The Time Team experience comes to Ardara!
Demo of Doon Fort survey The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil
Demo of Doon Fort survey The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil
Doon Fort Surveys The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil to
Cuisine in Ardara The coastline of Ardara and its hinterland has long since supplied the raw ingredients for a world-class cuisine – icy northern waters yielding fresh fish and shellfish,
DOWNSTRANDS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE There are still spaces left on the following courses: Essential IT Skills on Tuesdays from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. This course is FREE and a date
Popular Family Member Month’s Mind One of the largest crowds ever gathered in the Church of the Holy Family Ardara, on Friday September 1st for the month’s mind of John Gavigan
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
Johnny Doherty Festival September 22nd to 24th The Johnny Doherty Festival is one of the top events in the country and takes place in Ardara on the weekend of September
Swimming Lessons for Children Swimming lessons for children aged 5 and up will commence on Friday 8th September, 2017 in Ballyshannon. Collection will be from the Dolmen Centre. For more
The Big Summer Charity Barbecue Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017 For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604 Slowey Family Barbecue Every year since the
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
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
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The Big Summer Charity Barbeque Will be held in The Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604
We are beyond delighted to announce that we have made our target. We have enough to pay for treatment and for the flights to the hospital in India. We cannot
The Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival Starts this Saturday at 1pm in Ardara car park, where we have the Wexford Theatre Group performing for children. The popular singing star Shane
UPDATE: We have now raised just over €30,000 🎉🎉🎉 it’s amazing what has been achieved within the last 6 months, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of
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
Dinner Dance for Paul Dawson’s MS Fundraising on Saturday 29th July, in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a
The Bluegrass Festival From July 14th to July 16th has just confirmed the complete lineup for the festival, with the following super acts performing; Lorraine Jordon and Caroline Road from Carolina,USA
Farewell to Joe Last Tuesday the sad news reached Ardara of the death of Joe Lough. Joe came from the far end of the parish, from a townland called Cloughfeinn,
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Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting The Owenea Development Committee are hosting a public meeting next Monday, 10th July at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Presentations will be given by Balinderry
Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is that there is a successful treatment in
A pilgrimage of grace takes place to Inishkeel Island, Narin, this coming Sunday 9th July. We will leave Narin strand at 10.45 am sharp. Everyone is very welcome.
Duchas is on the Way Duchas, our annual Parish Annual is being prepared for publication in November for Christmas. We are particularly asking our friends who may be on holiday
Duchas is on the Way Duchas, our annual Parish Annual is being prepared for publication in November for Christmas. We are particularly asking our friends who may be on holiday
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of
National Heritage Week 2017 Loughros Heritage Group ‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’ Date: Saturday, 26th August, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet: Crannógbuà N.S., CrannógbuÃ, Loughros Point, Ardara,
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market will be running every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm in Inniskeel hall, Portnoo during the months of July and August. All the usual favourites; biscuits, breads,
Please Help A Friend Paul Dawson is from Glenties and is a fine young man. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is
Wild Atlantic Festival The brochures for this festival are now available at the heritage centre. There are some great events taking place during this festival, and in particular the
Ardara Tourist Office A position has arisen at the Ardara Tourist Office for a suitable person to assist with tourist information. If you are interested and you qualify under the
Pier to Beach ‘Pier to beach’ is the shorthand term for the 1km (0.8-1.2k depending on the tide) swim from Portnoo pier to Narin beach. It was pioneered many years
One of Ardara’s 7 Wonders! A large group of Kayaking enthusiast’s had the recent pleasure to paddle off our shore and explore the many geological wonders, that are within our
Asst. Staff Officer The HSE are looking to recruit Assistant Staff Officers (Grade IV’s) in the coming months. If you are interested (or know of anyone who may be), you
Are You Up for the Challenge ??? The Bluestack Challenge Walk will be on this Saturday morning 10th June, starting at 830am. A huge number of walkers will assemble at the
Are You Up for the Challenge ??? The Bluestack Challenge Walk will be on this Saturday morning 10th June, starting at 830am. A huge number of walkers will assemble at the
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
Bluestack Challenge The challenge this year starts from the Parish Centre in Ardara at around 8.30am on Saturday, June 10th and ends in Drumarone. This is a very important fundraiser
Bluestack Challenge The challenge this year starts from the Parish Centre in Ardara at around 8.30am on Saturday, June 10th and ends in Drumarone. This is a very important fundraiser
Guided walk and talk at Sheskinmore Saturday 27th May Biodiversity Week 2017 Where : Sheskinmore NPWS Reserve, Ardara, Co. Donegal Three hundred hectares of sand dunes, marsh, dry
Thanks Many thanks to all who donated at big Hugh’s 60th birthday party. It was much appreciated and a total of €570 was collected for Alzheimer’s Donegal. ~ ~ ~
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
The Ardara Community Employment Scheme The Ardara Community Employment Scheme has three positions available for the following: 1 Secretarial Worker, and 2 General Domestic Workers. If anyone is interested in
Mental Health Information Evening A mental health information evening will be held in The Mill Park Hotel on Wednesday 17th May, from 6pm to 9.30pm. Talks on the evening include dealing with
The Cup of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors
Thank you to everyone who helped with the recent clean up in Ardara. The town and surrounding areas are now looking very well and it would be wonderful if everyone can
Cup Of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors from all
Cup Of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors from all
Thank you to everyone who helped with the recent clean up in Ardara. The town and surrounding areas are now looking very well and it would be wonderful if everyone can
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at the 2017 Cup of Tae Festival The Cup of Tae Festival Committee has just announced that the famous Donegal fiddler Martin McGinley will be
The following extract from a recent National Newspaper details the difficulties of another town in relation to a Bank Closure and how they dealt with it. This Extract has been taken
The following extract from a recent National Newspaper details the difficulties of another town in relation to a Bank Closure and how they dealt with it. This Extract has been taken
Spring Clean Up for Ardara We intend to do the usual Parish Clean Up on the morning of Good Friday, 14th April. If people wish to do a clean
Spring Clean Up for Ardara We intend to do the usual Parish Clean Up on the morning of Good Friday, 14th April. If people wish to do a clean
AN BHEAN A BHI LE POSADH The pupils of Scoil Naisiunta Mhin Tine De invite you to the official screening of their short film “An Bhean a bhi le
Ulster bank set to close! A story on the Irish Independent web site by it’s Financial Correspondent, Charlie Weston has just broken. In it, the article claims that Ulster bank
The Melting Pot invites everyone to come to the Mine & Yours “Works of Art”, this Friday, 24th March, which is being held in Nancy’s Bar. Entry is FREE, so