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
Saturday, August 27th @ various times As part of National Heritage Week, the Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group is offering a Doon Fort Trail day – an opportunity to see Doon Fort in its local context. The trail will be by bus and cover Doon Fort, Pound Lough, Inishkeel Island and the Kilclooney Dolmen […]
National Heritage Week Events Wednesday, 24th August Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk: 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Starting at Tramore and crossing the headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield, where a shuttle bus will be available. Bus fee applies. Contact: 087-6468439. Organised by The National Parks and Wildlife Service. Ardara Community Garden Open Afternoon: 2.00pm […]
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 […]
Wild Atlantic Festival Ardara Saturday 30th July – Saturday 6th August, 2016 Saturday, 30th July Street Music – On The Diamond from 4.00pm. Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre Great selection of music throughout the town nightly Sunday, 31st July An Historical Coastal Walk – Around the Loughros Point […]
The Class from 1976-81 re-union The above had a wonderful day on Saturday, the 2nd of July in their old ‘alma mater’ of St. Columba’s Comprehensive, followed by a meal and music in the Lake House Hotel. Old friendships were rekindled, and many’s a funny tale recalled, by the well attended event. The organisers had […]
