Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group will hold their 2021 AGM on Saturday, 4th December at 11am in Edeninfagh Hall, Glenties. Covid-19 guidelines will apply. Everyone most welcome. Further information contact: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com
“Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival The “Keep Yer hands to Yerself” Festival is running from this Friday 19th to Sunday 24th November. It replaces the Matchmaking Festival this year,
A Remembrance Day Service being held at St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, this Sunday, (November 14th), will record the names of those from Ardara, Glenties and the surrounding area, who lost
County Final The Donegal Senior B final between Ardara and St. Eunan’s has been provisionally fixed for Sunday next at 5.15pm in Ballybofey. We would ask our supporters to get
Dúchas You can still send us in your articles, stories, photos or memories for the up and coming 2021 edition of The Duchas Annual. As usual we will have this
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 road between Ardara and Narin/Portnoo will be blocked from 7am – 4pm this Saturday 16th
First official Festival After Lockdown Ardara is proud to be fit to announce that our new festival will take place on the weekend starting Friday 19th November until Sunday 21st
Announcing the “Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival 2021 By Donna Harkin It turns out that the Matchmaking Festival will NOT be running this year, and yes, you’ve guessed it,
Owenea FM Owenea FM, the long established community radio station based in Ardara, has applied for a further 100-day licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland which, once granted, will
We would like to invite you to the final, in person, event of The People’s Transition pilot in Ardara, Co Donegal. Saturday, 9th October from 10.30-3.30 in Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Ardara Health Centre will be contacting all those 65 years and over to offer an appointment for the Flu vaccine. Those over 80 years will also be offered a Covid-19
Festival Return Ardara had its first festival this weekend since the lockdown. The ‘Not the Johnny Doherty Festival’ was organized by Donna Harkin, one of the unsung heroes of festivals
This weekend 24th to 26th September Well done to Donna Harkin for getting our festival programme off to a great start this weekend. Donna is presenting the “Not The Johnny
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 Narin/Portnoo road (between Maas junction and Clooney) will be blocked from 12 noon – 6pm
Donegal GAP Heritage & History Group will hold a live meeting in the marquee at Barrett’s Tavern, Kilclooney on Sat., 25th Sept. at 11am. Tea/coffee and scones will be served (price
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the local Road L2563 between MAAS and ARDARA will be blocked for a time from 8.00am to
Ardara Ardara is a popular destination with visitors from all over Ireland this summer. All businesses in town made a special effort to ensure all visitors complied with Government Guidelines
Commercial Filming There is a big advert shoot in Ardara all day Tuesday 10th with Daniel O’Donnell amongst those involved, so if you see a lot of cameras around that’s
Duchas Calling The committee of The Duchas Magazine are calling for articles, stories or pictures for the Christmas edition. You may send to duchasannual@gmail.com or drop into Stephen at West
People’s Transition Project We hope you may have heard about the People’s Transition project from some of our community guides in Ardara or talking with TASC team members, or via
Ardara Reopens It was wonderful to see visitors back in Ardara this weekend. It is a credit to all the businesses in the town who have made every effort to
Sliabh Liag Distillers Tomorrow Thursday the first stills will arrive in Ardara for the Distillery. They will arrive in Ardara via the Killybegs Road at around 10am. Highland Radio Highland
Opening Ardara As more and more restrictions are eased, we look forward to Ardara opening up again for business. Most of the general shops opened on Monday and many of
Young Voices 10 Day Challenge: Launching the People’s Transition Ardara Dialogues Today! YOUNG VOICES Ardara Area (10 day challenge) 20th April-30th April To kick off “The People’s Transition, Ardara” we are putting out
Accommodation 2021 Ardara is the place to be once lockdown is over. Hopefully we will welcome visitors again this summer. Provisionally, we are taking bookings for July and August. Weekly rentals
Bart Whelan Show Remembers Charlie Bennett Bart Whelan on his radio show on Owenea FM this Saturday 27th March at 5pm will discuss the contribution of Charlie Bennett to our
The Old School & Church Awake Tourism on behalf of the Ardara Parish are delighted to have secured the purchase of the old former home of the O’Rourke family in
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Charlie Bennett. Below is an article written at the time, copied from his page in the Personalities section of this website.
Councillor Anthony Molloy Councillor Anthony Molloy is pleased to confirm the following works to bedone this year: Maghera Road surface dressing 1700 mtrs €30,600.00Carrickacleave Road surface dressing 800 mtrs €25,200.00Monargan
Heritage Farm Buildings Grant Scheme A grant scheme for heritage farm buildings is currently open to farmers who are approved on the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). The grant covers work
John Cassidy Acknowledgement: As we enter Spring and many people are making an effort to collect litter in their area, one person who all year round collects the litter on
Keeping the Parish Clean and Tidy Just before the grass grows and the vegetation covers the rubbish, now is a good time to pick the litter. If every household picked
Positive Approach Congratulations to the boys and girls from the local National Schools who presented wonderful artwork to the town displaying their positive attitude to the future. This is a
Ardara Health Centre Vaccinations Covid 19 Vaccinations for those aged 70 years to 84 years (inclusive) We are now asking the above group of people who are patients at the
We are shooting a feature film in and around Teelin, Co. Donegal, in April and May 2021. We are looking for trainees with some experience in film and television production,
The annual Poor Farmers Association (P.F.A.) Charity Auction takes place online at: www.lslauctions.com/OnlineAuction-POORF tonight Tuesday the 29th December 2020 at 6.30pm. Register to view or bid: Auction Lots
Owenea FM Owenea FM the Ardara based community radio station serving the town, Glenties, Portnoo and the wider area, returns to the airwaves on Saturday, December 19th, after a break
Santa Never Fails! Even though he didn’t make the annual Lights Switch-On, Santa will be passing through the town this Saturday between 5 and 6pm. He will visit Drumaghy Park,
Big Switch On The Ardara Christmas Lights were switched on Sunday 6th December by Senator Eileen Flynn. She thanked the community for asking her to do the honour and also
Outdoor Christmas Market Ardara has an outdoor market starting this Saturday 5th at 12 noon and again on Sunday 6th from 12 noon. Claire and her team could not have
Owenea FM Congratulations to Owenea FM, our local radio, on securing their new license. They go back broadcasting on Saturday December 19th. During this lockdown the local radio made a
Christmas Lights Ardara will be lit up for Christmas! Preparations are taking place for the erection of the Christmas Lights on the streets of Ardara. Shane Mulreany and his team
Covid-19 The community of Ardara continues to observe level 5 restrictions in a very real way. We hope all the effort will help to erase this terrible scourge from our
Covid-19 Ardara, like other communities, is experiencing difficulties with Covid 19. The community are doing a wonderful job in trying to contain the virus and hopefully we will all have
A Donegal Man Puts Himself in the Eye of the Tourist A Special Feature by Matt Britton Having spent many years in the tourism industry I often wondered were we
Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend, Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2020, has been cancelled.
Sadness at Closure of Local Barber Shop The business community of Ardara are sad to hear that popular barber, Fiona Boyle, will be closing her Barber Shop in Ardara on
River Bank Walk ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ are organising a River Bank Walk on Sunday 27th September at 12pm along the beautiful Owenea and returning through a forest clearing
Today sees the fantastic 4 take off from Maynooth in Co Kildare, cycling all the way back to Ardara, in aid of Cancer care West and the Kevin Bell Repatriation
Slowey but Surely Charity Cycle Each year since the death of Margaret Slowey her husband Gerard and the family have organised a barbecue in her honour to raise money for
Roadworks Local Ardara based councillor Anthony Molloy has sent the following information to ardara.ie: 1. The Carrickacleave road has got a finished road dressing in the past week and l
Johnny Doherty Festival Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Johnny Doherty Festival has been cancelled. Duchas Magazine The Board of Duchas are seeking submissions for the Christmas edition:
Visitors Ardara is experiencing huge numbers of visitors from all over Ireland and all are welcome but social distancing must be observed at all times. Duchas Magazine The Board of
Face Masks On 10 August 2020, new public health laws (pdf) made appropriate face coverings mandatory for customers in: Shops, including pharmaciesShopping centresLibrariesCinemas and cinema complexesTheatresConcert hallsBingo hallsMuseumsNail salonsHair salons and barbersTattoo and
Big Summer Charity Barbecue Cancelled This year’s Charity Barbecue has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines. Instead, a charity fundraising event is planned for September. Further details will
Dancing at the Crossroads Cancelled Dancing at the Crossroads, which was due to take place on Monday evening at 8pm, has been cancelled due to Covid-19.For other events visit our
Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from 1st to 8th August. We will comply with government regulations at all times.The main events include limited numbers on walks
We are Glad to announce that Ardara’s first ever glamping and motor home site is near completion, and are hoping to be taking bookings for August. With 4 individual Cabins
Covid 19 – Special Thanks to Everyone Special thanks to everyone in Ardara and in the wider community for their wonderful efforts in restricting the Covid-19 Virus in our community.
The Wild Atlantic Festival 2020, Our First Festival After Lockdown! The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from Saturday 1st August to Saturday 8th August 2020, featuring Activities, tours, walks and