Summer Lights Festival Cancelled
Due to the continued Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Summer Lights Festival due to be held on the June bank holiday weekend has been cancelled.
Festivals
Book Your Place for the Walking Festival
Walking Festival Bookings With one week to go, there’s still time to book a place for the Ardara Walking Festival. Spaces are limited and are allocated to those who book
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 18th Feb 2020
Oliver Boyle Memorial 25 Card Drive The Oliver Boyle Memorial 25 Card Drive will take place in the Corner House Bar on this coming Sunday 23rd February at 8pm. All
Ardara News 11th Feb 2020
South of the Border Festival This Weekend Friday February 14th Corner House 9pm: The Bard of Ardara An evening of storytelling, music and craic presented by Frank Galligan. Introducing: Patsy
South of the Border Next Weekend
South of the Border Festival Highlights Friday February 14th Corner House 9pm: The Bard of Ardara An evening of storytelling, music and craic presented by Frank Galligan. Introducing:
Ardara News 4th Feb 2020
South of the Border Festival The “South of the Border” Festival takes place from the 14th to 16th of February and celebrates the talents of renowned composer Jimmy Kennedy, whose
Ardara News 21st January 2020
Country & Western Weekend 2020 The Ardara Country & Western Weekend takes place this weekend from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January. This year’s headline acts are Stephen Smyth on
Ardara News 5th November 2019
The Matchmaking Festival The Matchmaking Festival takes place this weekend with events in various venues. There’s a big night Friday night with popular singing star Aoife McDonagh performing in
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 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 17th September 2019
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm
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 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 6th August 2019
Wild Atlantic Week: Upcoming Events Tuesday 6th August, 2019 3.00pm: Live Street Music on the Diamond All Day: Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition in the Heritage Centre All Day: See the Skill of Weaving
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 30th July 2019
Wild Atlantic Week Highlights 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 our unique part
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 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 11th June 2019
Tír Chonaill Stone Festival The Tír Chonaill Stone Festival takes place in Ardara this year from Thursday June 13th to Sunday June 16th. This is a fun, hands-on event packed with community
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
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
Cookery Demonstration Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Summer Lights Celebrity Cookery Demonstration has been POSTPONED until further notice. The Nesbitt Arms apologises for any inconvenience this has caused. Please contact the hotel for refunds
Community Notices 28th May 2019
Friday Night Cookery Demonstration POSTPONED Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Summer Lights Celebrity Cookery Demonstration has been POSTPONED until further notice. The Nesbitt Arms apologises for any inconvenience this has
Community Notices 21st May 2019
Celebrity Cookery Demonstration Tickets are now on sale for the Summer Lights Festival Celebrity Cookery Demonstration which will take place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Friday 31st May from 7pm. Some of
Community Notices 14th May 2019
Summer Lights Festival The Summer Lights Festival takes place in Ardara on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Some of this year’s highlights include: Celebrity Cookery Demonstration Tickets will be
Community Notices 7th May 2019
Cup of Tae Festival a Huge Success One of the most outstanding festivals of all time was experienced in Ardara this weekend, with musicians from all parts of the world
Community Notices 30th April 2019
”Cup of Tae” Festival The “Cup of Tae” Festival takes place this bank holiday weekend and looks set to be a huge weekend with a great influx of tourists expected.
Friday Updates
Tidy Towns Ardara has once again entered the Tidy Towns competition and we need a great effort from everyone in helping make our town look good. It would be so
Community Notices 23rd April 2019
Ardara GAA 10 Week Draw The Ardara GAA Club are organising a 10 week club development draw with €25,000 in prize money with tickets being sold for €100. This is
Community Notices 16th April 2019
Ardara Cleanup Day Saturday 20th April There will be a Parish Cleanup from today Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th April in Ardara with the Big Cleanup Day on Saturday. Please come out
Community Notices 9th April 2019
Huge Crowds at Pat Shovelin All Star Weekend The two day event in Ardara last weekend was a massive occasion with huge crowds turning out on both days; on Saturday
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
Community Notices 19th March 2019
Wonderful St. Patrick’s Parade Congratulations and thank you to Councillor Terence Slowey for being the Grand Marshall this year. A very deserving choice as Terence represented Ardara with distinction over
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 5th March 2019
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place St. Patrick’s Weekend Friday 15th March – Monday 18th March 2019. There are excellent hill walks on offer and there’s great interest in
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
South of the Border 2019 Report
This year’s festival got off to a great start with a wonderful evening of storytelling and recitations, organised and led by the wonderful Frank Galligan and included Patsy O’Hagan from
Community Notices 19th February 2019
A Very Successful South of the Border Festival! Congratulations to Claire Ward, Ramelton, winner of the Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest, and the €1000 prize. The Contest saw a huge number
South of the Border
The South of the Border Festival kicks off tonight, Friday 15th, with an Evening of Sessions and Stories! Join Frank Galligan, Declan Forde, Patsy O Hagan, Noel Slevin and Charley
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 30th January 2019
Comedy Play “Don’t tell the Wife” After last year’s very successful comedy play “Stop it Nurse”, it’s all systems go with another comedy play “Don’t tell the Wife” which is
“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
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
Community Notices 15th January 2019
The Beehive Bar The Special Consensus will be in the Beehive Bar on Thursday 24th January at 8.30pm. They are a widely acclaimed band, having recently won an award at
Community Notices 6th November 2018
Matchmaking Special All roads lead to Ardara for another well organised Matchmaking Weekend. All accommodation is currently booked up. Anyone who is looking for accommodation or who has accommodation
RTÉ Looking for New Village & Host Families for TV Show
Host Families/Village wanted – Áine O Neill, Waka TV We are currently working on the return of the hit RTÉ show, Raised by the Village. Our production company was down in
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
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
Community Notices 4th September 2018
Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar Bluegrass group The Brothers Parker from Montana in the USA will perform in the Beehive Bar on Saturday 8th September. The Brothers Parker are
Community Notices 28th August 2018
Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar Bluegrass group The Brothers Parker from Montana in the USA will perform in the Beehive Bar on Saturday 8th September. The Brothers Parker are
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
Community Notices 31st July 2018
Wild Atlantic Week 4th – 11th August Main Events Brochures detailing all the events for the week are now available in the Heritage Centre for anyone who wishes to collect