Ardara News 12th August 2022
Wild Atlantic Festival Today at the Wild Atlantic Week festival, visit the Pop-up Art Exhibition in the Heritage Centre from 12pm to 4pm, where paintings and crafts made during the
Wild Atlantic Festival Today at the Wild Atlantic Week festival, visit the Pop-up Art Exhibition in the Heritage Centre from 12pm to 4pm, where paintings and crafts made during the
Events for Friday 12th August 2022 Coffee Corner, Chat & Coffee Rear of the Heritage Centre. 11.00am. Wild Atlantic Wellness @ Sukah Eire Sukah Éire. 11.00am to 12.00pm. Laughter Yoga
Events for Thursday 11th August 2022 Wild Atlantic Wellness @ Sukah Eire Sukha Éire. From 7.30am. 7.30-8.15am Flow Yoga & Breathwork 9.30-10.45am Hatha Yoga 12.45pm-1.15pm Lunchtime Breathwork 6.00pm-7.00pm Emotional Freedom
Events for Wednesday 10th August 2022 Mystery Bus Tour The Heritage Centre. 11.00am. Mystery tour of Donegal leaving at 11.00am from the Heritage Centre. Numbers limited. Art Class The Heritage
Events for Tuesday 9th August 2022: Coffee & Chat; Watercolour Workshops; Nature Trail; Weaving & Spinning; Wild Atlantic Wellness.
Join Clement Gallagher and friends for a night of fun as they go back in time with a Ceilí on the Street. Tonight at 8.30pm on the street in Ardara.
Events for Monday 8th August 2022 A Walk in the Wood The Diamond. 2.00pm. Historical walking tour of eastern end of Ardara to Woodhill. Dr. Lochlann McGill will do a
Events for Sunday 7th August 2022 Family Fun Day Pearse Memorial Park. 3.30pm. Children’s SportsWheelbarrow Races3-Legged RacesEgg & Spoon RacesBar-B-QMums & Dads RacesLong Kick CompetitionPenalty KicksTug of War Relaunch of
Colm Dawson presents “Wild Atlantic Magic” in the Heritage Centre today, Saturday 6th August, at 4.00pm. A show not to be missed! Tickets €8 (adults) €5 (kids). Visit our Wild
Masses can be viewed on the Church webcam at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara. Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses this Coming
After a two-year hiatus, the Ardara Agricultural Show returns to the beautiful town of Ardara on Saturday 13th August 2022. Dating back to 1905, the show attracts thousands of visitors
Festival Opening With a Special Celebration Ceilí & Irish Night The Wild Atlantic Week kicks off at 8.30pm tonight, Thursday August 4th, with a Ceilí & Irish Night. This event,
Wild Atlantic Week The Wild Atlantic Week festival kicks off this Thursday 4th August with a very special Ceilí & Irish Night in the GAA Clubhouse. Recent additions to the
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. First Friday Friday next is the First Friday. Masses at 10.00am and 7.30pm The
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Monday: Deceased of Mooney / Cunningham families. Tuesday: Cornelius Bonner.
Wild Atlantic Week The preparations for the Wild Atlantic Week festival are well underway, with many events scheduled for the beginning of August. The packed programme of events can be
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Monday: Nuala Gallagher. Wednesday: Conal Watters. Thursday: Deceased of the
Bluegrass Festival The Ardara Bluegrass festival kicks off this weekend with events in the Beehive Bar and Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Full schedule available on the Bluegrass Festival page. Guided Butterfly
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Monday: Deceased of McKinney / Taylor families. Tuesday: Con &
Ardara Public Survey As part of the Ardara Regeneration Project, Paul Doherty Architects – Donegal Town will be carrying out a public survey, for locals and visitors, on Friday 8th
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week Monday: Nan and William McNelis. Tuesday: Joseph and Philomena
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Friday is the First Friday. Masses at 10.00am and 7.30pm. The elderly and housebound
Grant Awarded: Protecting & Enhancing Ardara’s Natural Heritage We’re delighted to share that Ardara has been awarded funding under the Local Authority Waters Programme to research and enhance our local
It would be so appreciated if the bus parking area in the town car park could be left for the use of buses only during the summer season. This is
Feast Days Sunday 19th June is the Feast of Corpus Christi. Monday is the Feast of the Irish Martyrs. Thursday is the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the
Going Pink St. Shanaghan House in Ardara is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. The public right of way through St. Shanaghan House Sheltered Housing complex is used by many
L2863 Ardara – Ardaghey Road (Inver) – Road Blocked Friday 17th June due to Essential Road Works Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the local Road L2563 between MAAS and ARDARA will be blocked for a time from 12:00noon to
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Anniversary and Memorial Masses this Week Wednesday at 7.30pm: Memorial Mass for Raymond Brennan. Friday at 7.30pm: Anniversary of Francis Campbell. Saturday
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times Anniversary and Memorial Masses this Week Monday 10.00am: Ned and Mary O’Rourke. Monday 7.30pm: Month’s Mind of Frankie Brennan. Tuesday at 10.00am:
Summer Lights Festival Cancelled We are sorry to announce the cancellation of this year’s festival, at such short notice, due to circumstances beyond our control. We wish to sincerely apologise
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times except Friday. Friday is the First Friday. Masses at 10.00am and 7.30pm. The elderly and housebound will be attended on Friday. Confessions
How Can We Change Ardara for the Better? There’s still time to have your voice heard and change Ardara for the better – take the 10 minute survey here. Ardara
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week Wednesday: Bernadette Gallagher Friday: Nancy and Francie Boyle Saturday
Summer Lights Festival A multicultural event of ethnic music, dance and food, the Summer Lights festival takes place in Ardara from Friday 3rd June to Monday 6th June. Programme of
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week Tuesday: Evelyn McHugh Wednesday: Craig family, Shanaghan Thursday: Tommy
Senator Eileen Flynn on Nationwide Ardara and our own Senator Eileen Flynn featured in Monday night’s edition of Nationwide on RTÉ One. Senator Flynn talked about the great community spirit
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week Monday: Deceased of Gavigan family, Scadaman. Wednesday: Joseph Gallagher.
Darkness into Light Portnoo 2022 is looking forward to welcoming you all at 4.15am at The Dolmen Centre on Saturday morning 7th May. All funds go to Pieta. Ending Suicide.
Pint of Science – Space: Theory and Practise The first Pint of Science Ireland event in Ardara takes place in Nancy’s Bar next Tuesday night with talks delivered by Dr.
This year’s “Cup of Tae” Festival was an outstanding success with huge crowds enjoying lots of great music and the hospitality of the Ardara people. The Opening Concert in honour
Music Recital Heritage Centre. 1.00pm Traditional musicians from all over Ireland. This recital is limited in numbers. Open Air Recital The Diamond. 3.00pm Open air music recital which will include
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Monday: Alan McHugh Tuesday: Brigid Gavigan Thursday: William, Mary Rose
The Lineup for Saturday 30th April at the Cup of Tae Festival Free Music at the Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre. 1.00pm This is a unique opportunity to enjoy traditional
Good Times Return: “Cup of Tae” Opening Concert Ardara is proud to announce that its most famous festival, the “Cup of Tae”, returns in all its glory this weekend, honouring
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Wednesday: Anniversary of James and Brigid Boyle and deceased members
Festival time is here again! Our 2022 Cup of Tae traditional music festival kicks off next Friday 29th April. This year’s programme is available on the Cup of Tae Festival
Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Monday: Lily and Colm Heron Tuesday: Anthony and deceased members
Looking for families to host Spanish students this year. 2 students per household. Coming the 3rd July for 3 weeks. They go to school from 9-1pm, & sports from 3-
Timetable for Holy Week 2022 Sunday is Passion/Palm Sunday. Palms will be blessed at the 11.00am Mass Monday: Mass at 10.00am Tuesday: Mass at 10.00am Wednesday: Mass at 7.30pm Confession
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the local Road L2563 between MAAS and ARDARA will be blocked for a time from 8:00am to 4.30pm
A cuddly toy dog was recently found wandering the road near Aighe. The owner can contact us at ardaraawake@gmail.com to arrange a place in town to collect it. Although this
Masses This Coming Week as Follows: Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary and Remembrance Masses Wednesday at 7.30pm: Francis
Masses This Coming Week as Follows: Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Please note: Summer time begins this weekend. Clocks
St Patrick’s Parade on Friday 18th March An outstanding parade took place in Ardara this year including floats and bands. We had 26 performers. On a bright sunny day Ardara
The Ardara Walking Festival took place over the weekend. On Saturday one of the Walks was on Acla Mountain in Fintown, and included a group of people from various parts
Masses This Coming Week as Follows: Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Confessions available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses Monday: Charlie Bennett Tuesday: Arthur Fleury
St Patrick’s Parade The parade takes place on Friday 18th March from 3.30pm from the Church Grounds. Ardara welcomes back its Parade after a two years absence, and it’s all
Masses This Coming Week as Follows: Monday at 10.00am: Mass. Tuesday at 10.00am: Anniversary of John Gildea, Lurganboy. Wednesday at 7.30pm: Anniversary of James, Margaret and Father Luke Boyle. Thursday