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
Events
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
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
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
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
Public Meeting on Future of Owenea River
There will be a public meeting on Friday, 24th February at 8.00pm in Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara between anglers, commercial fishermen and all interested on the future of salmon on
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
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices 5th February 2017
Donegal Person of The Year Stephen McCahill will be inaugurated as The Donegal Person of the Year 2016 at the Annual Gala Ball on Saturday, 4th March in the Regency
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
Information Regarding Donegal Person of the Year 2016
Donegal Person of the Year 2016 The parish received the great news that Stephen McCahill has been announced as the 2016 Donegal Person of the Year. Stephen McCahill 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.
The 2016 Donegal Person of the Year
Donegal Person of the Year for 2016 The people of Ardara are proud and delighted to learn, that our very own Stephen McCahill is this years recipient of the Donegal Person
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
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
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
New Year’s Day Swim
Sunday the 1st of January 2017 A great crowd braved the cold Northerly wind on Sunday last to take part in the annual New Year’s Day Swim (or ‘Jersey Dip’,
GAA Awards night
Wednesday the 28th of December A great night was had by all last night in the Clubhouse for our annual presentation buffet. Guests of Honour were the 1991 Under-14 and
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great event with so much organised.
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
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,
Community Notices
PADRE PIO FILM AND GLOVE Padre Pio film and Glove will be shown in St. Shanaghan House on this coming Tuesday at 2.00 pm. All are welcome. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOCIAL EVENING
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,
The Best There Has Ever Been
This Friday night November 25th at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel, the second edition of Duchas will be officially launched by the present Chairman of Donegal County Council, local
U12 Parish League finals
Monday, 7th of November A large crowd turned out to see the Parish League finals on a lovely night for football in Pearse Park. Indeed, the spectacle matched the weather,
Willy Wonka visits Ardara
Friday the 11th of November For those of you passing through Town on Friday last, your heads would have been turned by Ardara’s own ‘Willy Wonka’, which was none other
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Community Notices
Duchas Launch in conjunction with Owenea FM On Friday November 25th this year at 8 pm, we will launch the second edition of Duchas. This is the 2016 Christmas edition
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
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. ~~~~~~
Community Notices
Scor na nOg Ardara G.A.A. club are holding Scor na nOg in the clubhouse on Friday 11th of November at 7.30pm. Competitions in solo singing, recitation, ballad and instrumental groups,
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
Community Notices
HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS DISCO There will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Disco for all primary school children in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel onFriday, 28th October. Lots of prizes for best
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
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
Cathaoirleach’s afternoon for Older People and Carers
Press Release from Donegal County Council Monday, the 10th of October As part of One Donegal Social Inclusion week 2016, Cllr Terence Slowey, Cathaoirleach hosted a Care of the Aged
Ardara GAA host ‘The Kube’
Saturday, the 8th of October The Blue Haven Inn was the venue for this unique event hosted by the Ardara GAA, Minor Board, where in the region of 60 Contestants,
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
Ardara Matchmaking Festival
  Ardara Matchmaking Festival Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2016 This popular weekend has seen many Matches Matchmaking with the world famous Matchmaker Willie Daly Willie Daly Matchmaker will be
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling Duchas, the local annual for Ardara, Glenties, Killybegs and surrounding areas will be launching the Christmas and 2016 edition in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Friday November 25th
Inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend – Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th October The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group’s inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend is fast approaching.
Hollywood ‘A’ lister meets Rosbeg Hotelier
Monday the 19th of September On Monday last, local Hotelier and Entrepreneur, Joe Molloy of Dawros Bay House, attended the Film Premiere of the latest Jamie Dornan film, “The Siege
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition. Â Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to
The Johnny Doherty Festival
The Next Big Festival on the Way – The 2016 Johnny Doherty Music & Dancing Festival 23rd – 25th September 2016 This year, the Johnny Doherty festival will be huge
The Doon Fort Trail
Saturday, August 27th @ various times As part of National Heritage Week, the Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group is offering a Doon Fort Trail day – an opportunity to
National Heritage Week Events
National Heritage Week Events Wednesday, 24th August Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk: 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Starting at Tramore and crossing the headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield, where a shuttle
Ardara Show returns in sunshine
After days of rain which threatened the show’s return after two years, Saturday saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors. By noon the
Nathan Carter
Nathan Carter People from the region are welcome to join Nathan Carter for the recording of his new TV series, featuring special guests, music and chat, at the Knocknarea Arena
Congratulations Celine
Congratulations Celine Celine Gallagher will next Tueday open her new Beauty Shop at West End Ardara called The Skin Buff Clinic. Celine is no stranger to this business having worked
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