Not the Johnny Doherty Festival
This weekend 24th to 26th September Well done to Donna Harkin for getting our festival programme off to a great start this weekend. Donna is presenting the “Not The Johnny
Seamus McGill
Road Blocked: Mass Junction to Narin/Portnoo
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 Narin/Portnoo road (between Maas junction and Clooney) will be blocked from 12 noon – 6pm
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter 19th September 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Thursday 10.00amPatrick Carr Saturday 7.30pmJames Boyle Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend Masses
Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group Meeting
Donegal GAP Heritage & History Group will hold a live meeting in the marquee at Barrett’s Tavern, Kilclooney on Sat., 25th Sept. at 11am. Tea/coffee and scones will be served (price
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter 12th September 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Wednesday 15th at 7.30pmGerry McLaughlin Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend Masses Saturday:
Ardara-Maas Road Closure
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 8.00am to
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter 29th August 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses Wednesday 1st at 7.30pmMonth’s Mind Mass of Gerard GallagherFriday at 10.00amNancy YatesFriday at 7.30pmKitty WattersSaturday at 11.00amBrigid McGinleySaturday at 7.30pmAnn and John Breslin Daily
Ardara News 24th August 2021
Ardara Ardara is a popular destination with visitors from all over Ireland this summer. All businesses in town made a special effort to ensure all visitors complied with Government Guidelines
Ardara News 9th August 2021
Commercial Filming There is a big advert shoot in Ardara all day Tuesday 10th with Daniel O’Donnell amongst those involved, so if you see a lot of cameras around that’s
Ardara News 20th July 2021
Duchas Calling The committee of The Duchas Magazine are calling for articles, stories or pictures for the Christmas edition. You may send to duchasannual@gmail.com or drop into Stephen at West
Ardara News 6th July 2021
People’s Transition Project We hope you may have heard about the People’s Transition project from some of our community guides in Ardara or talking with TASC team members, or via
Ardara News 8th June 2021
Ardara Reopens It was wonderful to see visitors back in Ardara this weekend. It is a credit to all the businesses in the town who have made every effort to
News Updates 2nd June 2021
Sliabh Liag Distillers Tomorrow Thursday the first stills will arrive in Ardara for the Distillery. They will arrive in Ardara via the Killybegs Road at around 10am. Highland Radio Highland
Ardara News 18th May 2021
Opening Ardara As more and more restrictions are eased, we look forward to Ardara opening up again for business. Most of the general shops opened on Monday and many of
Young Voices 10 Day Challenge
Young Voices 10 Day Challenge: Launching the People’s Transition Ardara Dialogues Today! YOUNG VOICES Ardara Area (10 day challenge) 20th April-30th April To kick off “The People’s Transition, Ardara” we are putting out
Summer Accommodation in Ardara 2021
Accommodation 2021 Ardara is the place to be once lockdown is over. Hopefully we will welcome visitors again this summer. Provisionally, we are taking bookings for July and August. Weekly rentals
Charlie Bennett Remembered on Owenea FM
Bart Whelan Show Remembers Charlie Bennett Bart Whelan on his radio show on Owenea FM this Saturday 27th March at 5pm will discuss the contribution of Charlie Bennett to our
Ardara News 23rd March 2021
The Old School & Church Awake Tourism on behalf of the Ardara Parish are delighted to have secured the purchase of the old former home of the O’Rourke family in
Charlie Bennett Remembered
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Charlie Bennett. Below is an article written at the time, copied from his page in the Personalities section of this website.
Ardara News 16th March 2021
Councillor Anthony Molloy Councillor Anthony Molloy is pleased to confirm the following works to bedone this year: Maghera Road surface dressing 1700 mtrs €30,600.00Carrickacleave Road surface dressing 800 mtrs €25,200.00Monargan
Ardara News 9th March 2021
Heritage Farm Buildings Grant Scheme A grant scheme for heritage farm buildings is currently open to farmers who are approved on the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). The grant covers work
Ardara News 2nd March 2021
John Cassidy Acknowledgement: As we enter Spring and many people are making an effort to collect litter in their area, one person who all year round collects the litter on
Ardara News 23rd February 2021
Keeping the Parish Clean and Tidy Just before the grass grows and the vegetation covers the rubbish, now is a good time to pick the litter. If every household picked
Ardara News 16th February 2021
Positive Approach Congratulations to the boys and girls from the local National Schools who presented wonderful artwork to the town displaying their positive attitude to the future. This is a
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Ardara Health Centre Vaccinations Covid 19 Vaccinations for those aged 70 years to 84 years (inclusive) We are now asking the above group of people who are patients at the
Film Crew Call for Trainees
We are shooting a feature film in and around Teelin, Co. Donegal, in April and May 2021. We are looking for trainees with some experience in film and television production,
Poor Farmers Auction Online Tonight at 6.30pm
The annual Poor Farmers Association (P.F.A.) Charity Auction takes place online at: www.lslauctions.com/OnlineAuction-POORF tonight Tuesday the 29th December 2020 at 6.30pm. Register to view or bid: Auction Lots
Ardara News 15th December 2020
Owenea FM Owenea FM the Ardara based community radio station serving the town, Glenties, Portnoo and the wider area, returns to the airwaves on Saturday, December 19th, after a break
Santa Comes to Ardara
Santa Never Fails! Even though he didn’t make the annual Lights Switch-On, Santa will be passing through the town this Saturday between 5 and 6pm. He will visit Drumaghy Park,
Ardara News December 8th 2020
Big Switch On The Ardara Christmas Lights were switched on Sunday 6th December by Senator Eileen Flynn. She thanked the community for asking her to do the honour and also
Ardara News 1st December 2020
Outdoor Christmas Market Ardara has an outdoor market starting this Saturday 5th at 12 noon and again on Sunday 6th from 12 noon. Claire and her team could not have
Updates 27th November 2020
Owenea FM Congratulations to Owenea FM, our local radio, on securing their new license. They go back broadcasting on Saturday December 19th. During this lockdown the local radio made a
Ardara News 17th November 2020
Christmas Lights Ardara will be lit up for Christmas! Preparations are taking place for the erection of the Christmas Lights on the streets of Ardara. Shane Mulreany and his team
Ardara News 3rd November 2020
Covid-19 The community of Ardara continues to observe level 5 restrictions in a very real way. We hope all the effort will help to erase this terrible scourge from our
Ardara News 20th October 2020
Covid-19 Ardara, like other communities, is experiencing difficulties with Covid 19. The community are doing a wonderful job in trying to contain the virus and hopefully we will all have
Discovering the beauty on our own doorstep
A Donegal Man Puts Himself in the Eye of the Tourist A Special Feature by Matt Britton Having spent many years in the tourism industry I often wondered were we
Ardara News 6th October 2020
Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend, Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2020, has been cancelled.
Ardara News 29th September 2020
Sadness at Closure of Local Barber Shop The business community of Ardara are sad to hear that popular barber, Fiona Boyle, will be closing her Barber Shop in Ardara on
Ardara News 22nd September 2020
River Bank Walk ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ are organising a River Bank Walk on Sunday 27th September at 12pm along the beautiful Owenea and returning through a forest clearing
Ardara News 7th Sept 2020
Slowey but Surely Charity Cycle Each year since the death of Margaret Slowey her husband Gerard and the family have organised a barbecue in her honour to raise money for
Roadworks
Roadworks Local Ardara based councillor Anthony Molloy has sent the following information to ardara.ie: 1. The Carrickacleave road has got a finished road dressing in the past week and l
Ardara News 26th August 2020
Johnny Doherty Festival Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Johnny Doherty Festival has been cancelled. Duchas Magazine The Board of Duchas are seeking submissions for the Christmas edition:
Ardara News 18th August 2020
Visitors Ardara is experiencing huge numbers of visitors from all over Ireland and all are welcome but social distancing must be observed at all times. Duchas Magazine The Board of
Ardara News 11th August 2020
Face Masks On 10 August 2020, new public health laws (pdf) made appropriate face coverings mandatory for customers in: Shops, including pharmaciesShopping centresLibrariesCinemas and cinema complexesTheatresConcert hallsBingo hallsMuseumsNail salonsHair salons and barbersTattoo and
Summer Charity BBQ Cancelled
Big Summer Charity Barbecue Cancelled This year’s Charity Barbecue has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines. Instead, a charity fundraising event is planned for September. Further details will
Dancing at the Crossroads Cancelled
Dancing at the Crossroads Cancelled Dancing at the Crossroads, which was due to take place on Monday evening at 8pm, has been cancelled due to Covid-19.For other events visit our
Ardara News 28th July 2020
Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from 1st to 8th August. We will comply with government regulations at all times.The main events include limited numbers on walks
Ardara News 21st July 2020
Covid 19 – Special Thanks to Everyone Special thanks to everyone in Ardara and in the wider community for their wonderful efforts in restricting the Covid-19 Virus in our community.
First Festival After Lockdown!
The Wild Atlantic Festival 2020, Our First Festival After Lockdown! The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from Saturday 1st August to Saturday 8th August 2020, featuring Activities, tours, walks and
Ardara News 12th June 2020
Skip Available For Rubbish Loughros Point Rowing Club have made a skip available at St. John’s Pier tomorrow, Saturday 13th June, and all are welcome to put rubbish in
Summer Lights Festival Cancelled
Due to the continued Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Summer Lights Festival due to be held on the June bank holiday weekend has been cancelled.
Cup of Tae Livestream Show
Cup of Tae Livestream Show on Facebook With the cancellation of the 2020 Cup of Tae festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Owenea FM in association with the Cup
Announcements
Message from St. Shanaghan House Management In normal times residents and management at St. Shanaghan House love visitors calling and/or walking through the grounds, but with the present Covid-19
Thank You
Thank You Jessie Jessie, the owner of ‘The Great Wall’ Chinese takeaway in Ardara, has secured a supply of masks which she is giving to the community of Ardara.
Message from Dúchas magazine committee
Many people have told us over the years they have a story for the magazine but just don’t have time to sit down and write. Well this time sure has
Ardara News Updates
Important Information from the Ardara Health Centre We have made several adjustments to the running of our Health Centre to facilitate continued Health Care services during the Covid19 crisis.
COVID-19 Update 26th March
Information Booklet The COVID-19 Information Booklet will be delivered to all households from this week onward. The booklet can be downloaded here (PDF). An audio version of the booklet, and
COVID-19 Update
HSE Information Pack As we all respond to the rapidly-shifting challenges of Coronavirus COVID-19, we firstly want to wish you good health and wellbeing. Throughout the week, and indeed in
Walking Festival Registration
Registration Registration takes place tonight 13th March in the Heritage Centre. Fee: €25 for one day or €40 for two. Covid-19 Precautions We are well within the guidelines