Wild Atlantic Week

Fri 2nd August - Sat 10th August 2019

Ardara

A Week of Special Events for Visitors and the Community Alike

Activities, tours, walks and events to celebrate our unique part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Programme of Events 2019

Friday 2^nd August 2019

2.30pm-5.00pm: The Opening of the Festival

The Festival will open with an Open Air Outside Broadcast from Highland Radio.
Join the David James Show on the Diamond, with live performances, competitions, and great music. All welcome.

^NEWAbout 5.00pm: Workshop in Ardara Town Car Park

16th century encampment with Oireas Historical Services in Ardara Town Car Park with workshop about 5.00pm. The re-enactors will demonstrate how weapons were used, battle formation, life in camp and on board ship and more.

^NEW9.30pm: Caludo in Nancy’s Bar

Swiss Folk and Bluegrass with Caludo, a “swissicana” trio based in Zürich, Switzerland. Performing a mix of original material as well as some new takes on old favorites in the bluegrass and old-time realm. Free entry.

10.00pm: The Best of Live Music in Town

Saturday 3^rd August 2019

All Day: Historical Encampment

Members of Ardara’s Mens Shed will join the camp, demonstrating traditional crafts.

9.00am: Wild Atlantic Walk – Port to Maghera

Departing Heritage Centre at 9.00am

Kevin will lead a team of walkers on the stunning Port to Maghera Walk – not for the faint hearted. This is one of the truly great walks!

Join Kevin at 9.00am at the Heritage Centre (bus collection). This walk takes approximately 8 hours.

Good hiking gear, boots, jackets etc. Experienced walkers and good level of fitness essential.

€35 per person.

Contact Kevin in advance: 087-6734875

9.30am: Walk in the Footsteps of the Spanish Armada

Spanish Armada, Donegal, 1588 – 2019, La Duquesa Santa Ana re-enactment walk.
Phase 1 across Seskinmore, Phase 2 Roechrow Road to Killybegs.

Booking is essential as all participants will be transported by bus to the start and from the finish of the walk. Spaces are limited. Register by 31st July to secure your place by emailing ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com or text to 087-9214206 with your name, email address, mobile number and number of people attending.

Note of Armada

The Spanish Armada Walk in commemoration of the survivors of La Duquesa Santa Ana off Loughros Peninsula on the 29th September 1588. We will be following in the footsteps of the crew as they made their way to Killybegs in the hope of boarding one of the three Spanish ships who had taken shelter there. When they got to Killybegs, they found that only one ship (La Girona) remained there, the other two had sunk in the harbour. La Girona set a course for Scotland in the hope that, with the help of the Scottish, the crew of 1,300 would make it back to Spain. Two days after leaving Killybegs, La Girona was wrecked off Lacada Point, Co. Antrim. Only between 5 and 9 people survived. The shipwrecking of some 26 Spanish ships off the Irish coast in the autumn was one of the worst tragedies in the history of seafaring with about 6,000 foreigners losing their lives.

3.00pm: Live Music on the Diamond

^{NEW DATE/TIME} 5.30pm: Duck Racing on the Owentocker

The Loughros Point Rowing Club fundraiser. Please support this great organisation.
Ducks on sale from 4.30pm at the bridge.
Contact Teresa 087 9159351

All Day: Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre

Great selection of music in the town nightly

Sunday 4^th August, 2019

2.30pm: The Annual Blessing of the Graves at the Catholic Church Grounds

3.30pm: Coffee Corner at Ardhill House

Meet & Greet at Ardhill House. All welcome

4.00pm: Street Music on the Diamond

All Day: Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre

Great selection of music in town nightly

Monday 5^th August, 2019.

11.00am: Out and About Artists Group

Everyone welcome for a great day out painting. Meet at the Heritage Centre.

Phone Colm for more information: 087-3222910

2.00pm: A 6Km Walk Along the Town Trail

Starting at the Catholic Church. Duration approx 1 hour

4.00pm: Live Music on the Diamond

All Day: Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre

8.00pm: Dancing at the Crossroads on the Diamond

Join Clement Gallagher and Friends for a night of fun as they go back in time with a Ceili on the Street

Big Country Dance with “Hard to Beat” in Town

Great event and admission is free

Tuesday 6^th August, 2019.

11.00am-4.00pm: Basketmaking Workshop & Spinning display in the Heritage Centre

Two day event continuing Thursday

Phone Colm for more information: 087-3222910

2.00pm: Meet and Greet at St. Shanaghan House

We are all warmly welcomed by Tadgh and staff for a special afternoon at St. Shanaghan House. Also there will be a talk on Horticulture as well as a demonstration of various dances for relaxation and much more. For more information contact Tadgh 083-1666634

3.00pm: Live Street Music on the Diamond

All Day: Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre

All Day: See the Skill of Weaving and Spinning at Molloy’s on the Killybegs Road

Great selection of Music in town nightly

Wednesday 7^th August, 2019.

11.00am: Bus Tour of Donegal