Ardara 5K
There was a large attendance at the Ardara GAA 5K event held on St. Stephen’s day, which started and finished at the new Club Rooms. Congratulations to Declan Gillespie who
Year: 2015
Local news
The Gaa function in the clubhouse on Tuesday 29 December is an opportunity for the club to acknowledge all adult members who helped the club in anyway this year as
Crannogbui N.S. School Play
The photos are of the pupils from Crannógbuí N.S. performing in the Christmas school play “Tinsel & Tea Towels”. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the school
Ardara’s latest movie trailer!
Is it Star Wars – The Force Awakens, we hear you cry? Well no, not exactly, but in terms of local Box Office, it’s going to be right up there.
Christmas disco for primary school children
A Christmas disco will be held tomorrow night the 22nd of December from 7 to 9 pm in the Nesbitt Arms. In aid of Brackey N.S. We hope to see
20th December News
Ardara Care of the Aged: Dinner will be served in St Shanaghan House Day Centre on Christmas Day at 12.30 pm. Anyone who would like some company on the day
14th December News
Ardara Care of the Aged: Dinner will be served in St Shanaghan House Day Centre on Christmas Day at 12.30 pm. Anyone who would like some company on the day
Ardara News 11th Dec
Chiropidist: The Chiropidist will be in St Shanaghan House next Tuesday 15th December. Ardara Care of the Aged: A Mass and Special Blessing for the sick will take place at
The Ardara Town Trail
1. The Nesbitt Arms Hotel The Nesbitts from Direltown, The Shire of Berwick, were first granted land on 20th December,1669. They were mainly responsible for Ardara’s development. 2. Heritage Centre
Duchas 2015
The Launch of the Duchas will take place on the 4th of December 2015 The Duchas will replace the Dearcadh as the Town annual publication In a new step this year
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend
The Ardara Matchmaking Weekend will be held on Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November with some of Irelands top Country Bands in town along with the usual banter of the Matchmaking Weekend.
Owenea river
This river has a fine reputation for Salmon fishing, especially Grilse, Sea Trout, and a small population of Brown Trout.
St Shanaghan House
The Day Centre at St Shanaghan House is now open on Monday and Tuesday for lunch and various activities.
A moment in our lives
There are moments in all our lives when we take a breath and realise that this is a moment we may never see again. When Club Chairman of 2009 John
Christmas Craft Fair
There will be a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 6th December in Shielas Restaurant in the Heritage Centre from 2 to 6 pm.
Radio station gains new 100-day licence
Donegal Sounds Ltd, the parent company of OweneaFM, the Ardara based community radio station, has secured its third 100-day licence contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Ardara Shopping Spree
he Ardara Shopping Spree takes place from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th December. Ardara has many events throughout the year for people to come and visit and this year is no exception with all businesses and shops putting in a special effort to make this a great shopping spree and to add to the ocassion there are many events coinciding with the Spree to make this one to remember: These include: new business opening, re launch of Ardara.ie, the launch of the new community magazine Duchas, top country star Jim Devine comes to town, Sile will do free afternoon teas on Sunday with donations to the Lights, Childrens party and disco on Sunday at 3pm and Santa arrives on Sunday at 3.30pm to the childrens party, Glenties Brass Band along with Imelda Heena and the Choir will do carols on the diamond from 5.30pm Sunday, the Ardara Ladies Championship Team along with the Ardara Cailin Deas will switch on the Christmas Lights.
Congratulations Gallaghers Bakery
ongratulation to Declan and all in the Gallaghers Bakery on receiving two Awards in the last few weeks. They were victorious in the Export and Entrepreneurship categories at the Bord Bia Food & Drink Awards for their Purebred and Promise Gluten Free brands.
30th November News
Congratulations Gallaghers Bakery: Congratulation to Declan and all in the Gallaghers Bakery on receiving two Awards in the last few weeks. They were victorious in the Export and Entrepreneurship categories
23rd November News
Radio station gains new 100-day licence: Donegal Sounds Ltd, the parent company of OweneaFM, the Ardara based community radio station, has secured its third 100-day licence contract with the Broadcasting
16th November News
Christmas Craft Fair: There will be a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 6th December in Shielas Restaurant in the Heritage Centre from 2 to 6 pm. New and used goods
9th November News
Christmas Craft Fayre: The Christmas Craft Fare will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel again this year on Saturday 28th November from 11am to 6pm. To book a table
Mock Wedding this Sunday
wonderful cast has been assembled for the Mock Wedding which is a fundraiser for the Christmas Lights.
Just For Men: Just for men is a Free evening workshop on positive thinking techniques. Tuesday 10th Nov, Ardara Heritage Centre 7.30-8.30pm. Inquiries contact 087 9031389 “Introduction to Tai Chi
Local News, 14th of September
Modern Dance Classes Return: This Thursday night in the Heritage Centre at 8.30pm, we have the return of Dance Classes. Focus mainly on Jive, Waltz and Quick Step with some others
Local News 7th of September
Paddy McGill Memorial Lecture: The Paddy McGill Memorial Lecture will take place in the Heritage Centre, on next Saturday evening 12th September at 8.30pm. The topic will be “Irish Internal
Local News 31st of August 2015
One Day Retreat to Lough Derg: There will be a one day retreat to Lough Derg on next Sunday 6th September. For more information and bookings contact Patsy McHugh on 087 3927627.
Local news July 28th 2015
Johnny Doherty Weekend: Will take place on 25th to 27th September. “Cherish the Ladies” Concert will take place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on the Saturday night. Tickets are currently on sale for the Concert as it will sell out fairly quickly. Tickets can be purchased at the Hotel for €20.00
Ardara says Failte, Bienvenue, Welcome…
Ardara will be buzzing this weekend, as it hosts it’s annual Melting Pot festival,