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Community Notices 28th November 2018
25 Card Drive Fundraiser Loughros Heritage Group are holding a 25 Card Drive fundraiser in Teague’s Bar on Friday, 14th December, starting at 8.00pm. All are welcome and your support
Community Notices 22nd November 2018
Christmas Craft Fair 2018 This year’s Christmas Craft Fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 24th November from 11am to 6pm. The Fair hosts over 30 festive stalls under one roof.
Community Notices 13th November 2018
Annual Card Drive in Teague’s The annual Card Drive in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin will be held in Teague’s Bar this coming Friday 16th November at 8.00pm. All
Community Notices 6th November 2018
Matchmaking Special All roads lead to Ardara for another well organised Matchmaking Weekend. All accommodation is currently booked up. Anyone who is looking for accommodation or who has accommodation
RTÉ Looking for New Village & Host Families for TV Show
Host Families/Village wanted – Áine O Neill, Waka TV We are currently working on the return of the hit RTÉ show, Raised by the Village. Our production company was down in
Community Notices 31st October 2018
Matchmaking Festival 5K Run/Walk The Matchmaking Festival is holding a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday 10th November at 12 noon beginning at the GAA Clubhouse [View Google Map]. Registration will take place at the Clubhouse from
News Updates 26th October 2018
Woodhill House Scary Pumpkin Competition Halloween is near! It’s time to get carving those pumpkins again! Woodhill’s Scary Pumpkin Competition for kids is on Sunday 28th October at 3pm!
Community Notices 23rd October 2018
Loughros Point Rowing Club Cake Sale The Loughros Point Rowing Club are having a cake sale after 11 o’clock mass this Sunday the 28th of October in the Parish
Community Notices 17th October 2018
Congratulations The congratulations of the community this week goes to Patrick Boomer, son of Therese Gillespie, Portnoo, who finished 5th best offshore rower in the World. He rowed for
Community Notices 9th October 2018
The Flu Vaccination The Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Doctors Surgery, Ardara on Tuesday 9th October from 3pm to 5pm. Please telephone 074 9541134 to book
Community Notices 2nd October 2018
Paul’s MS journey from Ireland to India – A Message from Julie Dawson Paul, myself and our family would like to invite you to help us celebrate saying a massive
Community Notices 18th September 2018
Johnny Doherty Festival – 21st to 23rd Sept The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place this weekend 21st to 23rd September. Friday night opens with Brid Harper, Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney. There will
Community Notices 11th September 2018
Johnny Doherty Festival – 21st to 23rd Sept The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 21st to 23rd September. Friday night opens with Brid Harper, Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney.
Community Notices 4th September 2018
Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar Bluegrass group The Brothers Parker from Montana in the USA will perform in the Beehive Bar on Saturday 8th September. The Brothers Parker are
Free Electrical Recycling
Free electrical recycling will be available this weekend at: Killybegs Shore Road Car Park Killybegs Sat. 1st September 10am – 4pm Any household waste electrical items, batteries or energy saving
Community Notices 28th August 2018
Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar Bluegrass group The Brothers Parker from Montana in the USA will perform in the Beehive Bar on Saturday 8th September. The Brothers Parker are
Sun Shines once again on Ardara Show
After days of uncertainty with the weather forecast, Saturday 11th August saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors descended on the ever popular
Lughnasa FrielFest
Stars continue to shine at final weekend of Lughnasa FrielFest The final weekend of Lughnasa FrielFest from 17-19 August sees stars from ‘James Bond’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘The Fall’, ‘Derry Girls’ and ‘Doctor Who’ congregate on
Job Offer – Post of Cook
Social Centre/Day Centre for Older People At the Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Rosbeg and Downstrands Care of the Aged Committee invite applications for the post of Cook at
Community Notices 15th August 2018
Charity Barbecue The Big Summer Charity Barbecue takes place this Sunday 19th August. Starting at 5.30pm in the Corner House, it’s sure to be an evening of great live music,
Updates – Friday 10th August
Upcoming Wild Atlantic Week Events Don’t miss the Duck Race on the Owentocker this evening 10th August! Duck race begins at 7pm sharp on the bridge beside Nancy’s bar. Duck
Community Notices 7th August 2018
The Ardara Show Day – Saturday 11th August Judging in the cattle and pony rings from 10am. At 11am the sheep and horse classes take place. After judging, the giant
A Fund for Mickey Joe
“A Fund for Mickey Joe – The Long Road” Committee ceased fundraising on the 24th of March, 2018 with the huge finale night in the Limelight, Glenties. We would like
Community Notices 31st July 2018
Wild Atlantic Week 4th – 11th August Main Events Brochures detailing all the events for the week are now available in the Heritage Centre for anyone who wishes to collect
Volunteering Awards
Me4U Awards Kevin Maguire and Kevin Gifford were recognised with individual Volunteering Awards at the Me4U awards on Thursday 19th July, for their outstanding service in providing free Cardiac First
Community Notices 24th July 2018
Congratulations Congratulations to the Loughros Point Rowing Club who took home five cups at the Mountcharles Regatta on Sunday last! Great Day at the Garden Fete The Garden Fete
Ardara Community Notices 17th July 2018
11th Annual Bluegrass Festival The ever popular Bluegrass Festival takes place this weekend in Ardara. The finest acts in the world will be in town. A weekend not to be
Ardara Community Notices 10th July 2018
Ardara Garden Fete The annual Church of Ireland Garden Fete takes place at the Ardara Rectory, Killybegs Road, this Saturday July 14th. With numerous stalls offering a wide variety of
Ardara Community Notices 3rd July 2018
Ardara Garden Fete The annual Church of Ireland Garden Fete takes place at the Ardara Rectory, Killybegs Road, on Saturday July 14th. With numerous stalls offering a wide variety
Ardara Community Notices 26th June 2018
Table Quiz and Garden Fete at Ardara Rectory A table quiz is being held in the marquee at the Ardara Rectory [map] this Saturday (June 30th) beginning at 8pm.
Live Music This Weekend
Music lineup for the weekend Beehive bar Friday: Traditional Music with Jim & Fiona. Saturday: Tanya McCole Sunday: The Fantastic Tim Edey Corner House Live Music every night
Ardara Community Notices 19th June 2018
Ulster Bank Community Bank Ulster Bank’s Community Banker, Eve Curran is on 2 weeks holiday, returning on Monday 2nd July. She will return to her weekly drop-in Wednesday 4th July
Ardara Community Notices 12th June 2018
Brackeys got Talent The pupils of Brackey National School are performing “Brackey’s Got Talent” concert this Sunday the 17th of June at 4.00 pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Come
Ardara Community Notices 5th June 2018
Owenea FM’s Annual Evening of Music Owenea FM’s annual evening of music takes place at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on this Thursday June 7th. The event attracts hundreds of music
Ardara Community Notices 29th May 2018
Summer Lights Festival See Festival Page for full programme of events The Summer Lights Festival takes place this June Bank Holiday weekend 1st to 4th June. This festival incorporates a
Ardara Community Notices 22nd May 2018
Parish Clean Up The GAA are organising a Parish Clean-Up on this coming Saturday 26th May. Anyone wishing to give a hand for a few hours to meet at the
Ardara Community Notices 8th May 2018
“Cup of Tae” 2018 There are many reasons why this was the most outstanding festival of all time in Ardara. The weather was brilliant, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh as special guest
Ardara Community Notices 1st May 2018
“Cup of Tae” Festival The biggest “Cup of Tae” Festival of all time is expected this weekend in Ardara! World renowned traditional musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh will be the special
Ardara Community Notices 24th April 2018
Ardara radio station back on air OweneaFM, the community radio station based at Kentucky, Ardara, was broadcasting again. following its transmitter being repositioned at Doohill after discussions with the Broadcasting
Ardara Community Notices 16th April 2018
Quiz Winners Congratulations to the Boys from St Mary’s NS on their win in the Ulster Pioneer Quiz Final in Doneyloop on Saturday 14th April. The school now goes forward
Ardara Community Notices 10th April 2018
Ronan Whyte wins IBSF U18 Snooker Title The first ever All Donegal Snooker Final was played at the third RIBSA U18 qualification ranking event for the 2018 IBSF World U18
Ardara Community Notices 3rd April 2018
Fashion Show with a Twist A Fashion Show with a twist will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Sunday next 8th April at 3pm in aid of the
Ardara Community Notices 27th March 2018
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market is having their first Market of the year In Inniskeel Hall on Easter Saturday the 31st of March from 11am until 1 o’clock Fashion
CLÁR 2018 Funding
CLÁR 2018 Funding Allocation Announced The Department of Rural and Community Development have recently announced a funding allocation of €5m under CLAR 2018 which may be of interest to various
Ardara Community Notices 20th March
Ardara Parade an Outstanding Success The Ardara Parade on Sunday last was a truly brilliant success. Grand Marshall Kathleen Sheerin was just wonderful in the role as leader of the
Ardara Community Notices: 12th March 2018
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place on this weekend Sat 17th and Sun 18th March. The Saturday walks are: Port to Maghera 13 Km which takes
South of the Border Festival – This weekend 16th-18th February!
Our new South of the Border Festival takes place this Valentine’s weekend! A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy, it will feature open sessions of music and storytelling, the
Announcement: Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard – Community Workshop
Why: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation businesses has led to demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed for businesses that currently cannot
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post and some of the information was out of date. Please visit our Festivals and Events page for up to date listings.
St. Mary’s N.S. Christmas Concert
Award winning multi-instrumentalist and composer Tim Edey, The children from St. Mary’s National School & Guests. Thursday 14th December, Nesbitt Arms Hotel 7.00 p.m. to 9.00p.m.(Doors open 6.30p.m.) Admission €10.00.