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 […]
We are beyond delighted to announce that we have made our target. We have enough to pay for treatment and for the flights to the hospital in India. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone. Our dinner dance was a huge success. We had such a fabulous night and raised €4,000 from the dance, […]
Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is that there is a successful treatment in India that would help him, but the cost is extreme. The good people in Glenties, Ardara, Portnoo and the surrounding areas have mounted a great fundraising […]
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of Church funds.
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of Church funds.
Thanks Many thanks to all who donated at big Hugh’s 60th birthday party. It was much appreciated and a total of €570 was collected for Alzheimer’s Donegal. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Mental Health Information Evening A mental health information evening will be held in The Mill Park Hotel on Wednesday 17th May, from 6pm to 9.30pm. Talks on the evening include dealing with depression in later years, dementia, carers experiences, legal planning for the future, home security and new suicide services. Admission is free and everyone is very […]
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 Saint Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and now is the time to get your thinking hats on !! Start planning and get those floats started !! There should be no shortage of ideas this year, so lets make it another entertaining and fun day for all the […]
Oiche Na Feile Bride – St Brigid’s Crosses Saint Brigid’s Crosses will be made in the Parish Centre on Tuesday night, 31st January, beginning at 8.00 p.m. Supper will be served. Admission is €5.00, and all proceeds go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. “Gabhaigi ar bhur ngluine, fosclaigi bhur suile agus ligigi isteach […]
The Chiropodist The Chiropodist will be in St. Shanaghan House this coming Tuesday 17th January. Carers Support Group Carers Support Group meets in Killybegs Hospital Day Centre on Monday, 16th January, a 7.30 p.m. Contact Eileen – Tir Boghaine 9733111. A Language Workshop A Language planning information and training workshop for the local […]
St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society would like to thank all who supported their recent Christmas collection and all who supported them during the year. That support is much appreciated and necessary. Donegal Mountain Rescue Donegal Mountain Rescue acknowledge with […]
Sunday January 1st, 2017 at 3pm sharp! The New Year’s Day Swim promises to be one of the best ever this year, as the Dolmen Centre in conjunction with the Downstrands Family Resource Centre offer a unique take on this 31 year old event. They want to see who the most dedicated and fervent bunch […]
Councillor Terence Slowey has been so busy since he took up the position of Chairman of Donegal County Council earlier in the year. His appointments have been vast and varied, yet he has time for the community here in Ardara. He has secured a wonderful array of street lighting along the Kentucky road which will […]
