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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. ~~~~~~

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Duchas Calling

Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition.  Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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