A week of special events for visitors and the community alike.
ARDARA WILD ATLANTIC WAY FESTIVAL Ardara – the best Village to live in – Donegal’s hidden gem, Ardara
Friday 2nd August
7 pm Comedy Magic Show with Colm Dawson in the Beehive – CANCELLED
Saturday 3rd August
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Ardara Artisan Market main town carpark
12 Noon – Weaving & Spinning Demonstration in the Heritage Centre
10:00 pm Great selection of music in town
Sunday 4th August
Day of Air Painting out and about in the town.
2:00 pm Annual Blessing of the Graves at the Church of the Holy Family
3:00 pm Family Fun Day at Pearse Memorial Park with loads of activities for all the family followed with opening of the Gym
7:30 pm – Dancing at the Crossroads led by Clement Gallagher with the Duntallty Ceili Band
10:00 pm Great selection of music in town
Monday 5th August
11:00 am – 4:30 pm Aidan Mc Cole watercolour painting class in the Heritage Centre. Booking essential.
8:00 pm Swingtime with Neilly & Co at the Corner House
10:00 pm Great selection of music at venues
Tuesday 6th August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Johnny Boyle mixed media landscape workshop upstairs at the Heritage Centre. Booking essential
7:00 pm Michelle McKeown presents a short film and talk about Irish International Poet Padraic Fiacc at the Heritage Centre
10:00 pm Great selection of music at all venues
Wednesday 7th August
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Seán Ó Brogan portraits in oils at the Heritage Centre. Booking essential.
11:00 am Mystery Bus Tour leaving the Heritage Centre to a surprise location
10:00 pm Great selection of Music in Donegal
Thursday 8th August
10:30 am – 4:00 pm Basket Weaving with Gene Eoghan O Curraighain in the Heritage Centre. Booking essential.
6:00 pm Manus Packie Byrne film screening at the Heritage Centre
10:00 pm Great selection of music at venues
Friday 9th August
10:30 am – 4:00 pm Art Exhibition of all works done during the week in the Heritage Centre
7:00 pm Duck racing on the Owentocker River organised in aid of the Loughros Point Rowing Club
10:00 pm Great selection of music at all venues
Saturday 10th August
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Ardara Show Day – The best in local produce and talent displayed at the GAA Grounds, Ardara. See the best of craft, baking, vegetables, floral displays, competitions, and much more!
8:00 pm Ardara Show Dance – at the GAA Grounds
10:00 pm Great selection of music at all venues
For more information contact Stephen +353 87 242 4590 | info@ardara.ie
Supported by FÁILTE IRELAND WILD ATLANTIC WAY WAKE TOURISM
