Live Music This Weekend
Music lineup for the weekend Beehive bar Friday: Traditional Music with Jim & Fiona. Saturday: Tanya McCole Sunday: The Fantastic Tim Edey Corner House Live Music every night
News
Ardara Community Notices 19th June 2018
Ulster Bank Community Bank Ulster Bank’s Community Banker, Eve Curran is on 2 weeks holiday, returning on Monday 2nd July. She will return to her weekly drop-in Wednesday 4th July
Ardara Community Notices 12th June 2018
Brackeys got Talent The pupils of Brackey National School are performing “Brackey’s Got Talent” concert this Sunday the 17th of June at 4.00 pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Come
Ardara Community Notices 5th June 2018
Owenea FM’s Annual Evening of Music Owenea FM’s annual evening of music takes place at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on this Thursday June 7th. The event attracts hundreds of music
Ardara Community Notices 29th May 2018
Summer Lights Festival See Festival Page for full programme of events The Summer Lights Festival takes place this June Bank Holiday weekend 1st to 4th June. This festival incorporates a
Ardara Community Notices 22nd May 2018
Parish Clean Up The GAA are organising a Parish Clean-Up on this coming Saturday 26th May. Anyone wishing to give a hand for a few hours to meet at the
Ardara Community Notices 8th May 2018
“Cup of Tae” 2018 There are many reasons why this was the most outstanding festival of all time in Ardara. The weather was brilliant, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh as special guest
Ardara Community Notices 1st May 2018
“Cup of Tae” Festival The biggest “Cup of Tae” Festival of all time is expected this weekend in Ardara! World renowned traditional musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh will be the special
Ardara Community Notices 24th April 2018
Ardara radio station back on air OweneaFM, the community radio station based at Kentucky, Ardara, was broadcasting again. following its transmitter being repositioned at Doohill after discussions with the Broadcasting
Ardara Community Notices 16th April 2018
Quiz Winners Congratulations to the Boys from St Mary’s NS on their win in the Ulster Pioneer Quiz Final in Doneyloop on Saturday 14th April. The school now goes forward
Ardara Community Notices 10th April 2018
Ronan Whyte wins IBSF U18 Snooker Title The first ever All Donegal Snooker Final was played at the third RIBSA U18 qualification ranking event for the 2018 IBSF World U18
Ardara Community Notices 3rd April 2018
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 Community Notices 27th March 2018
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market is having their first Market of the year In Inniskeel Hall on Easter Saturday the 31st of March from 11am until 1 o’clock Fashion
CLÁR 2018 Funding
CLÁR 2018 Funding Allocation Announced The Department of Rural and Community Development have recently announced a funding allocation of €5m under CLAR 2018 which may be of interest to various
Ardara Community Notices 20th March
Ardara Parade an Outstanding Success The Ardara Parade on Sunday last was a truly brilliant success. Grand Marshall Kathleen Sheerin was just wonderful in the role as leader of the
Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide
Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide Eileen Magnier from RTÉ has been in touch to say that the filming that took place on Doon Fort last September will be
Ardara Community Notices: 12th March 2018
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place on this weekend Sat 17th and Sun 18th March. The Saturday walks are: Port to Maghera 13 Km which takes
Ardara Walking Weekend: 16th – 18th March 2018
St Patrick’s Weekend 2018 Ardara International Walking Festival Ardara’s renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous Walks. Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March 2018. Saturday 17th March A. Walk
Ardara Community Notices: 9th March 2018
Ardara St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Ardara Parade is on Sunday March 18th, and we have a large number of bands coming, but we need local floats. We are asking
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade Updated: Please visit our St. Patrick’s Parade page for details of this year’s parade.
Cardiac First Responders Ardara
Cardiac First Responder volunteers are urgently need in and around the Ardara Area Training, uniform and equipment will be provided in return for a community to respond, as and when
World War One Commemorative Event
Commemorating locals who took part in the ‘Great War’ It has been proposed to host a commemorative event to honour those from Ardara, Downstrands and Glenties who participated in World
Ardara Community Notices
Failte Ireland Invites People to attend: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation business has led to a demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed
Irish Times makes a plea for Narin & Portnoo G.C.
Irish Times article laments the close of our local golf club On foot of the call to Club Members to an Extraordinary General Meeting, to save the now closed links
South of the Border Festival – This weekend 16th-18th February!
Our new South of the Border Festival takes place this Valentine’s weekend! A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy, it will feature open sessions of music and storytelling, the
Announcement: Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard – Community Workshop
Why: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation businesses has led to demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed for businesses that currently cannot
Community Notices 1st February, 2018.
Community Notices Comedy Play “Stop It Nurse”: It’s all systems go with a another comedy play “Stop it Nurse” which is being staged this weekend and involves all characters from
Community Notices: Monday 22nd January, 2018
ARDARA COMMUNITY NOTICES: Belarus Appeal: Items will be taken until the end of January for my annual Belarus Orphanages Appeal. In the last two weeks the response has been amazing
Community Notice: 11th January, 2018
Country & Western festival – The Country & Western weekend takes place on the weekend of Friday, 26th to Sunday, 28th January. Top country bands in town for the weekend.
merry christmas
For everyone out there who either lived or stayed in our wonderful town or either passed through we wish you the most happiest Christmas and a prosperous New Year, for
Dolmen Centre Christmas message
Thanks Just a short note to thank you for your support during 2017 and to ask for it again in the coming year. 2018 (we hope) will finally be the
The Poor Farmers Auction: 29th December, 2017.
The Poor Farmers Auction Venue: Teagues Bar, West End, Ardara 29th December, 2017. A night of fun and craic, where everyone becomes a “poor farmer” for the night. This
Ardara Community Notices: 21st December, 2017.
Ulster Bank Mobile in Town: The Mobile Bank on wheels will be on the road from Monday, December 18th. We will be in Ardara from 10am to 12pm on Monday and
Community Notices 12th December 2017
The Parish salutes The Dean: A huge crowd attended the Parish Centre on Sunday evening last to acknowledge the works of Dean Laverty in the Parish over the last 25
Community Notices 8th December, 2017
Church Coffee Morning: Everything from cakes to jams, pictures to novelty items and much more, will be on sale at the annual St. Conal’s Church coffee morning which takes place
Songs For Grace
Songs For Grace Tomorrow Friday the 8th @ 9pm Nancy’s will host a small fundraiser for 16 year old Grace Fischer! Many moons ago, Libby (Graces Mam) and her
Save Our Fisheries
The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group and Loughros Heritage Group have organised a public petition against the closure of The Channel (Loughros More Estuary) and against making the Owenea
Xmas Craft Fair A Great Success
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.
Kilclooney Country Market
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
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post and some of the information was out of date. Please visit our Festivals and Events page for up to date listings.
St. Mary’s N.S. Christmas Concert
Award winning multi-instrumentalist and composer Tim Edey, The children from St. Mary’s National School & Guests. Thursday 14th December, Nesbitt Arms Hotel 7.00 p.m. to 9.00p.m.(Doors open 6.30p.m.) Admission €10.00.
Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair, 2nd December 2017
The Happy Camper The Happy Camper will be at the Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 2nd December, selling their Gourmet Pancakes and hot chocolate. Some
Fly Tying Classes
Fly Tying Classes For all the fishing enthusiasts, the Ceili House Ardara are going to be running Fly Tying classes weekly starting Thursday 30th of November at 8.30 pm. This is
Community Notices: Tuesday 28th November, 2017
Duchas Magazine: The Duchas Magazine is now on sale in the local shops. It is a great production with lots of articles and photographs and will make an ideal Christmas
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post. Some of the information was out of date, so the post was deleted. If you were looking for information on festivals and events, click
South of the Border Festival
South of the Border Festival A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of February Jimmy Kennedy’s mother Anna Baskin was an Ardara
Community Notices 22nd November, 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017: This year’s Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms hotel on next Saturday, 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series As the winter sets in and the nights get longer, the Beehive Bar is happy to announce that we will be running a series
Paul’s MS Journey from Ireland to India
A message from Paul’s loving wife Julie We had the best news ever !! Paul’s bone marrow is starting to produce new stem cells. The treatment has worked !!! Paul
Community Notices for Tuesday 7th November, 2017.
Matchmaking Weekend: The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place this Fri Nov 10th to Sun November, 12th. A new committee is working hard and this years’ festival promises to be one
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend – November 10th – 12th
Matchmaking Weekend November 10th – 12th, 2017 The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place from Friday November, 10th to Sunday November, 12th 2017. A new committee is working hard, and this years’
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising In an Unique way to raise some funds to purchase more Christmas street lights for Ardara, the local shops and other businesses in Ardara town, and
Community Notices: Wednesday 1st November, 2017
Thanks – A recent fundraising concert at Inniskeel Hall, Portnoo yielded a total of €1,307 which was donated to the work of the HOPE Foundation to provide shelter and education to
Christmas Craft Fair 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017. This years’ Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30 festive
Community Notices, Monday 23rd October, 2017
New Irish Dance Classes – New Irish Dance classes will take place at the Heritage Centre starting this Wednesday at 8pm. The famous Irish Dance “The Maggie Pickie” will be taught
Community Notices Thursday 19th October, 2017
Halloween Fancy Dress Fun for all the family in St. Bridget’s Hall, Lettermacaward on Sunday, 29th October from 4 to 6 p.m. with prizes, games and free goodie bags. €2
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend:
Fri. the 13th to Sun. the 15th of October This weekend sees the second annual ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend taking place in Ardara and the greater GAP area.
Slowey Family Barbecue – was a successful fundraiser !
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:
Community Notices Monday 9th October, 2017
Good Luck Eileen: The Oral Health Awards aims to recognise excellence and endeavour in oral care in Ireland and the UK, and Eileen is nominated for the Best Children’s Care
Community Notices 7th October, 2017
Set Dancing A Beginner’s class in Set Dancing commenced on Monday last 2nd October, at 7.30pm in Heritage Centre, Ardara with Clement Gallagher instructor. This was followed by the usual