Friday 13th – Sunday 15th October Ardara GAP Heritage and History are pleased to announce the programme of events for our upcoming ‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend, which takes place from Friday, 13th to Sunday, 15th October. This weekend event will feature lively talks on the archaeology, history and heritage of the Ardara area and […]
Table Quiz in Aid of Doon Fort Restoration Fund Table Quiz Clare Molloy is organising table quizzes every Wednesday evening in Annora’s Bar, Narin, commencing at 9.30pm. The Quiz this Wednesday 16th August, is for Doon Fort. Everyone is most welcome to come along and join in the fun. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Annual Agricultural Show in Ardara The annual Ardara show took place in Sandfield on Saturday 12th August, and again it was a great success. There were great crowds in attendance and the quality of livestock on display was superb in all categories. The display in the marque again was massive and a joy to behold. There […]
National Heritage Week in Ardara Area This years National Heritage Week, 19th-20th August, looks set to be an event filled week in the Ardara area. Local heritage groups have come together to produce this poster outlining details of their upcoming events. Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group, Loughros Heritage Group and the National Parks & Wildlife Service […]
National Heritage Week 2017 Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group The Invasive Nature of Nature Saturday, 20th August Where: The Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Event Information: Guided bus tours of the archaeological sites of the Kilclooney area. There will be talks and a display of information about the Doon Fort- Adopt a Monument […]
Doon Fort awarded grant aid The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have announced funding for 196 heritage projects across Ireland under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group have been granted €5,000 to carry out a geophysical, photogrammetry and topographical survey at Doon Fort as […]
Friday the 25th of November Friday last saw the launch of the second annual Duchas magazine, in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. On a frosty night, there was a significant attendance, to see the formal launch by ‘our own’ County Chairman, Cllr. Terence Slowey. Other speakers on the night included Anthony Molloy, Tommy O’Loughlin and the […]
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend – Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th October The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group’s inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend is fast approaching. The event runs from Friday, 14th to Sunday, 16th October.There will be eight engaging and lively talks ranging from shipwrecks, sea weed farms, folklore, weaving, […]
Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition. Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to or be associated with the regions of Glenties, Ardara and Killybegs. The end of October is the deadline for contributions and a number of excellent […]
Sunday, August 28th 2pm to 4pm
