Press release on behalf of NPR Community Co-Op. Soc. Ltd. (Dolmen Centre).
The note below has been issued to the media and those standing in the forthcoming election As a Management Committee, we would encourage you to share this widely and promote
Leonard Molloy
Dolmen Centre create new looped walk at Bonnyglen
Bonnyglen-Tullies Bog Road Walk The Dolmen Centre are delighted to be able to announce the impending arrival of a new walk at Bonnyglen, Loughfad, Portnoo. This 4.2km walkway has seen
Dolmen Centre improving ‘Bog Road’ access at Bonnyglen Wood
October 2019 The Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd. (Dolmen Centre) are currently working with Donegal County Council to improve the access on the above road. The initial works
GAP Adventures Business Opportunity
Dolmen Centre, Tuesday, April 9th @ 8pm The Narin Portnoo Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd (Dolmen Centre) have produced a Business Plan for an Adventure Guiding Business in the GAP
Coillte to unveil Planting Plan for Bonny Glen
Wednesday, 21st of Nov. @ 8pm in the Dolmen Centre After many years of being shut off to public use, Coillte are ready to restore access to our much loved
Unveiling of Spanish Armada Memorial Stone at Rosbeg
Saturday, 29th of September, Rosbeg Pier The official unveiling of the Spanish Armada Footprint Memorial Stone to commemorate La Duquesa Santa Anna that was shipwrecked off Loughros Mor Bay will
Swimming Pool planning application for the Dolmen Centre
Planning application for Swimming Pool at Dolmen Centre After many years of hard work, much fundraising by the local community and a determined effort by the committee, the Planning Application
Opportunity to create Guide led tourism activities
Ardara Adventures A small group have been working on a project which aims to provide Guided Activities in the Glenties, Ardara and Portnoo areas. It’s working title is ‘Ardara Adventures’,
25 years since ‘Secret of Roaninish’ filming
Venue: Dolmen Centre, Thursday 2nd August @ 7pm To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the filming locally, of the ‘Secret of Roaninish’, Downstrands Family Resource Centre are offering a ‘one
Dolmen Centre Beach Family Fun Day
Sunday 5th of August The Dolmen Centre are hosting a Family Fun Day on Narin Strand, on Sunday the 5th of August starting at 1pm. Lots of family activities to
World War One Commemorative Event
Commemorating locals who took part in the ‘Great War’ It has been proposed to host a commemorative event to honour those from Ardara, Downstrands and Glenties who participated in World
Irish Times makes a plea for Narin & Portnoo G.C.
Irish Times article laments the close of our local golf club On foot of the call to Club Members to an Extraordinary General Meeting, to save the now closed links
Dolmen Centre Christmas message
Thanks Just a short note to thank you for your support during 2017 and to ask for it again in the coming year. 2018 (we hope) will finally be the
Save Our Fisheries
The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group and Loughros Heritage Group have organised a public petition against the closure of The Channel (Loughros More Estuary) and against making the Owenea
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend:
Fri. the 13th to Sun. the 15th of October This weekend sees the second annual ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend taking place in Ardara and the greater GAP area.
The Time Team experience comes to Ardara!
Demo of Doon Fort survey The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th October Ardara GAP Heritage and History are pleased to announce the programme of events for our upcoming ‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend, which
National Heritage Week 2017 – ‘The Invasive Nature of Nature’
National Heritage Week 2017 Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group The Invasive Nature of Nature Saturday, 20th August Where: The Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Event Information: Guided bus
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting The Owenea Development Committee are hosting a public meeting next Monday, 10th July at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Presentations will be given by Balinderry
5K in aid of Church funds
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of
‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’
National Heritage Week 2017 Loughros Heritage Group ‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’ Date: Saturday, 26th August, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet: Crannógbuà N.S., CrannógbuÃ, Loughros Point, Ardara,
The ‘Pier to Beach’ club
Pier to Beach ‘Pier to beach’ is the shorthand term for the 1km (0.8-1.2k depending on the tide) swim from Portnoo pier to Narin beach. It was pioneered many years
Some Kayaking delights within the parish
One of Ardara’s 7 Wonders! A large group of Kayaking enthusiast’s had the recent pleasure to paddle off our shore and explore the many geological wonders, that are within our
HSE Recruiting first line Managers
Asst. Staff Officer The HSE are looking to recruit Assistant Staff Officers (Grade IV’s) in the coming months. If you are interested (or know of anyone who may be), you
Doon Fort Awarded Funding from The Heritage Council
Doon Fort awarded grant aid The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have announced funding for 196 heritage projects across Ireland under
Ardara to lose it’s only bank?
Ulster bank set to close! A story on the Irish Independent web site by it’s Financial Correspondent, Charlie Weston has just broken. In it, the article claims that Ulster bank
Glenties & Ardara Enterprise Towns
Venue: Saturday 25th of March, St. Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties Saturday week, sees the advent of the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Event between 11am and 3:30pm. They’re encouraging local businesses and
Narin strand in Ireland’s Top 10 on Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor recognises our wonderful asset! The ‘Visitor’s bible’ which is the website TripAdvisor.com has recently voted Narin’s Blue Flag beach in it’s Top 10 Irish beaches. Vying with such
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
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
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