Ardara News 7th Sept 2020
Slowey but Surely Charity Cycle Each year since the death of Margaret Slowey her husband Gerard and the family have organised a barbecue in her honour to raise money for
Charity
Ardara News 7th Jan 2020
Chernobyl Appeal Siobhan Mc Nelis from Portnoo is looking for your help for her 28th annual Charity Appeal. Items required are; good quality children’s and adults’ clothing, shoes (no
Ardara News 9th December 2019
Church of Ireland Coffee Morning The Church of Ireland Christmas Coffee Morning takes place this Friday December 13th in Teague’s Bar, West End from 10.30 am. On sale will be
Ardara News 8th October 2019
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend will take place from this Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October. This year’s theme is Donegal Folklore, Fact and Fiction and celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Darby O’Gill and the Little People
What’s On?
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 10th September 2019
20 years Gift of Life Celebration Dance Teresa Keeney from Crumlin is having a 20 Years Celebration Fundraising Dance on the 11th of October in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Community Notices 13th August 2019
Slowey BBQ celebrates 10 years In August 2010, Gerard Slowey decided to run an event to help raise funds for Breast cancer Research, having buried his wife Margaret from the
Dolmen Centre receives Swimming Pool planning approval
24th July 2019 After many years of work, the Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd. (Dolmen Centre) is proud to announce that Donegal County Council have granted planning approval
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 2nd July 2019
Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk The Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30 pm. Registration from 6.30 pm in the Methodist Hall. Race Chip
Community Notices 25th June 2019
Ardara Community Childcare Ardara Community Childcare are hosting their registration, information and AGM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 8pm. Please note that all parents using the service in September
Community Notices 28th November 2018
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
Community Notices 13th November 2018
Annual Card Drive in Teague’s The annual Card Drive in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin will be held in Teague’s Bar this coming Friday 16th November at 8.00pm. All
Community Notices 17th October 2018
Congratulations The congratulations of the community this week goes to Patrick Boomer, son of Therese Gillespie, Portnoo, who finished 5th best offshore rower in the World. He rowed for
Community Notices 2nd October 2018
Paul’s MS journey from Ireland to India – A Message from Julie Dawson Paul, myself and our family would like to invite you to help us celebrate saying a massive
Volunteering Awards
Me4U Awards Kevin Maguire and Kevin Gifford were recognised with individual Volunteering Awards at the Me4U awards on Thursday 19th July, for their outstanding service in providing free Cardiac First
25 years since ‘Secret of Roaninish’ filming
Venue: Dolmen Centre, Thursday 2nd August @ 7pm To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the filming locally, of the ‘Secret of Roaninish’, Downstrands Family Resource Centre are offering a ‘one
Dolmen Centre Beach Family Fun Day
Sunday 5th of August The Dolmen Centre are hosting a Family Fun Day on Narin Strand, on Sunday the 5th of August starting at 1pm. Lots of family activities to
Dolmen Centre Christmas message
Thanks Just a short note to thank you for your support during 2017 and to ask for it again in the coming year. 2018 (we hope) will finally be the
Community Notices 31st August 2017
Swimming Lessons for Children Swimming lessons for children aged 5 and up will commence on Friday 8th September, 2017 in Ballyshannon. Collection will be from the Dolmen Centre. For more
A message of thanks from Julie and Paul Dawson as they reach their target !!!
We are beyond delighted to announce that we have made our target. We have enough to pay for treatment and for the flights to the hospital in India. We cannot
Please support one of the final fundraisers for Paul on 29th July
Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is that there is a successful treatment in
5K in aid of Church funds
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of
5K in aid of Church funds
Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of
Thanks to all who donated at big Hugh’s party
Thanks Many thanks to all who donated at big Hugh’s 60th birthday party. It was much appreciated and a total of €570 was collected for Alzheimer’s Donegal. ~ ~ ~
Mental Health Information Evening – Wednesday 17th May
Mental Health Information Evening A mental health information evening will be held in The Mill Park Hotel on Wednesday 17th May, from 6pm to 9.30pm. Talks on the evening include dealing with
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 Saint Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and now is the time to get your thinking hats on !! Start planning and get
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: 15th January, 2017
The Chiropodist The Chiropodist will be in St. Shanaghan House this coming Tuesday 17th January. Carers Support Group Carers Support Group meets in Killybegs Hospital Day Centre on Monday,
Community Notices
St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society St. Shanaghan Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society would like to thank all who supported their recent Christmas
New Year’s Day Swim & ‘Jersey Dip’
Sunday January 1st, 2017 at 3pm sharp! The New Year’s Day Swim promises to be one of the best ever this year, as the Dolmen Centre in conjunction with the
Our Man is Very Busy
Councillor Terence Slowey has been so busy since he took up the position of Chairman of Donegal County Council earlier in the year. His appointments have been vast and varied,
Community Notices
Community Notices The Annual Card Game in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, will be held in Teague’s, Ardara, on Friday, 11th November, beginning at 8.00pm. ~~~~~~
Hands across the sands a resounding success
Monday the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre would like to thank all those who participated in their ‘Hands across the Sands’ event on Monday last. A crowd of well
Community Fundraiser
A community at it’s best over the past number of weeks, members of a fundraising committee have been going door to door selling tickets for a local family who have
The Dolmen Centre presents ‘Hands across the Sands’
August bank holiday, Monday, the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre are running a novel event on the August bank holiday on Narin beach. They aim to get as many
Mickey Kennedy Memorial Golf cheque presentation
Pictured are David Kelly, Maria Kelly {Secretary}, Rev. John Deane {Treasurer}, Michael Kennedy, James O’ Donnell, (Chairman), from the St. Shanaghan, Sheltered Housing Committee receiving a cheque from Charlene Mc
Mid West Donegal Vintage club fundraising
As the new show and run season is now getting into full swing, The Mid West Donegal Vintage club would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone involved