Ardara News 8th March 2022
Ardara Walking Festival: St. Patrick’s Weekend Preparation for the Walking Festival is well underway at present. Some excellent walks have been identified by the organizer Kevin Maguire. The programme is
Seamus McGill
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 6th Mar. 2022
Masses this Coming Week as Follows: Daily and weekend Masses at the normal times. Confessions will be available after the 11.00am Mass on Saturday. Anniversary Masses Friday at 7.30pm: Hugh
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History Group Meeting
Donegal GAP Heritage & History Group will hold a meeting in Edenfinagh Hall, Glenties (Eircode: F94 HT2X) next Wednesday, 2nd March at 7pm. Please RSVP to ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com as refreshments will be served.
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 27th Feb. 2022
Masses this Coming Week as Follows: Monday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Phonsie Bennett. Tuesday at 10.00am: Anniversary of James and Cassie McGuire. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and is the beginning
Ardara News 22nd Feb. 2022
Assaranca – Lochnaluchraman Loop walk By Walk on the Wild Side We are going to try for a 12km loop hike starting and finishing at the Assaranca waterfall, and passing
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 20th Feb. 2022
Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Anniversary Masses this coming week: Monday: James and Ethna McShane Tuesday: Connie and Brigid Furey Wednesday:
Folúntas. Cúntóir Teanga
Folúntas: Cúntóir Teanga i gceantar Ard a Reatha. Is post páirt-aimseartha é seo, 8 uair sa tseachtain. Beidh an Cúntóir Teanga ag obair le: 1. Páistí nach í an Ghaeilge
Ardara News 8th February 2022
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Friday 18th March, 2022. A wonderful person from our community is to lead our parade on Friday.
Enrolment for S.N.Mhín Tine Dé
Clárú don Scoil Bhliain 2022/2023 Má tá suim agat do pháiste a chlárú nó má tá aon cheist agat, cuir glaoch ar an scoil, nó seol ríomh-phost chuig na scoile.
Ardara Cleanup Week
Local Cleanup 7th to 14th February Ardara Cleanup Week starts today and runs until February 14th. A lot of our roads and laneways are bare now and litter is very
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 6th Feb. 2022
Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Anniversary Masses Monday: Deceased members of the Cunningham Family. Tuesday: Francie and Kitty Keeney. Wednesday: Carmel
Ardara News 31st January 2022
Zumba Classes at the Heritage Centre Get Groovin’ at Your Own Pace – The Dance Party Workout for the Young at Heart. Everyone welcome to join this fun & easy
S.N. Chrannóg Bhuí Enrolment
Parents wishing to enroll their child in Scoil Chrannóg Bhuí for September 2022 should contact the school for an enrolment form. There will be an open day for new parents
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 30th Jan. 2022
Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Mass. Tuesday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Hugh and Rose Byrne. Wednesday at 7.30pm: Anniversary of Peter and Liam McHugh. Thursday at
New entrants to S.N. an Bhreacaigh, Ardara
Parents wishing to enrol their child next September for 2022-23 school year please contact the school for an enrolment form. The school can be contacted on 074 9541279 or by email to secretary@brackeyns.com
Public Heritage Talk
Talk on Logainmneacha Pharóiste Ghleann Cholm Cille (Glencolmcille Placenames Project) Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History Group are delighted to announce that we will host a talk about the work on
Lovin’ the Dunes
Lovin’ the Dunes: A Guided Walk by ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ A fantastic wee 10 km hike for Valentine’s weekend through the beautiful Sheskinmore Nature Reserve starting and finishing
The Campbells
We started the Cup of Tae festival in 2001 and our encouragement and support was always the Campbells. In the early days we went on the Packie Keeney show with
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 23rd Jan. 2022
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the normal times. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week as Follows Wednesday at 7.30pm: Veronica Fleury
Training Course: Ardara: A Sustainable Environment
About the Course This course starts on Monday, 7th of February and will run on Mondays 7-9 pm. This Innovating Communities Course will maximise and harness Ardara’s potential to build
Ardara News 18th January 2022
Local Cleanup 7th to 14th February A lot of our roads and laneways are bare now and litter is very obvious. This is also a good time to collect litter
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 16th Jan. 2022
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the normal times. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week as Follows Monday at 10.00am: Memorial of
Christmas Lights: Thank You!
As we start another new year we sincerely wish to thank all who supported the Christmas Lights Appeal. Many of the Town Businesses were generous with their contributions in a
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 9th Jan. 2022
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the normal times. Anniversary Masses this Coming Week as Follows Monday: Daniel Craig and deceased
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 2nd Jan. 2022
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Mass Schedule for This Coming Week Thursday next the 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord and is a Holyday. Masses on
NoWDOC Number Changed to 0818-400-911
The NoWDOC Service contact number has changed to 0818 400 911 From the 1st January 2022, the NoWDOC Service is changing its number to 0818 400 911. Callers who try
Special Feature: “Parked up in Portnoo”
This year’s Duchas annual had some excellent articles and from time to time we may highlight some of them. This article by Gail Park is a beautiful piece, showing why
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 26th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Saturday next, the 1st January 2022, is the Feast of Mary
A Special Story for Christmas 2021
The Way the World Goes Round By Maureen Conway Circa 2010, a few years after his first 12 rounds with the big C in 2006/2007, my husband Michael set up
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 19th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Masses this weekend at the usual times. Confessions will be available after the 11.00am Mass this Saturday. Special Session
Ardara News 14th December 2021
Santa Visits Ardara This Sunday evening 19th December at 6pm Santa and his sleigh will touch down in Ardara on his way to Portnoo. He will go around the town
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 12th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday 13th at 10.00am: Anniversary of Nora Coughlan and Donal O’Gara. Monday at 7.30pm: Month’s Mind of Patsy Breslin.
New Book Reveals Facts, Myths and Tales From St. John’s Point Area
A new book telling fascinating stories from Dunkineely, Bruckless, Killaghtee and St. John’s Point is out this weekend. The book by Michael Cunningham provides a collection of facts, myths and
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 3rd Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Neil Boyle. Tuesday at 10.00am: Anniversaries of Rose and Packie McConnell. Wednesday 8th December
Ardara News 30th November 2021
Big Switch On The big switch on of the Christmas lights will take place this coming Sunday 5th December at 6.00 pm. As in all other towns, we have decided
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 28th Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday and Tuesday at 10.00am Wednesday at 7.30pm: Anniversary of Francie and Mary McHugh, Leaconnell Thursday at 10.00am: Anniversary
Roadworks Between Glenties and Fintown
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the R250 road between Glenties and Fintown will be blocked for a short period from 9.30am – 1pm
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History AGM
Revised 2021 AGM arrangements Due to the current Covid-19 situation, Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History Group’s 2021 AGM will now be held remotely via Zoom at the previously communicated time
Ardara News 23rd November 2021
“Keep Your hands to Yourself” Festival The “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” Festival was a great success last weekend the 19th November, and saw Ardara having its only festival in
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 21st Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Rose Connolly. Tuesday at 10.00am: Special Intention. Tuesday at 7.30pm: Annual Mass in memory
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group AGM
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group will hold their 2021 AGM on Saturday, 4th December at 11am in Edeninfagh Hall, Glenties. Covid-19 guidelines will apply. Everyone most welcome. Further information contact: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com
Ardara News 16th November 2021
“Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival The “Keep Yer hands to Yerself” Festival is running from this Friday 19th to Sunday 24th November. It replaces the Matchmaking Festival this year,
Remembrance Day
A Remembrance Day Service being held at St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, this Sunday, (November 14th), will record the names of those from Ardara, Glenties and the surrounding area, who lost
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 14th Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Deceased of the Brogan family, Garrowart Tuesday at 10.00am: Deceased of the St. Vincent de Paul
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 7th Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: NovenaMonday at 7.30pm: Month’s Mind of Ann Gildea Tuesday at 10.00am: Novena Wednesday at 7.30pm: Novena
Ardara News 4th November 2021
County Final The Donegal Senior B final between Ardara and St. Eunan’s has been provisionally fixed for Sunday next at 5.15pm in Ballybofey. We would ask our supporters to get
Ardara News 30th Oct 2021
Dúchas You can still send us in your articles, stories, photos or memories for the up and coming 2021 edition of The Duchas Annual. As usual we will have this
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 31st Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Monday is the Feast of All Saints and is a Holy Day. Masses on Monday at 10.00am and 7.30pm Tuesday is the Feast of All Souls
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 24th Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 25th 10.00amDeceased Members of the Boyle family, RoughraWednesday 27th 7.30pmGerry McNelisFriday 29th 7.30pmMemorial Mass for Tommy FeeneySaturday 30th 11.00amMonth’s Mind
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 17th Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 18thDeceased of the Boyle family, TullymoreTuesday 19thHugh & Molly Melly and Mary SheerinWednesday 20thMarian McGill and deceased of Murray FamilyThursday
Road Works
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 road between Ardara and Narin/Portnoo will be blocked from 7am – 4pm this Saturday 16th
Ardara News 12th October 2021
First official Festival After Lockdown Ardara is proud to be fit to announce that our new festival will take place on the weekend starting Friday 19th November until Sunday 21st
Keep Yer Hands to Yerself
Announcing the “Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival 2021 By Donna Harkin It turns out that the Matchmaking Festival will NOT be running this year, and yes, you’ve guessed it,
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 10th Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week MondayMaggie, James Snr. and James Jnr. Molloy, MagheraTuesdayJohn Curran, KentuckyThursdayMary HeekinFridayMamie KennedySaturday 11.00amPatrick and Bernard Breslin, Upper MonarganSaturday 7.30pmBrigid, John and
Ardara News 5th October 2021
Owenea FM Owenea FM, the long established community radio station based in Ardara, has applied for a further 100-day licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland which, once granted, will
The People’s Transition Pilot in Ardara
We would like to invite you to the final, in person, event of The People’s Transition pilot in Ardara, Co Donegal. Saturday, 9th October from 10.30-3.30 in Nesbitt Arms Hotel
2021/2022 Flu Vaccine and Covid-19 Booster Vaccine
Ardara Health Centre will be contacting all those 65 years and over to offer an appointment for the Flu vaccine. Those over 80 years will also be offered a Covid-19
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 3rd Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Friday 7.30pmMick and Kathleen GildeaSaturday 7.30pmRobert Crossey Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend
Ardara News 28th Sept 2021
Festival Return Ardara had its first festival this weekend since the lockdown. The ‘Not the Johnny Doherty Festival’ was organized by Donna Harkin, one of the unsung heroes of festivals
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sunday 26th Sept 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 10.00amPatrick GildeaFriday 7.30pmPhilomena and Michael MaguireSaturday 11.00amAlice Carr O’BrienSaturday 7.30pmJames, Cassie and Nancy Gallagher Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday