Community Notices 8th December, 2017
Church Coffee Morning: Everything from cakes to jams, pictures to novelty items and much more, will be on sale at the annual St. Conal’s Church coffee morning which takes place
Events
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
Ardara 2018 Festivals
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Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair, 2nd December 2017
The Happy Camper The Happy Camper will be at the Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 2nd December, selling their Gourmet Pancakes and hot chocolate. Some
Fly Tying Classes
Fly Tying Classes For all the fishing enthusiasts, the Ceili House Ardara are going to be running Fly Tying classes weekly starting Thursday 30th of November at 8.30 pm. This is
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
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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
Christmas Craft Fair 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017. This years’ Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30 festive
Community Notices, Monday 23rd October, 2017
New Irish Dance Classes – New Irish Dance classes will take place at the Heritage Centre starting this Wednesday at 8pm. The famous Irish Dance “The Maggie Pickie” will be taught
Community Notices Thursday 19th October, 2017
Halloween Fancy Dress Fun for all the family in St. Bridget’s Hall, Lettermacaward on Sunday, 29th October from 4 to 6 p.m. with prizes, games and free goodie bags. €2
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
Community Notes 26th September, 2017
Doon Fort Surveys 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 to
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
Community Notices Monday 11th September, 2017
Popular Family Member Month’s Mind One of the largest crowds ever gathered in the Church of the Holy Family Ardara, on Friday September 1st for the month’s mind of John Gavigan
‘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
Great food and a fabulous line-up of musicians at The Big Summer Charity Barbecue: Sunday 20th August, 2017
The Big Summer Charity Barbecue Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017 For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604 Slowey Family Barbecue Every year since the
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
Ardara Community Notices Monday 14th August, 2017
Annual Agricultural Show in Ardara The annual Ardara show took place in Sandfield on Saturday 12th August, and again it was a great success. There were great crowds in attendance
Ardara Agricultural Show Saturday 12th August, 2017
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Come along and enjoy The Big Summer Charity Barbecue – Sunday 20th August, 2017
The Big Summer Charity Barbeque Will be held in The Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604
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
Community Notices Tuesday 1st August, 2017
The Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival Starts this Saturday at 1pm in Ardara car park, where we have the Wexford Theatre Group performing for children. The popular singing star Shane
Dress up and enjoy an evening of Food, Music, Dancing, Have fun with our silent Auction – a variety of items for auction. Come along to support Paul on Saturday 29th July, 2017
UPDATE: We have now raised just over €30,000 🎉🎉🎉 it’s amazing what has been achieved within the last 6 months, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of
National Heritage Week 2017 – ‘The Invasive Nature of Nature’
National Heritage Week 2017 Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group The Invasive Nature of Nature Saturday, 20th August Where: The Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Event Information: Guided bus
Help A Friend on Saturday 29th July, 2017
Dinner Dance for Paul Dawson’s MS Fundraising on Saturday 29th July, in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a
The Biggest Show in Town – The Bluegrass Festival 14th – 16th July, 2017
The Bluegrass Festival From July 14th to July 16th has just confirmed the complete lineup for the festival, with the following super acts performing; Lorraine Jordon and Caroline Road from Carolina,USA
Community Notices Thursday 13th July, 2017
Farewell to Joe Last Tuesday the sad news reached Ardara of the death of Joe Lough. Joe came from the far end of the parish, from a townland called Cloughfeinn,
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
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
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,
Ardara Community Notices 27th June, 2017
Please Help A Friend Paul Dawson is from Glenties and is a fine young man. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is
Ardara Notes 19th June, 2017
Wild Atlantic Festival The brochures for this festival are now available at the heritage centre. There are some great events taking place during this festival, and in particular the
Ardara Community Notes: 9th June, 2017
Are You Up for the Challenge ??? The Bluestack Challenge Walk will be on this Saturday morning 10th June, starting at 830am. A huge number of walkers will assemble at the
Ardara Community Notes: 8th June, 2017
Are You Up for the Challenge ??? The Bluestack Challenge Walk will be on this Saturday morning 10th June, starting at 830am. A huge number of walkers will assemble at the
The Melting Pot Festival Weekend – Bank Holiday 2nd – 5th June
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
The Melting Pot Festival Weekend – Bank Holiday 2nd – 5th June
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
Ardara Community Notice: 24th May, 2017
Bluestack Challenge The challenge this year starts from the Parish Centre in Ardara at around 8.30am on Saturday, June 10th and ends in Drumarone. This is a very important fundraiser
Ardara Community Notice: 23rd May, 2017
Bluestack Challenge The challenge this year starts from the Parish Centre in Ardara at around 8.30am on Saturday, June 10th and ends in Drumarone. This is a very important fundraiser
Guided walk and talk at Sheskinmore Saturday 27th May
Guided walk and talk at Sheskinmore Saturday 27th May Biodiversity Week 2017 Where : Sheskinmore NPWS Reserve, Ardara, Co. Donegal Three hundred hectares of sand dunes, marsh, dry
Ardara Community Notices: 14th May 2017
The Ardara Community Employment Scheme The Ardara Community Employment Scheme has three positions available for the following: 1 Secretarial Worker, and 2 General Domestic Workers. If anyone is interested in
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
Community Notices 8th May, 2017
The Cup of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors
The Cup of Tae Festival 2017 Was Another Great Success in Ardara
Cup Of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors from all
The Cup of Tae Festival 2017 Was Another Great Success in Ardara
Cup Of Tae Festival 2017 The Cup of Tae Festival which took place in Ardara over the May Bank holiday Weekend was a again an outstanding success with visitors from all
One week to go for Ardara’s Cup of Tae Festival: April 28th to May 1st 2017
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
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