Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 Saint Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and now is the time to get your thinking hats on !! Start planning and get
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Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices 29th January, 2017
Oiche Na Feile Bride – St Brigid’s Crosses Saint Brigid’s Crosses will be made in the Parish Centre on Tuesday night, 31st January, beginning at 8.00 p.m. Supper will be
Information Regarding Donegal Person of the Year 2016
Donegal Person of the Year 2016 The parish received the great news that Stephen McCahill has been announced as the 2016 Donegal Person of the Year. Stephen McCahill will be
Community Notices 22nd January, 2017
Community Notices Night Classes at St. Columba’s Comprehensive Courses run every Tuesday night from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. For information regarding courses, check http://www.glentiescomp.com ~~~~~~~~ Night Classes in St.
The 2016 Donegal Person of the Year
Donegal Person of the Year for 2016 The people of Ardara are proud and delighted to learn, that our very own Stephen McCahill is this years recipient of the Donegal Person
Another Cloud Over Ardara
Pat Gavigan Pat Gavigan passed away around 2pm yesterday, Sunday January 15th, in the company of his wonderful wife Diane and family members at his home in Beagh. Pat truly
Goodbye to James
Goodbye to James One of Ardara’s most popular characters passed away on Friday evening 13th January, when the news was announced that James Whoriskey of Meetinadea had died just days
Community Notices: 15th January, 2017
The Chiropodist The Chiropodist will be in St. Shanaghan House this coming Tuesday 17th January. Carers Support Group Carers Support Group meets in Killybegs Hospital Day Centre on Monday,
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great
Last death in the parish in 2016
Paddy Ward The news of the death of Paddy Ward of Roechrow, Ardara just after Christmas was greeted by shock and sadness by all. Paddy was a gentle and kind
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices 8th January 2017
The Knit and Rip Club The Knit and Rip Club resumes operation on Monday, 9th January in St. Shanaghan House at 7.30 p.m. Anyone interested in two hours of craft
Sudden Death of Gerard
Sudden Death of Gerard The community of Ardara was numbed on Saturday December 17th when the news broke of the death of Gerard Slowey suddenly at his home in
Community Notices
St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society would like to thank all who supported their recent Christmas
Local News
Vincent (Aun) Gallagher, Wife Dies Famous Donegal and Ardara man Vincent (Aun) said goodbye to his lovely wife Vera on Wednesday December 14th after an extended sickness. Indeed like everything
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great event with so much organised.
A Big Man Says Goodbye to Ardara
A Big Man Says Goodbye to Ardara Last Sunday December 4th, the sad news filtered through that Tommy Maloney had passed away. Tommy was from that generation of great Brackey
Community Notices
PADRE PIO FILM AND GLOVE Padre Pio film and Glove will be shown in St. Shanaghan House on this coming Tuesday at 2.00 pm. All are welcome. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOCIAL EVENING
Our Man is Very Busy
Councillor Terence Slowey has been so busy since he took up the position of Chairman of Donegal County Council earlier in the year. His appointments have been vast and varied,
The Best There Has Ever Been
This Friday night November 25th at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel, the second edition of Duchas will be officially launched by the present Chairman of Donegal County Council, local
Community Notices
Please Support our Local Shops this Christmas Ardara Traders have organised a Shopping Spree in Ardara this Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November. This is a wonderful opportunity to
People Who Left Us This Past Week
People Who Left Us This Past Week Brid Meehan Brid Meehan was a lovely lady to all who knew her, and her death after a long and difficult sickness
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices
Duchas Launch in conjunction with Owenea FM On Friday November 25th this year at 8 pm, we will launch the second edition of Duchas. This is the 2016 Christmas edition
The Parish says Goodbye to Two of our Oldest Ladies this Week
The Parish says goodbye to two of our oldest ladies this week Rose Connolly Rose Connolly of Beagh was buried on Friday this week. Rose was a true lady to
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices
Community Notices The Annual Card Game in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, will be held in Teague’s, Ardara, on Friday, 11th November, beginning at 8.00pm. ~~~~~~
Community Notices
Scor na nOg Ardara G.A.A. club are holding Scor na nOg in the clubhouse on Friday 11th of November at 7.30pm. Competitions in solo singing, recitation, ballad and instrumental groups,
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
Community Notices
HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS DISCO There will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Disco for all primary school children in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel onFriday, 28th October. Lots of prizes for best
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
Recent Deaths of Popular Members of our Community
Thomas Boyd Thomas from Lackaduff was a very popular member of our community. He was a highly respected farmer and a wonderful neighbour to all  who know him.  Thomas met
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR At The Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Christmas Craft Fair The third Christmas craft fair in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel will be taking place on Saturday 26th November 2016. So if you’re a confirmed shopaholic or have
Balor Theatre Company Comes To Ardara
COMEDY IN THE HERITAGE CENTRE Balor Rep Theatre Company presents Fly Me To The Moon By Marie Jones. Directed by Kieran Quinn. With Cathleen Bradley and Orla Mullan. Sunday October 9th in The
Ardara Matchmaking Festival
  Ardara Matchmaking Festival Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2016 This popular weekend has seen many Matches Matchmaking with the world famous Matchmaker Willie Daly Willie Daly Matchmaker will be
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling Duchas, the local annual for Ardara, Glenties, Killybegs and surrounding areas will be launching the Christmas and 2016 edition in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Friday November 25th
Well Done Boys
Well Done Boys People are too often very fond of complaining about our environment in general and less quick to praise work well done. So congratulations to all the members
Jiving Classes Return
Jiving Classes Return On Thursday September 29th at 8.30 pm, the very popular jiving sessions return to the Heritage Centre. Everyone is welcome, and whether you just enjoy a while
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition. Â Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to
The Johnny Doherty Festival
The Next Big Festival on the Way – The 2016 Johnny Doherty Music & Dancing Festival 23rd – 25th September 2016 This year, the Johnny Doherty festival will be huge
National Heritage Week Events
National Heritage Week Events Wednesday, 24th August Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk: 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Starting at Tramore and crossing the headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield, where a shuttle
Nathan Carter
Nathan Carter People from the region are welcome to join Nathan Carter for the recording of his new TV series, featuring special guests, music and chat, at the Knocknarea Arena
Congratulations Celine
Congratulations Celine Celine Gallagher will next Tueday open her new Beauty Shop at West End Ardara called The Skin Buff Clinic. Celine is no stranger to this business having worked
Duchas Time Again
Duchas Time Again The committee of the Duchas Annual is actively seeking articles for the Annual Edition at Christmas. Articles must not exceed 1500 words and must relate in a
New Vet In Town
New Vet Opens in Ardara Congratulations to our new Vet in town. Ardara welcomes Dr. Veronika Vivien who opened her practice in the town centre. She may be contacted on
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at 2017 Cup of Tae Festival
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at the 2017 Cup of Tae Festival The Cup of Tae Festival Committee has just announced that the famous Donegal fiddler Martin McGinley will be
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years In Business
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years in Business The Present Day is celebrating 20 years in business this coming Wednesday 10th August from 12pm – 8pm, running until Saturday 13th
Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
  A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the