Ardara News 3rd December 2019
Ardara Prepares for Christmas Thanks to the Christmas Lights team who have everything ready for the switch on. Well done to all involved. Hopefully all businesses will get into the
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Coffee Morning The Present Day, Ardara – Wednesday 9th October 10am-6pm You’re invited to a charity Coffee Morning in celebration of the gift of life of Teresa Keeney. There will
Community Notices 24th September 2019
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place this weekend 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm with Dermot
Community Notices 9th July 2019
The Bluegrass Festival The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July. Some of the best bluegrass acts from the USA will be in Ardara for
Community Notices 30th April 2019
”Cup of Tae” Festival The “Cup of Tae” Festival takes place this bank holiday weekend and looks set to be a huge weekend with a great influx of tourists expected.
Community Notices 9th April 2019
Huge Crowds at Pat Shovelin All Star Weekend The two day event in Ardara last weekend was a massive occasion with huge crowds turning out on both days; on Saturday
Community Notices 2nd April 2019
Cup of Tae Festival Brochures Out Now Brochures for the Cup of Tae Traditional Music Festival, which takes place Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May, are now available in local shops
Community Notices 26th March 2019
New Distillery The proposers of the Distillery at the Show Field will hold an information evening in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Tuesday 2nd April between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. The
Community Notices 12th March 2019
Ardara Walking Festival 2019 Sliabh Liag Now in its 19th year, the Ardara Walking Festival has become an unmissable experience, attracting enthusiasts from all over Ireland and internationally. With a
Community Notices 5th March 2019
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place St. Patrick’s Weekend Friday 15th March – Monday 18th March 2019. There are excellent hill walks on offer and there’s great interest in
Upcoming Arts & Crafts Classes
Basket Weaving A two-day Basket Weaving Workshop with Eugene Curran will take place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March from 10am to 4pm in the Heritage Centre. The fee
Community Notices 26th February 2019
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival, featuring a variety of guided hill walks, takes place St. Patrick’s Weekend Friday 15th March – Monday 18th March 2019. There are excellent walks on
Pottery, Basket Weaving & Art Classes
Basket Weaving with Eugene Byrne and Pottery Workshops with Eimear Boyle will be starting in March. These will be two-day workshops running from 10am to 4pm each day in the Heritage
Community Notices 19th February 2019
A Very Successful South of the Border Festival! Congratulations to Claire Ward, Ramelton, winner of the Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest, and the €1000 prize. The Contest saw a huge number
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre A series of Acting Workshops for adults will be starting soon at the Heritage Centre including Acting Technique, Scene Study, Improv, beginning with a
Community Notices 30th January 2019
Comedy Play “Don’t tell the Wife” After last year’s very successful comedy play “Stop it Nurse”, it’s all systems go with another comedy play “Don’t tell the Wife” which is
“South of the Border” Song Contest
South of the Border Festival €1000 Song Contest Last year saw the inaugural Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest in Ardara. Jimmy Kennedy, who wrote classics like “South of the Border”and “Red
Community Notices 11th December 2018 – Updated
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
Community Notices 6th November 2018
Matchmaking Special All roads lead to Ardara for another well organised Matchmaking Weekend. All accommodation is currently booked up. Anyone who is looking for accommodation or who has accommodation
Community Notices 11th September 2018
Johnny Doherty Festival – 21st to 23rd Sept The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 21st to 23rd September. Friday night opens with Brid Harper, Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney.
Ardara Community Notices 3rd April 2018
Fashion Show with a Twist A Fashion Show with a twist will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Sunday next 8th April at 3pm in aid of the
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market Tomorrow 2nd of December see’s the last of the Kilclooney Country Market’s as the festive period warms up. For your last chance to gain that special gift for
The Melting Pot Festival
The Melting Pot invites everyone to come to the Mine & Yours “Works of Art”, this Friday, 24th March, which is being held in Nancy’s Bar. Entry is FREE, so
Community Notices Sunday 5th March, 2017
Jim Browne’s Testimony Jim Browne’s Testimony about his change of life can be heard in Bruckless next Thursday at 7.30 p.m. and in Kilclooney next Friday at 7.30p.m. Irish
Community Notices 29th January, 2017
Oiche Na Feile Bride – St Brigid’s Crosses Saint Brigid’s Crosses will be made in the Parish Centre on Tuesday night, 31st January, beginning at 8.00 p.m. Supper will be
Community Notices 22nd January, 2017
Community Notices Night Classes at St. Columba’s Comprehensive Courses run every Tuesday night from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. For information regarding courses, check http://www.glentiescomp.com ~~~~~~~~ Night Classes in St.
Community Notices 8th January 2017
The Knit and Rip Club The Knit and Rip Club resumes operation on Monday, 9th January in St. Shanaghan House at 7.30 p.m. Anyone interested in two hours of craft
Duchas 2016 launch
Friday the 25th of November Friday last saw the launch of the second annual Duchas magazine, in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. On a frosty night, there was a significant attendance,
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR At The Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Christmas Craft Fair The third Christmas craft fair in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel will be taking place on Saturday 26th November 2016. So if you’re a confirmed shopaholic or have
Balor Theatre Company Comes To Ardara
COMEDY IN THE HERITAGE CENTRE Balor Rep Theatre Company presents Fly Me To The Moon By Marie Jones. Directed by Kieran Quinn. With Cathleen Bradley and Orla Mullan. Sunday October 9th in The
Duchas Time Again
Duchas Time Again The committee of the Duchas Annual is actively seeking articles for the Annual Edition at Christmas. Articles must not exceed 1500 words and must relate in a
Countdown to the Ardara Show!
Ardara Show ready for its return The Ardara Show is back on Saturday the 13th of August. Its return after a break of a year, is staged on a new area
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at 2017 Cup of Tae Festival
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at the 2017 Cup of Tae Festival The Cup of Tae Festival Committee has just announced that the famous Donegal fiddler Martin McGinley will be
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years In Business
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years in Business The Present Day is celebrating 20 years in business this coming Wednesday 10th August from 12pm – 8pm, running until Saturday 13th
Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the
Melting Pot Festival celebrates ” A Taste of the World”
From the 3rd of June, Ardara will be a blaze with colour and culture. The fantastic Melting Pot festival returns to Ardara this June bank holiday weekend with a