Saturday 4th August 2018

La Duquesa Santa Ana Re-enactment Walk

8.30am – 9.00am : Community Centre

Commemorating the 430th Anniversary of the Spanish Armada: 1588-2018.

Come along and join this historical re-enactment walkin the footsteps of the 900 survivors of the Duquesa Santa Ana from Kiltoorish (Rosbeg) to Killybegs. Family friendly event. Walk duration and length approximately 30 Km (8 hours or walk what you can).

Registration will take place at the Ardara Community Centre 8.30 to 9.00am, Saturday 4th August. Bus arrangements at registration.

Adults: €20.00
Children under 16 free

All walkers will meet at the Commons School, Killybegs at 6pm for the final walk into Killybegs and the closing ceremony. Find out more on www.donegalgapheritage.ie or phone Paula 087 8214206

Alpacas at Ardara Family Fun Day

11am to 2pm : The Rectory

Two alpacas will feature at a special animal farm during a Family Fun Day at the Rectory, Ardara, on Saturday, August 4th.

The alpacas, owned locally, will be  one of the key attractions at the new event which will also include a special electric model train display inside the rectory. The Family Fun Day, which takes place from 11am to 2pm, also has a family pet showat 11.30am, a children’s fancy dress competition at 12 noon, and sports and games for the very young. There will also be face and nail painting, teas, a home baking stand, other stalls and a barbecue.

Fun for all the Family at Narin Beach

1pm : Narin

The Dolmen Centre are hosting a Family Beach Day on Narin Strand starting at 1pm.

Lots of family activities including Egg & Spoon and 3-legged races, Tug of War, Stalls, BBQs, Music and much more! For the artistic among you, there will be a Sandcastle/Sand Art competition on the beach itself.

Entry for this event is €10, with prizes to be had for various categories.

Join us for what promises to be ‘A good day out’! All funds go towards the running of the Dolmen Centre.

Volunteers needed to help organise on the day. Please call or drop into the Dolmen Centre to register.

Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition

All Day : The Heritage Centre

Bart Whelan, local historian, radio presenter on Owenea FM, and photographer, curates this popular exhibition of his photographs in the Heritage Centre. The exhibition provides a snapshot of the local people and places from years gone by.

Live Music Outdoors

4pm : The Diamond

Join Shane Shovlin for fun and craic on the Diamond for a live entertainment session!

Music in Nancy’s

10pm : Nancy’s Bar

Live music in the bar with None the Wiser

Great selection of music in town nightly!

Sunday 5th August

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

Street Music

4.00pm : The Diamond

Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition

All Day : Heritage Centre

This popular exhibition of photographs provides a snapshot of the local people and places from years gone by.

Children’s Film Show

6.00pm : Heritage Centre

See poster for details

Feast of Music at the Beehive

Sunday Night : The Beehive Bar

A great night of music in the Beehive with The Burner, The Bun and O’Hanlon which includes Dermot Byrne, Brendan Quinn and Pete O’Hanlon.

They will play a mix of Cajun, Country, Tex Mex, Trad, Blues and more.

This is sure to be a great session so come along and enjoy!

Great selection of music in town every night!

Mon 6th August

Town Trail Walk

2.00pm : Starting at the Catholic Church grounds.

A 6km walk along the Town Trail. Duration approximately 1 hour.

See our Walking Page for more info on local walks.

Live Outdoor Music

4.00pm : The Diamond

Join Shane Shovlin for fun and craic on The Diamond with a live entertainment session.

Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition

All Day : Heritage Centre

This popular exhibition of photographs provides a snapshot of the local people and places from years gone by.

Dancing at the Crossroads

8.00pm : The Diamond

As part of the Wild Atlantic Festival, Dancing at The Crossroads will take place on the street on Monday night 6th August starting at 8pm. Join Clement Gallagher and the Ardara Ceili Dancers with the Duntally Ceili Band providing the music.

A great night’s fun and dancing and everyone is welcome to join in as they go back in time with a Ceili on the Street!

Big Country Dance

10.30pm : Corner House

Big Country Dance with the amazing band Hard 2 Beat. A great event and admission is free!

Tuesday 7th August

Weaving & Craft Display

2.00pm : St. Shanaghan House

Everyone is warmly welcomed by Tadgh and his staff for a special afternoon at St. Shanaghan House. There will also be a talk on Horticulture as well as demonstrations of various dances for relaxation, and much more.

For more information contact Tadgh 083 1666634.

Live Street Music

4.00pm : The Diamond

Live outdoor music with Shane

Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition

All Day : Heritage Centre

This popular exhibition of photographs provides a snapshot of the local people and places from years gone by.

An Evening at the Green Gate

6.00pm : The Green Gate

Join Paula as she takes you on a tour of the green gardens at the Green Gate. Enjoy tea & scones as you take in the panoramic views.

Contact Paula 086 1765431 for more information.

Great selection of music in town nightly!

Wednesday 8th August

Bus Tour of Donegal

Sorry, this event is now fully booked.

Kids’ Film Show

3.00pm : The Heritage Centre

The Incredibles. Running time 1hr 25 mins. €3 adm

The film follows the Parrs, a family of superheroes who are forced to live a quiet suburban life while hiding their powers. Mr. Incredible’s desire to help people draws the entire family into a confrontation with a vengeful fan-turned-foe and his killer robot.

Kids films will be supervised, juice and popcorn provided.

Live Street Music

4.00pm : The Diamond

Live outdoor music with Shane

Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition

All Day : Heritage Centre

This popular exhibition of photographs provides a snapshot of the local people and places from years gone by.

Great selection of music in town nightly!

Thursday 9th August

Film about Donegal

12.00 noon : The Heritage Centre

Midday film on the beauty of Donegal. Duration approximately 25 minutes.

Craft & Weaving Display

2.00pm : Molloy’s Factory

A trip back in time with a wonderful craft and weaving display at Molloy’s Factory on the Killybegs road. An event not to be missed!

Bart Whelan Lecture

4.00pm : The Heritage Centre

The inimitable Bart Whelan gives a lecture on his photographic display.

Adults’ Film Show

8.00pm : Heritage Centre

The Siege of Jadotville. Running Time 1hr 48 mins. Admission €3.

An Irish commander and his battalion of 150 men withstand a siege by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining corporations.

The outnumbered Irish company was eventually forced to surrender after ammunition and supplies were exhausted, but not before inflicting heavy casualties on the Katangese and their mercenaries. They were held as prisoners of war for approximately one month, with no loss of life.

Plus, a special showing of a 14 min locally produced film about Dylan Thomas’s time in Ireland. ‘Young Dylan’

Great selection of music in the pubs in town!

Friday 10th August

Basket Making & Spinning

11.00am – 4.00pm : The Heritage Centre

Eugene Byrne, famous basket-weaver from Teelin, will be making and teaching basket weaving in the Heritage Centre on Friday 10th August, 11am-4pm. Free drop spindle classes will also take place.

Booking essential. €40 for the day including rods which will be supplied.

For more information phone Colm: 087 3222910

Live Street Music

3.00pm : The Diamond

Visit to Stephen Bennett’s Art Gallery at Carn

4.00pm : Carn

Stephen Bennett’s Studio Gallery is beautifully situated on the Wild Atlantic Way with mountain and sea views and is one of the best known Donegal Art Galleries. This professional artist, who has represented Ireland at the Florence Biennale, has his gallery beside his home, two miles outside of Ardara [Google Map]

Stephen is available at all times to show his large array of artwork

Street Music

5.00pm : The Diamond

Duck Racing on the Owentocker

7.00pm : Owentocker River

The ducks have been training since the quack of dawn, so they’ll be in beak performance for the race.

Duck race begins at 7pm sharp on the bridge beside Nancy’s bar. Ducklines €4 on sale from 6.30pm

A Loughros Point Rowing Club fundraiser. Come out and support this great organisation.

Contact Teresa 087 9159351 for more information.

Music tonight in most venues in town

Saturday 11th August – Show Day!

Ardara Agricultural Show

All Day : Sandfield

The annual Ardara Agricultural Show. 

Everything from top cattle, sheep, horses and ponies to a packed marquee of exhibits and a thrilling afternoon programme.
It really is a day for the whole family, offering wide range of entertainment.

In scenic Sandfield for the fourth year, it is a day not to be missed.

Visit our Ardara Show page for more information.

The official website: www.ardarashow.ie

The Ardara Show Facebook Page

Coffee at the Flower Pot

Midday : The Flower Pot

Join Geraldine as she serves coffee & scones at the Flower Pot for a local charity.

Street Music

4.00pm : The Diamond

Great Music tonight in the pubs and the unmissable Show Dance in the Nesbitt Arms to celebrate Show Day!