Slowey but Surely
Today sees the fantastic 4 take off from Maynooth in Co Kildare, cycling all the way back to Ardara, in aid of Cancer care West and the Kevin Bell Repatriation
Events
Ardara News 25th Feb 2020
Ardara Walking Festival Registration The Ardara Walking Festival takes place from 13th to 16th March. Spaces are limited and filling up quickly. For more information or to book a walk
Ardara News 26th Nov 2019
Ardara Prepares for Christmas This week sees the Christmas lights team prepare to install this year’s Christmas lights. Well done to all involved. Hopefully all businesses will get into the
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
Community Notices 1st October 2019
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October, this year’s Warp and Weft of Heritage weekend celebrates the rich cultural history and
Community Notices 3rd September 2019
Leroy Troy in Concert in the Beehive Bar Tuesday 10th September sees legendary entertainer from the Grand Ole Opry Leroy ‘The Tennessee Slicker’ Troy and his Hillbilly Trio appear
Community Notices 27th August 2019
Donegal Appalachian Trail Walk This Saturday Saturday August 31st From Bunglass via Slieve League to Malin Beg. 12k moderate to difficult walk. Beautiful scenery and fantastic views of some
Community Notices 20th August 2019
Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition & Talk Talk on Wednesday 21st at 4pm in the Heritage Centre. Exhibition runs 17-25th August 10am-6pm. A talk will be given on Wednesday 21st Aug
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
What’s on for Wild Atlantic Week
Note: Dates/times are subject to change and new events may be added. Visit the Wild Atlantic Week page for a regularly updated programme. Contact us if your event is
Community Notices 23rd July 2019
Wild Atlantic Week The Wild Atlantic Week festival takes place in Ardara from next Friday 2nd August to Saturday 10th August, and features activities, tours, walks and events to celebrate
What’s On?
Bluegrass Festival Highlights The Ardara Bluegrass Festival is the place to be this weekend Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July. Bluegrass Session tonight Friday 19th July Live Bluegrass Session in
Community Notices 16th 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 the
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
What’s On?
Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition Tonight Friday 28th June at 8.30pm Visit this popular exhibition in the Heritage Centre, which gives a snapshot of the people and the place from years
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
Cllr. Terence Slowey Retirement Function
Farewell Night for an Outstanding Ardara Man There will be a special Farewell Night for our retiring Councillor Terence Slowey on Friday 7th June in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Terence was
Summer Lights Events
Summer Lights kicks off tonight Friday 31st June for what promises to be an exciting weekend of cooking, baking, food & drink, live music and entertainment! Friday 31st June 2019
Advertising with Ardara.ie.
If you would like to advertise with us for the upcoming year, from 1st of May 2019 until April 30th 2020, you can contact Brian on 087.7474775. At a cost
Paddy McGill Memorial Lecture
Donegal Historical Society Paddy McGill Memorial Lecture Topic Ardara, Glenties and Downstrands in the Irish Literary Imagination, 1900-2000 Speaker Professor Frank Shovlin Head of Department, Institute of Irish Studies in
Ardara Cleanup Week
The Ardara Community Cleanup Week runs from Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th April We ask everyone to give one hour to collecting litter in their area during the Cleanup Week.
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 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
Community Notices 12th February 2019
South of the Border Festival Television Cameras in Town This weekend the popular “South of the Border” Festival takes place from Friday 15th to Sun 17th February. Friday night has
Community Notices 5th February 2019
The Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest Get your entries in for this year’s Song Contest for the South of the Border Festival. Entries will be taken up to and including
Community Notices 22nd January 2019
Next Big Event in Ardara The next big event in Ardara is the Country and Western Weekend from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th January. There’s a big band in
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
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 5th December 2018
Ardara Shopping Spree Don’t miss the Ardara Shopping Spree from Thursday 6th December to Saturday 8th December. Great value, sales and special offers in the local shops! Please support local
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 31st October 2018
Matchmaking Festival 5K Run/Walk The Matchmaking Festival is holding a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday 10th November at 12 noon beginning at the GAA Clubhouse [View Google Map]. Registration will take place at the Clubhouse from
News Updates 26th October 2018
Woodhill House Scary Pumpkin Competition Halloween is near! It’s time to get carving those pumpkins again! Woodhill’s Scary Pumpkin Competition for kids is on Sunday 28th October at 3pm!
Community Notices 9th October 2018
The Flu Vaccination The Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Doctors Surgery, Ardara on Tuesday 9th October from 3pm to 5pm. Please telephone 074 9541134 to book
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
V2 Boutique by Verve
Its with great enthusiasm that we can announce the opening of V2 Boutique by The Verve in Ardara tomorrow 21st of September @ 2pm. ABOUT Mary Meehan formerly Kennedy
Sun Shines once again on Ardara Show
After days of uncertainty with the weather forecast, Saturday 11th August saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors descended on the ever popular
Updates – Friday 10th August
Upcoming Wild Atlantic Week Events Don’t miss the Duck Race on the Owentocker this evening 10th August! Duck race begins at 7pm sharp on the bridge beside Nancy’s bar. Duck
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
Ardara Community Notices 22nd May 2018
Parish Clean Up The GAA are organising a Parish Clean-Up on this coming Saturday 26th May. Anyone wishing to give a hand for a few hours to meet at the
Ardara Community Notices 10th April 2018
Ronan Whyte wins IBSF U18 Snooker Title The first ever All Donegal Snooker Final was played at the third RIBSA U18 qualification ranking event for the 2018 IBSF World U18
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
Ardara Community Notices 20th March
Ardara Parade an Outstanding Success The Ardara Parade on Sunday last was a truly brilliant success. Grand Marshall Kathleen Sheerin was just wonderful in the role as leader of the
Ardara Community Notices: 12th March 2018
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place on this weekend Sat 17th and Sun 18th March. The Saturday walks are: Port to Maghera 13 Km which takes
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
Ardara Community Notices: 9th March 2018
Ardara St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Ardara Parade is on Sunday March 18th, and we have a large number of bands coming, but we need local floats. We are asking
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade Updated: Please visit our St. Patrick’s Parade page for details of this year’s parade.
Cardiac First Responders Ardara
Cardiac First Responder volunteers are urgently need in and around the Ardara Area Training, uniform and equipment will be provided in return for a community to respond, as and when
World War One Commemorative Event
Commemorating locals who took part in the ‘Great War’ It has been proposed to host a commemorative event to honour those from Ardara, Downstrands and Glenties who participated in World
Ardara Community Notices
Failte Ireland Invites People to attend: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation business has led to a demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed
Community Notices 1st February, 2018.
Community Notices Comedy Play “Stop It Nurse”: It’s all systems go with a another comedy play “Stop it Nurse” which is being staged this weekend and involves all characters from
Community Notices: Monday 22nd January, 2018
ARDARA COMMUNITY NOTICES: Belarus Appeal: Items will be taken until the end of January for my annual Belarus Orphanages Appeal. In the last two weeks the response has been amazing
Community Notice: 11th January, 2018
Country & Western festival – The Country & Western weekend takes place on the weekend of Friday, 26th to Sunday, 28th January. Top country bands in town for the weekend.
The Poor Farmers Auction: 29th December, 2017.
The Poor Farmers Auction Venue: Teagues Bar, West End, Ardara 29th December, 2017. A night of fun and craic, where everyone becomes a “poor farmer” for the night. This
Ardara Community Notices: 21st December, 2017.
Ulster Bank Mobile in Town: The Mobile Bank on wheels will be on the road from Monday, December 18th. We will be in Ardara from 10am to 12pm on Monday and
Community Notices 12th December 2017
The Parish salutes The Dean: A huge crowd attended the Parish Centre on Sunday evening last to acknowledge the works of Dean Laverty in the Parish over the last 25