Slowey but Surely
Today sees the fantastic 4 take off from Maynooth in Co Kildare, cycling all the way back to Ardara, in aid of Cancer care West and the Kevin Bell Repatriation
Brian Herron
Owenea River Rest Opening Soon
We are Glad to announce that Ardara’s first ever glamping and motor home site is near completion, and are hoping to be taking bookings for August. With 4 individual Cabins
Annual Oliver Boyle Memorial 25 Card Drive
Sunday 10th of February sees the annual 25 card drive in the Corner House Ardara @ 8pm all proceeds go to care of the aged.
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre A series of Acting Workshops for adults will be starting soon at the Heritage Centre including Acting Technique, Scene Study, Improv, beginning with a
Line Dancing/ Zumba Classes
Beginners Line dancing every Thursday in the heritage in the heritage center @ 7pm. Also Zumba Fitness every Tuesday in the heritage center @ 7pm. for more information call Bridget
V2 Boutique by Verve
Its with great enthusiasm that we can announce the opening of V2 Boutique by The Verve in Ardara tomorrow 21st of September @ 2pm. ABOUT Mary Meehan formerly Kennedy
The Annual Margaret and Gerard Slowey Charity BBQ
It was another successful BBQ We would like to thank Stephen and Mairead Slowey for all their hard work, the Corner house for providing the venue, the staff for providing
Cardiac First Responders Ardara
Cardiac First Responder volunteers are urgently need in and around the Ardara Area Training, uniform and equipment will be provided in return for a community to respond, as and when
merry christmas
For everyone out there who either lived or stayed in our wonderful town or either passed through we wish you the most happiest Christmas and a prosperous New Year, for
Songs For Grace
Songs For Grace Tomorrow Friday the 8th @ 9pm Nancy’s will host a small fundraiser for 16 year old Grace Fischer! Many moons ago, Libby (Graces Mam) and her
Xmas Craft Fair A Great Success
This years 4th Xmas Craft Fair in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel Was another great success!! With over 30 stalls and crafters there on the day it drew a lovely crowd.
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market Tomorrow 2nd of December see’s the last of the Kilclooney Country Market’s as the festive period warms up. For your last chance to gain that special gift for
Fly Tying Classes
Fly Tying Classes For all the fishing enthusiasts, the Ceili House Ardara are going to be running Fly Tying classes weekly starting Thursday 30th of November at 8.30 pm. This is
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post. Some of the information was out of date, so the post was deleted. If you were looking for information on festivals and events, click
South of the Border Festival
South of the Border Festival A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of February Jimmy Kennedy’s mother Anna Baskin was an Ardara
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series As the winter sets in and the nights get longer, the Beehive Bar is happy to announce that we will be running a series
Public Meeting on Future of Owenea River
There will be a public meeting on Friday, 24th February at 8.00pm in Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara between anglers, commercial fishermen and all interested on the future of salmon on
New Year’s Day Swim
Sunday the 1st of January 2017 A great crowd braved the cold Northerly wind on Sunday last to take part in the annual New Year’s Day Swim (or ‘Jersey Dip’,
GAA Awards night
Wednesday the 28th of December A great night was had by all last night in the Clubhouse for our annual presentation buffet. Guests of Honour were the 1991 Under-14 and
Doon Fort to Feature on ‘Ireland with Ardal O’Hanon’
Doon Fort to feature on More 4 TV channel Ardal O’Hanlon came to Donegal earlier this summer and amongst the places he visited for his three part series called ‘Ireland with
New Year’s Day Swim & ‘Jersey Dip’
Sunday January 1st, 2017 at 3pm sharp! The New Year’s Day Swim promises to be one of the best ever this year, as the Dolmen Centre in conjunction with the
Dolmen Playground receives funding boost
Dolmen Centre Playground to receive play surface revamp Under the CLAR funding announcement yesterday, the above Playground which is insured and maintained by Donegal County Council, received a funding allocation
Duchas 2016 launch
Friday the 25th of November Friday last saw the launch of the second annual Duchas magazine, in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. On a frosty night, there was a significant attendance,
U12 Parish League finals
Monday, 7th of November A large crowd turned out to see the Parish League finals on a lovely night for football in Pearse Park. Indeed, the spectacle matched the weather,
Willy Wonka visits Ardara
Friday the 11th of November For those of you passing through Town on Friday last, your heads would have been turned by Ardara’s own ‘Willy Wonka’, which was none other
Cathaoirleach’s afternoon for Older People and Carers
Press Release from Donegal County Council Monday, the 10th of October As part of One Donegal Social Inclusion week 2016, Cllr Terence Slowey, Cathaoirleach hosted a Care of the Aged
Ardara GAA host ‘The Kube’
Saturday, the 8th of October The Blue Haven Inn was the venue for this unique event hosted by the Ardara GAA, Minor Board, where in the region of 60 Contestants,
Ardara U-10’s win Gary Doyle Memorial Tournament
Saturday 1st of October On Saturday last (and obviously inspired by their recent visit to GAA Headquarters at Croke Park), the U-10 teams won the A & B sections of
Inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend – Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th October The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group’s inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend is fast approaching.
Dolmen Centre DSP scheme looking for participants
Are you Over 25 and in receipt of Social Welfare payments? Then you could qualify for the latest scheme being offered at the Dolmen Centre, which hosts the Dept. of
Hollywood ‘A’ lister meets Rosbeg Hotelier
Monday the 19th of September On Monday last, local Hotelier and Entrepreneur, Joe Molloy of Dawros Bay House, attended the Film Premiere of the latest Jamie Dornan film, “The Siege
Ardara U-10’s visit Croke Park
Saturday September 17th On Saturday last, on the eve of the All Ireland final, the Ardara GAA U-10 team travelled to Dublin, to play 3 games against Ballyboden (of which
Ardara U9’s win Liam Brown Cup
Donegal Town, Saturday, the 10th of September On Saturday the 10th of September, an energetic young Ardara U9 side, competed in the first Liam Brown U-9 tournament in Donegal Town.
The Doon Fort Trail
Saturday, August 27th @ various times As part of National Heritage Week, the Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group is offering a Doon Fort Trail day – an opportunity to
Countdown to the Ardara Show!
Ardara Show ready for its return The Ardara Show is back on Saturday the 13th of August. Its return after a break of a year, is staged on a new area
Hands across the sands a resounding success
Monday the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre would like to thank all those who participated in their ‘Hands across the Sands’ event on Monday last. A crowd of well
The Ardara show is back!
Saturday, August 13th Ardara Show prepares for its return The Ardara Show’s return on Saturday August 13th, after a break of a year, is expected to attract the exhibitor and
Dolmen Centre Pool presentation to local Councillors
Tuesday, the 12th of July in Dungloe Public Services Centre The Dolmen Centre Swimming Pool sub-committee made a presentation to the Glenties Municipal District Councillors on Tuesday last, where they
St. Columba’s reunion of the class of 81′
The Class from 1976-81 re-union The above had a wonderful day on Saturday, the 2nd of July in their old ‘alma mater’ of St. Columba’s Comprehensive, followed by a meal
Ardara.ie whose watching!
Ardara.ie revamped – the first 7 months Back in the winter of last year when Stephen McCahill brought a group of Volunteers together, with a view to revamping the Ardara.ie
Downstrands Brochure Launch
Monday 4th of July @ 7:30pm Downstrands Community Development group welcomes you to their ‘Tourism Brochure launch’ in the Lake House Hotel, on the 4th of July. There, you can
The Dolmen Centre presents ‘Hands across the Sands’
August bank holiday, Monday, the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre are running a novel event on the August bank holiday on Narin beach. They aim to get as many
Melting Pot – Programme of Events
Friday 3rd to Monday the 6th of June Check out the attached programme of events for another of Ardara’s bustling Festivals, which has something to offer all the family. With
The Rectors ‘Cycle Challenge’
Saturday the 28th of May This promises to be another cycle highlight in the ‘pedal’ calendar, where cyclists of all abilities get out and enjoy this most social of events.
The Melting Pot – Global Market
Venue: The Heritage Centre, Sunday the 5th of June As part of the The Melting Pot weekend, there will be a ‘Global Market’ held in the above venue from Noon
Mickey Kennedy Memorial Golf cheque presentation
Pictured are David Kelly, Maria Kelly {Secretary}, Rev. John Deane {Treasurer}, Michael Kennedy, James O’ Donnell, (Chairman), from the St. Shanaghan, Sheltered Housing Committee receiving a cheque from Charlene Mc
Draiocht Drama Group visit
The Playboy of the Western World The Dublin based Daíocht Group proudly presents The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge on Saturday, 7th May, 2016 at the Heritage Centre,
Ardara from 35,000 feet!
A bird’s eye view Have you ever wondered what our wee place looked like from above? Well, the attached series of photographs was taken by a Nephew of Ann Polland,
Narin & Portnoo revisit Tourism Brochure
Tourism Brochure revamp A group of local Residents and Business people are getting together in Downstrands to revisit the Tourism Brochures they compiled some years ago. At a meeting held
Narin commemorates 1916
Killaghtee Marching Band in attendance The wonderful Killaghtee Marching Band will be in Narin from 5 o’clock this coming Sunday the 24th of April, and they will be followed by
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture The Heritage Centre was the venue for the latest annual Paddy McGill Lecture on the 19th of March last, which this year saw it’s topic as ‘The
Ardara GAA open new ‘strength & conditioning’ facility
New strength and conditioning facility at CLG Ard an Ratha Ard an Ratha officially launched their new fitness room at the weekend with a variety of state-of-the-art strength and conditioning
Mid West Donegal Vintage club fundraising
As the new show and run season is now getting into full swing, The Mid West Donegal Vintage club would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone involved
Traditional weekend at Annora
AnnieTom Traditional weekend The 6th annual Trad weekend takes place in Annora’s bar, Narin, Portnoo on the 8th, 9th and 10th of April. All Musician’s, Singers, Dancers and Story-Tellers welcome.
Mountain Rescue Quiz
Fundraising Quiz There is a quiz in Nancy’s Bar, Front Street, Ardara this Thursday 7th April in Aid of the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, hosted by Kevin Maguire and Richard
Ardara celebrates Commemoration
Easter Rising Commemoration A large group of people attended the above event on Sunday last where local historian, Conor Whyte (who was MC for the event) gave a brief detail
Local news, Mar. 24th
Martina Maguire Memorial 10K: The Martina Maguire Memorial 10K takes place on Sunday, 24th April starting at 1pm. Registration will take place at the Parish Centre from 11.30 am. Refreshments
Ardara welcomes St. Patrick!
Well attended Parade Ardara welcomed St. Patrick on Sunday last, and a large crowd turned out to see the large array of floats and marching bands that graced the Front
A walk on the ‘Wild side’!
Ardara Walking Festival This festival delivered once again, helped in no small way by the fine weather. A large group of walkers descended on Ardara to savour the views, renew