Inishfood 2012.

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Now that summer is almost here, give your wardrobe a stylish update with tropical prints. Always with the latest trends, Ireland’s leading online department store, Littlewoods Ireland, has a great selection of these hot prints for your wardrobe. For vibrant summer style delivered direct to your door within 4 days, www.littlewoodsireland.ie is your one stop shop.

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Banshees, fairies and leprechauns - Donegal’s folklore, part of what we are

Irish folklore is part of our heritage and the tradition of storytelling runs strongly through our veins. It would be difficult to find an Irish person who did not hear the stories of ‘Oisin in the Land of Youth’ or ‘The Children of King Lir’.

Community rss

Donegal Town Famine Walk

The school community of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, together with selected representative pupils and staff from Saint Francis N.S,, Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala and the Glebe National school will join together to perform the annual ”Commemorative Walk of Tears” famine walk in Donegal Town at 9.30am on Friday next, May 25.

21st anniversary of Ballyshannon NW Hospice Support Group

The Ballyshannon North West Hospice Support Group are 21 years in existence this month and are hosting an Evening of Remembrance, Celebration and Information this Friday, May 18 at 7.30pm in Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel.

Death of Hughie Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Hughie Gallagher of 22 Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny.

Dinny Mc Ginley TD who officially launched the Community County Forum web site in Termon. Photo Brian McDaid 0405bd317

County Community Forum launches website

The Donegal County Community Forum (DCCF) launched its brand new website on Friday evening in An Craoibhín in Termon.

Unionist politician Chris McGimpsey who will deliver the Isaac Butt Memorial lecture.

Chris McGimpsey to deliver Isaac Butt Lecture

This year’s annual Isaac Butt Memorial Service and Lecture will take place on Sunday week next, May 20th in Stranorlar, beginning with a service at 7pm in Stranorlar Church of Ireland, followed by the laying of a wreath on Butt’s grave in the adjoining churchyard.

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