Owenea River Rest Opening Soon
We are Glad to announce that Ardara’s first ever glamping and motor home site is near completion, and are hoping to be taking bookings for August. With 4 individual Cabins
Coming soon
What’s On?
Ardhill Coffee House Ardhill Coffee House opened this morning Friday 5th July at Ardhill House on The Diamond. Why not call in and enjoy a coffee and a scrumptious
What’s on Around Ardara?
Nature Walk at Sheskinmore Saturday June 22nd at 11am Duration about 4 hours. Meet at the Tramore Beach car park, next to Campbells’ caravan park, Rosbeg, follow L7713 off
What’s on Around Ardara?
Dry Stone Walling Workshop Saturday 15th June 9am – 5pm Learn the art of dry stone walling from expert stonemasons Patsy McInaw and Jim Fahy with the restoration of
Community Notices 4th June 2019
Tír Chonaill Stone Festival The Tír Chonaill Stone Festival takes place in Ardara this year for the first time. The popular heritage festival will take place between Thursday June 13th and
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
Annual Oliver Boyle Memorial 25 Card Drive
Sunday 10th of February sees the annual 25 card drive in the Corner House Ardara @ 8pm all proceeds go to care of the aged.
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
“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
Line Dancing/ Zumba Classes
Beginners Line dancing every Thursday in the heritage in the heritage center @ 7pm. Also Zumba Fitness every Tuesday in the heritage center @ 7pm. for more information call Bridget
Coillte to unveil Planting Plan for Bonny Glen
Wednesday, 21st of Nov. @ 8pm in the Dolmen Centre After many years of being shut off to public use, Coillte are ready to restore access to our much loved
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
Unveiling of Spanish Armada Memorial Stone at Rosbeg
Saturday, 29th of September, Rosbeg Pier The official unveiling of the Spanish Armada Footprint Memorial Stone to commemorate La Duquesa Santa Anna that was shipwrecked off Loughros Mor Bay will
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
Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide
Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide Eileen Magnier from RTÉ has been in touch to say that the filming that took place on Doon Fort last September will be
Ardara Walking Weekend: 16th – 18th March 2018
St Patrick’s Weekend 2018 Ardara International Walking Festival Ardara’s renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous Walks. Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March 2018. Saturday 17th March A. Walk
Songs For Grace
Songs For Grace Tomorrow Friday the 8th @ 9pm Nancy’s will host a small fundraiser for 16 year old Grace Fischer! Many moons ago, Libby (Graces Mam) and her
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
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post and some of the information was out of date. Please visit our Festivals and Events page for up to date listings.
Community Notices: Tuesday 28th November, 2017
Duchas Magazine: The Duchas Magazine is now on sale in the local shops. It is a great production with lots of articles and photographs and will make an ideal Christmas
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post. Some of the information was out of date, so the post was deleted. If you were looking for information on festivals and events, click
South of the Border Festival
South of the Border Festival A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of February Jimmy Kennedy’s mother Anna Baskin was an Ardara
Community Notices 22nd November, 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017: This year’s Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms hotel on next Saturday, 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series
Beehive Bar Winter Concert Series As the winter sets in and the nights get longer, the Beehive Bar is happy to announce that we will be running a series
Community Notices for Tuesday 7th November, 2017.
Matchmaking Weekend: The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place this Fri Nov 10th to Sun November, 12th. A new committee is working hard and this years’ festival promises to be one
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend – November 10th – 12th
Matchmaking Weekend November 10th – 12th, 2017 The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place from Friday November, 10th to Sunday November, 12th 2017. A new committee is working hard, and this years’
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising In an Unique way to raise some funds to purchase more Christmas street lights for Ardara, the local shops and other businesses in Ardara town, and
Community Notices: Wednesday 1st November, 2017
Thanks – A recent fundraising concert at Inniskeel Hall, Portnoo yielded a total of €1,307 which was donated to the work of the HOPE Foundation to provide shelter and education to
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend:
Fri. the 13th to Sun. the 15th of October This weekend sees the second annual ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend taking place in Ardara and the greater GAP area.
Slowey Family Barbecue – was a successful fundraiser !
Slowey Family Barbecue The family of the late Gerard & Margaret Slowey held a huge barbecue recently in Ardara to raise funds for Cancer Care West and two local charities:
Community Notices Monday 9th October, 2017
Good Luck Eileen: The Oral Health Awards aims to recognise excellence and endeavour in oral care in Ireland and the UK, and Eileen is nominated for the Best Children’s Care
The Time Team experience comes to Ardara!
Demo of Doon Fort survey The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil
Community Notices Monday 18th September, 2017
DOWNSTRANDS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE There are still spaces left on the following courses: Essential IT Skills on Tuesdays from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. This course is FREE and a date
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th October Ardara GAP Heritage and History are pleased to announce the programme of events for our upcoming ‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend, which
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
Come along and enjoy a fun evening at the Table Quiz for Doon Fort Restoration Fund: Wednesday 16th August.
Table Quiz in Aid of Doon Fort Restoration Fund Table Quiz Clare Molloy is organising table quizzes every Wednesday evening in Annora’s Bar, Narin, commencing at 9.30pm. The Quiz this Wednesday 16th
Pilgrimage to Inishkeel on 9th July.
A pilgrimage of grace takes place to Inishkeel Island, Narin, this coming Sunday 9th July. We will leave Narin strand at 10.45 am sharp. Everyone is very welcome.
Ardara Community Notices 3rd July, 2017
Duchas is on the Way Duchas, our annual Parish Annual is being prepared for publication in November for Christmas. We are particularly asking our friends who may be on holiday
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
‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’
National Heritage Week 2017 Loughros Heritage Group ‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’ Date: Saturday, 26th August, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet: Crannógbuí N.S., Crannógbuí, Loughros Point, Ardara,
Kilclooney Country Market is Back !!! Every Saturday morning in July and August
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market will be running every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm in Inniskeel hall, Portnoo during the months of July and August. All the usual favourites; biscuits, breads,
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
Spring Clean Up for Ardara on 14th April 2017
Spring Clean Up for Ardara We intend to do the usual Parish Clean Up on the morning of Good Friday, 14th April. If people wish to do a clean
Spring Clean Up for Ardara on 14th April 2017
Spring Clean Up for Ardara We intend to do the usual Parish Clean Up on the morning of Good Friday, 14th April. If people wish to do a clean
School Children of Mhin Tine De take to the Stage.
AN BHEAN A BHI LE POSADH The pupils of Scoil Naisiunta Mhin Tine De invite you to the official screening of their short film “An Bhean a bhi le
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
Glenties & Ardara Enterprise Towns
Venue: Saturday 25th of March, St. Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties Saturday week, sees the advent of the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Event between 11am and 3:30pm. They’re encouraging local businesses and
Ardara Walking Festival 2017
The Ardara Walking Festival 2017 The Ardara Walking Festival will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March this year. Organiser John Damian Gallagher has scheduled some excellent walks
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
Ardara Walking Festival 2017
The Ardara Walking Festival 2017 The Ardara Walking Festival will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March this year. Organiser John Damian Gallagher has scheduled some excellent walks
Ardara Walking Festival 2017
The Ardara Walking Festival 2017 The Ardara Walking Festival will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March this year. Organiser John Damian Gallagher has scheduled some excellent walks
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
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 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: 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,
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great