Dúchas Magazine

There has been a great reaction to this year’s Dúchas, and Compliments to all Concerned.There are many fine contributions but one particular article “Don’t Throw Your Old Books Away” has come in for a lot of mention. It is wonderfully written by Imelda Haughey, a loyal daughter of Ardara living in the USA for many years, who visits often and loves Ardara dearly. A correction to the magazine; the credit for the article is to Donal Haughey, her brother, and we wish to issue an apology for that from the Dúchas Board.The 2018 Dúchas Annual is now available in the shops. Great value at €10   

Christmas Coffee Morning

Christmas gift ideas will highlight at St. Conal’s Church Sale at Teague’s Bar on Friday December 14th. Cakes, jams’ and Christmas puddings will be on sale together with hand knits including hedgehogs, owls and seasonal decorations. Refreshments will be served and the morning starts at 10.30am. 

Big Draw Dance in the Hotel – Please Support 

Friday night 21st December is the launch of the draw for first prize in the fantastic Christmas Lights Draw.The first prize is flights for two to New York with €500 spending money – sponsored by Des Campbell and Dúchas magazine (see below for details).Dancing is from 11pm with the band “Hard 2 Beat”.   

25 Card Drive Fundraiser

Loughros Heritage Group are holding a 25 Card Drive fundraiser in Teague’s Bar on Friday, 14th December, starting at 8.00pm.All are welcome and your support will be greatly appreciated.   

Families Wanted for School Tour Accommodation

A French company with close local contacts is sending school tours for a period of 5 to 8 days. They run it from February through to May, and would like to do business in the Ardara area. They organise all the activities like coaching in various sports etc themselves. Any family interested would need to have children of school going age to mix with these visitors. Each family can keep up to four students and they pay €20 per child per night and the four can stay in the one room in bunk beds or if there are 4 beds in the one room. If anyone has an interest contact ardara.ie or Aoife on 087 1245587. The organisers are visiting Ardara prior to Christmas to confirm all.Also there is a Spanish group who are interested in sending students to Ardara in July. Again, they need children in the family. It will be a three week period and they pay €200 per student per week. If anyone has any interest contact Aoife on 087 1245587 

Christmas Eve Music on the Diamond

The Brass Band, mince pies and mulled wine has been a great tradition at the Flowerpot each year. Gratefully organised by Geraldine Ferguson.It’s great to say that the popular tradition continues this year on Christmas Eve. 

Art Classes

Mixed media art classes continue every Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm upstairs in the Heritage Centre.For more information or to book a place contact Colm: 087 3222910  ARDARA WEATHER