New strength and conditioning facility at CLG Ard an Ratha Ard an Ratha officially launched their new fitness room at the weekend with a variety of state-of-the-art strength and conditioning
As the new show and run season is now getting into full swing, The Mid West Donegal Vintage club would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone involved
The Cup of Tae festival returns to Ardara for the May Bank Holiday Weekend ( April 29th – May 2nd )The ‘Cup
AnnieTom Traditional weekend The 6th annual Trad weekend takes place in Annora’s bar, Narin, Portnoo on the 8th, 9th and 10th of April. All Musician’s, Singers, Dancers and Story-Tellers welcome.
Fundraising Quiz There is a quiz in Nancy’s Bar, Front Street, Ardara this Thursday 7th April in Aid of the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, hosted by Kevin Maguire and Richard
Easter Rising Commemoration A large group of people attended the above event on Sunday last where local historian, Conor Whyte (who was MC for the event) gave a brief detail
Martina Maguire Memorial 10K: The Martina Maguire Memorial 10K takes place on Sunday, 24th April starting at 1pm. Registration will take place at the Parish Centre from 11.30 am. Refreshments
Well attended Parade Ardara welcomed St. Patrick on Sunday last, and a large crowd turned out to see the large array of floats and marching bands that graced the Front
Ardara Walking Festival This festival delivered once again, helped in no small way by the fine weather. A large group of walkers descended on Ardara to savour the views, renew
A large crowd of several hundred people, made the walk from the Old School to Dawros Bay House a very social and enjoyable event. The fabulous weather which augmented the
Church of Holy Family Notes Confessions for Easter with extra confessors 8pm Wednesday March 23rd. Anniversary Masses from Monday March 13th, for John Gildea, Lurganboy, and Boyle Family, Tullycleave, Tuesday,
Two lucky players from Donegal are to appear on next week’s Winning Streak money show on RTE television. Ardara’s own Maureen O’Rourke was this evening selected to appear on next
Dr. Breandán MacSuibhne The Annual Paddy McGill Lecture will take place in the Heritage Center on Saturday the 19th of March @ 8.30pm This years talk will be
Doon Fort has succeeded in being chosen as one of only five national monuments in the ‘Adopt a Monument’ competition run by the Heritage Council. The ‘Ardara GAP History &
The Community of Narin & Portnoo were saddened to hear the news of the untimely death of Supreme Court, Justice Adrian Hardiman on Monday last. The Hardiman family purchased a
Ardara has succeeded in gaining funding under the Department of Tourism’s 2016 Festivals and Events Programme. There were 15 Donegal Festivals ranging from the ‘Mary from Dungloe’ to the ‘Extreme
Recents Deaths Maggie Molloy from Tullycleave died recently. Maggie was a much loved mother, and a wonderful neighbour. She will be sadly missed in Tull Eithna McCabe was buried last
Calling all U-6, U-8, U-10 Girls!! Would you like to learn football skills, play games, meet friends, and have fun!! Training for U-6, U8 and U-10 Girls starts on Saturday
Ardara Walking Festival Saturday March 19th & Sunday March 20th Ardara‘s annual walking festival returns on Saturday the 19th of March with one of the most exciting programmes in years. Be
St Patrick is returning to Ardara on the 20th of March 2016 Shamrocks and snakes at the ready, St Patrick is back. The Annual St. Patrick’s day parade will
This early photograph of the town came into my possession via a friend from work, who in turn had received it from an Australian lady she had trained with as
Duchas The publication of the community magazine Duchas was a great success this Christmas, and proved very popular in the area particularly with the wider inclusion of the Glenties, Portnoo,
Ardara Community Childcare Ltd Are hosting an open day on Saturday 27th February from 10-2pm, parents who plan on using the service from September 2016 should attend. If your child
Maghera beach gains international accolade Maghera beach was named in Ireland’s top ten beaches by the renowned ‘Trip Advisor’ web site. The 2016 ‘Travellers Choice Award’ was given as 90%
Ardara Community Childcare Ltd: Will be hosting an open day on Saturday, 27th February, from 10 to 2pm, parents who plan on using the service from September 2016 should attend.
St. Patricks Parade will take place on Sunday March 20th, with all the marching bands now in place, the focus is on getting as many floats as possible. This year
St. Patricks Parade: The Parade this year will take place on Sunday 20th March and we ask all to put their thinking hats on for ideas for the Floats. Floats
The ever popular Oliver Boyle Card Drive takes place at the Corner House this Sunday February 7 at 8pm sharp .This is one of the most popular card drives in
Sheila Sweeney’s popular “Cafe and Cream ” restaurant at the heritage centre opens on Thursday 11 February. Many people will be glad to see Sheila and staff back in business
St Bridgets Crosses: The annual St Bridgets cross making will take place in the Parish Centre on next Sunday evening. Chernobyl Appeal: Siobhan McNelis writes “There has been a fantastic
A great night last night in the hotel. A huge crowd were at the Robert Mizell Dance in the hotel, and a great reaction to the event all morning.Today Saturday,
Country Music Weekend: A special event of music and dance takes place in Ardara this weekend. Friday night there is music in all the local bars and then Robert Mizzell
Ardara recently experienced the death of prominent members of our community. Just before Christmas Don Breslin of the Narin Road passed away after a recent illness. Don was a very
Just For Men FREE Introduction Workshop on Tues 19th Jan 7.30-9pm in the Heritage Centre, Ardara. This course is like a gym membership for the mind, helping you to adapt
Happy New Year: We wish all our readers both near and far a very happy and prosperous New Year, and we look forward to bringing you all of the happenings
Its on its way The Ardara Country and Western Festival .When this festival started 11 years ago its was considered a rare type of event as country music and dancing
A crowd of over 200 swimmers braved the elements on a blustery, cold New Years Day on Narin beach. On the ‘Towel holding’ duties were a large number of supporters,
Its on its way The Ardara Country and Western Festival .When this festival started 11 years ago its was considered a rare type of event as country music and dancing was not popular except to a chosen few.
There was a large attendance at the Ardara GAA 5K event held on St. Stephen’s day, which started and finished at the new Club Rooms. Congratulations to Declan Gillespie who
The Gaa function in the clubhouse on Tuesday 29 December is an opportunity for the club to acknowledge all adult members who helped the club in anyway this year as
The photos are of the pupils from Crannógbuí N.S. performing in the Christmas school play “Tinsel & Tea Towels”. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the school
Is it Star Wars – The Force Awakens, we hear you cry? Well no, not exactly, but in terms of local Box Office, it’s going to be right up there.
A Christmas disco will be held tomorrow night the 22nd of December from 7 to 9 pm in the Nesbitt Arms. In aid of Brackey N.S. We hope to see
Ardara Care of the Aged: Dinner will be served in St Shanaghan House Day Centre on Christmas Day at 12.30 pm. Anyone who would like some company on the day
Ardara Care of the Aged: Dinner will be served in St Shanaghan House Day Centre on Christmas Day at 12.30 pm. Anyone who would like some company on the day
Chiropidist: The Chiropidist will be in St Shanaghan House next Tuesday 15th December. Ardara Care of the Aged: A Mass and Special Blessing for the sick will take place at
1. The Nesbitt Arms Hotel The Nesbitts from Direltown, The Shire of Berwick, were first granted land on 20th December,1669. They were mainly responsible for Ardara’s development. 2. Heritage Centre
The Launch of the Duchas will take place on the 4th of December 2015 The Duchas will replace the Dearcadh as the Town annual publication In a new step this year
This river has a fine reputation for Salmon fishing, especially Grilse, Sea Trout, and a small population of Brown Trout.
