Chernobyl Appeal Siobhan Mc Nelis from Portnoo is looking for your help for her 28th annual Charity Appeal. Items required are; good quality children’s and adults’ clothing, shoes (no high heels), bed linen, towels, adult and children’s nappies, soft toys (no battery operated as they won’t get past customs), toiletries, crutches, walking aids, and […]
Church of Ireland Coffee Morning The Church of Ireland Christmas Coffee Morning takes place this Friday December 13th in Teague’s Bar, West End from 10.30 am. On sale will be cakes, jams, Christmas gifts and surprises, not forgetting a raffle and of course coffee and cake. Dúchas The 2019 Dúchas is now available to […]
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend will take place from this Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October. This year’s theme is Donegal Folklore, Fact and Fiction and celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Coffee Morning The Present Day, Ardara – Wednesday 9th October 10am-6pm You’re invited to a charity Coffee Morning in celebration of the gift of life of Teresa Keeney. There will also be a beautiful hamper up for grabs worth over €200, with tickets available in store now. The draw will take place Wednesday evening after […]
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place this weekend 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm with Dermot Byrne, Yvonne Casey, Steve Cooney and special guests. There will be Sets and Ceilis in the Heritage Centre at 9.30pm. On Saturday there will be a […]
20 years Gift of Life Celebration Dance Teresa Keeney from Crumlin is having a 20 Years Celebration Fundraising Dance on the 11th of October in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel with music by Hard 2 Beat and local singers. The fundraiser is for the Donegal Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, the Charlie Bennett Memorial […]
Slowey BBQ celebrates 10 years In August 2010, Gerard Slowey decided to run an event to help raise funds for Breast cancer Research, having buried his wife Margaret from the dreaded disease a year earlier. Gerard did as he always did put everything into organising this summer BBQ event to fundraise. The response from the […]
24th July 2019 After many years of work, the Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd. (Dolmen Centre) is proud to announce that Donegal County Council have granted planning approval for our 25m x 10m Swimming Pool at Kilclooney, Portnoo. There is a 4 week period before we get official Planning recognition (subject to any […]
The Bluegrass Festival The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July. Some of the best bluegrass acts from the USA will be in Ardara for the festival. One not to be missed! The highlight of the weekend will be The Gala Concert in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel where Alecia Nugent […]
Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk The Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30 pm. Registration from 6.30 pm in the Methodist Hall. Race Chip Timing. Refreshments /Prizes afterwards. Adults €8. Juniors €4. Proceeds in aid of Church Funds/ Donegal Hospice. Ardara Community Childcare Ardara Community Childcare are hosting […]
Ardara Community Childcare Ardara Community Childcare are hosting their registration, information and AGM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 8pm. Please note that all parents using the service in September have to register their child, whether the child is currently registered or not you must re register. At this meeting you will receive information on the […]
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 will be greatly appreciated. Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group The A.G.M. of the Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group will be held on […]
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 are welcome. St Conal’s Annual Dinner Dance The Annual Dinner Dance held by St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, takes place this coming Friday November 16th at […]
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 Loughros Point in the World Coastal Rowing finals in Victoria, Canada this weekend. He also rowed for Loughros Point Rowing Club in the All Ireland […]
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 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. It’ll be one year since Paul had his treatment and none of it would have been possible without the help and […]
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 Response training to the people of Ardara and supporting the setting up and ongoing operation of the Ardara Cardiac First Responders. As well as achieving […]
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 night only’ screening opportunity to see this lovely film. Come along and view this wonderful story, see who you can recognise from the local characters […]
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 be had, including Egg & Spoon & 3 legged races, Tug of War, Stalls, BBQ’s, Music and much more. For the artistic among you, there […]
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 year that we attain our goal of planning permission for our Public Swimming Pool at the Centre. Over the last few years we have been […]
Swimming Lessons for Children Swimming lessons for children aged 5 and up will commence on Friday 8th September, 2017 in Ballyshannon. Collection will be from the Dolmen Centre. For more information please call or text Pauric on 087-6779933. The Barbacue The Slowey Families led by Aine, Mairead and Anthony, put on a splendid Barbacue on […]
