Festivals
Ardara Bluegrass Festival
Fri 21st Jul - 23rd Jul 2023
Various Times
Ardara
The ever popular Bluegrass Festival featuring some of the finest acts in the world. This has developed into a great event with the top names in Bluegrass in Town.
Wild Atlantic Festival
Sat 5th Aug - 12th Aug 2023
Various Times
Ardara
A week filled with activities, tours, walks and events to celebrate our unique part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The week culminates with the famous Ardara Show Day, with music in all the pubs and the unmissable Show Dance.
Ardara Agricultural Show
Sat 12th Aug
Various Times
Ardara GAA Grounds
The Ardara Agricultural & Industrial Show, the culmination of the Wild Atlantic Week, has everything from top cattle, sheep, horses and ponies to a packed marquee of exhibits and a thrilling afternoon programme. A fun day for the whole family!
The Johnny Doherty Festival
Fri 22nd Sep - 24th Sep 2023
Various Times
Ardara
A must for fans of traditional Irish music and dance, with ceili, barn and set dancing and schools of dance daily.
What’s On?
Ardara Artisan Market
Sat 3rd Jun
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Town Car Park
The 1st Ardara Artisan Market will take place on Saturday 3rd June, 11am - 3pm in the Main town car park. A variety of traders will be in attendance on the day selling a wonderful selection of artisan products from...
Sets Céilí
Mon 5th Jun
8:00 pm
A Sets Céilí will be held in The Heritage Centre on Bank Holiday Monday 5th June starting at 8.00 pm with Duntally Céilí Band. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Tanya McCole
Sat 10th Jun
9:00 pm
The Beehive Bar
The brilliant Tanya McCole live upstairs in the Beehive. Tickets can be secured by ringing 087-6900714.
Butterfly Walk
Sat 24th Jun
11:00 am
McGlinchey’s House, Sandfield
Maurice Simms and Emer Magee will host a Butterfly Walk, Saturday June 24th - meet at McGlinchey's at 11am. Bring boots and a picnic!
Kilclooney Country Market
Sat 1st Jul
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Tavern
Kilclooney Country Market's summer markets run every Saturday from July to the end of August at the Tavern 11am to 1pm.
Kilclooney Country Market
Sat 8th Jul
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Tavern
Kilclooney Country Market's summer markets run every Saturday from July to the end of August at the Tavern 11am to 1pm.
Kilclooney Country Market
Sat 15th Jul
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Tavern
Kilclooney Country Market's summer markets run every Saturday from July to the end of August at the Tavern 11am to 1pm.
Kilclooney Country Market
Sat 22nd Jul
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Tavern
Kilclooney Country Market's summer markets run every Saturday from July to the end of August at the Tavern 11am to 1pm.
Full Listing
Jun 2023
Saturday June 3rd at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ardara Artisan Market
Ardara Artisan Market
Monday June 5th at 8:00 pm
Sets Céilí
Sets Céilí
Saturday June 10th at 9:00 pm
Tanya McCole
Tanya McCole
Saturday June 24th at 11:00 am
Butterfly Walk
Butterfly Walk
Jul 2023
Saturday July 1st at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Friday July 7th at 9:00 pm
Live Music in The Beehive
Live Music in The Beehive
Saturday July 8th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Saturday July 15th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Friday July 21st - Sunday July 23rd at Various Times
Ardara Bluegrass Festival
Ardara Bluegrass Festival
Saturday July 22nd at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Saturday July 29th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Aug 2023
Saturday August 5th - Saturday August 12th at Various Times
Wild Atlantic Festival
Wild Atlantic Festival
Saturday August 5th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Saturday August 12th at Various Times
Ardara Agricultural Show
Ardara Agricultural Show
Saturday August 12th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Saturday August 19th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Saturday August 26th at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market
Sep 2023
Friday September 22nd - Sunday September 24th at Various Times
The Johnny Doherty Festival
The Johnny Doherty Festival
Nov 2023
Friday November 10th - Sunday November 12th at Various Times
The Matchmaking Festival
The Matchmaking Festival
Dec 2023
Thursday December 28th at 9:00 pm
Poor Farmers Auction - Teagues Bar
Poor Farmers Auction - Teagues Bar