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 […]
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 available should contact the tourist office at the Heritage Centre on 087 3183383. A number of venues have matchmaking gigs all day Saturday. Also the […]
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 11am. €10 per adult, €5 for Juniors and €20 for family entry. There are prizes for Senior Gents and Ladies and Junior Male and Female. […]
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 took place at the Rectory recently. A great crowd attended and everyone enjoyed the many genius and recreational activities organised for the day. This is […]
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 Day Centre. Good as new fashion for both adults and children. There will be a prize for the funniest outfit! Admission €5 plus a […]
This years 4th Xmas Craft Fair in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel Was another great success!! With over 30 stalls and crafters there on the day it drew a lovely crowd. The organiser Clare Molloy was very happy with the running of the event, There was hot mulled wine & hot mulled juice for everyone coming […]
Kilclooney Country Market Tomorrow 2nd of December see’s the last of the Kilclooney Country Market’s as the festive period warms up. For your last chance to gain that special gift for the significant other or to spoil yourself please join us at the Ardara parish hall from 1pm until 4pm. Raffle for hamper (food + wine) […]
Slowey Family Barbecue The family of the late Gerard & Margaret Slowey held a huge barbecue recently in Ardara to raise funds for Cancer Care West and two local charities: Ardara Resource Centre and Downstrands Womens Centre. Aine, Mairead and Anthony along with friends and neighbours presented one of the best barbecues ever and we […]
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market will be running every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm in Inniskeel hall, Portnoo during the months of July and August. All the usual favourites; biscuits, breads, bakes and cakes, handmade knits, hats and mitts. Jewellery and pizza just for you, you get the picture….yeah, you can get them too. Handmade soaps, […]
The Melting Pot invites everyone to come to the Mine & Yours “Works of Art”, this Friday, 24th March, which is being held in Nancy’s Bar. Entry is FREE, so please come along and enjoy free wine and nibbles during the evening. The Auctioneer for the evening will be Mr. Tommy Barrett and the auction will […]
Jim Browne’s Testimony Jim Browne’s Testimony about his change of life can be heard in Bruckless next Thursday at 7.30 p.m. and in Kilclooney next Friday at 7.30p.m. Irish Language Survey A team of volunteers and committee members for the Sliabh A Liag Peninsula language planning areas, will be doing a survey on 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 Knit and Rip Club The Knit and Rip Club resumes operation on Monday, 9th January in St. Shanaghan House at 7.30 p.m. Anyone interested in two hours of craft and good fun will be most welcome. ~~~~~~~~ Day Care Centre to Re-open The Day Care Centre in St. Shanaghan House will re-open on this […]
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 […]
Scor na nOg Ardara G.A.A. club are holding Scor na nOg in the clubhouse on Friday 11th of November at 7.30pm. Competitions in solo singing, recitation, ballad and instrumental groups, historical presentation, ceili and set dancing and quiz teams. Competitors must be under 17 on 1st January 2017. If you are interested, please contact Helen […]
Christmas Craft Fair The third Christmas craft fair in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel will be taking place on Saturday 26th November 2016. So if you’re a confirmed shopaholic or have a complete phobia about shopping, this is the place for you. If you love shopping, it’s the chance to browse and enjoy the unique work […]
Duchas Time Again The committee of the Duchas Annual is actively seeking articles for the Annual Edition at Christmas. Articles must not exceed 1500 words and must relate in a meaningful way to the Ardara and surrounding parishes. At present, some excellent articles have been submitted and the deadline is the end of October. This […]
Ardara Show ready for its return The Ardara Show is back on Saturday the 13th of August. Its return after a break of a year, is staged on a new area at Sandfield made available by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Entries for the livestock and marquee have exceeded 2014 figures. In the 60 plus […]
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years in Business The Present Day is celebrating 20 years in business this coming Wednesday 10th August from 12pm – 8pm, running until Saturday 13th August. 20% off almost all stock with lots of special offers. Giveaways and refreshments on the day! Everyone Welcome! Follow us on facebook for all […]
A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the entrance to the spectacular Glengesh Pass in South Donegal. The cottage has been restored to its former glory, retaining almost every detail of its original […]
