‘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.
Heritage town
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
‘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
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
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
‘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,
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
Doon Fort Awarded Funding from The Heritage Council
Doon Fort awarded grant aid The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have announced funding for 196 heritage projects across Ireland under
Ardara Clean Up
Thank you to everyone who helped with the recent clean up in Ardara. The town and surrounding areas are now looking very well and it would be wonderful if everyone can
Ardara Clean Up
Thank you to everyone who helped with the recent clean up in Ardara. The town and surrounding areas are now looking very well and it would be wonderful if everyone can
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
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
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
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
Doon Fort to Feature on ‘Ireland with Ardal O’Hanon’
Doon Fort to feature on More 4 TV channel Ardal O’Hanlon came to Donegal earlier this summer and amongst the places he visited for his three part series called ‘Ireland with
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,
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
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.
Well Done Boys
Well Done Boys People are too often very fond of complaining about our environment in general and less quick to praise work well done. So congratulations to all the members
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition. Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to
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
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
New Vet In Town
New Vet Opens in Ardara Congratulations to our new Vet in town. Ardara welcomes Dr. Veronika Vivien who opened her practice in the town centre. She may be contacted on
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
Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the
Mr Ardara – Conal Haughey
Mr Ardara has left the building………… For those of us who knew him, he made an everlasting mark in our lives. In his day he truly was larger than
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture The Heritage Centre was the venue for the latest annual Paddy McGill Lecture on the 19th of March last, which this year saw it’s topic as ‘The
Revolution in the air as Paddy McGill Annual Lecture Returns
Dr. Breandán MacSuibhne The Annual Paddy McGill Lecture will take place in the Heritage Center on Saturday the 19th of March @ 8.30pm This years talk will be
Doon Fort succeeds in ‘Adopt a monument’ competition
Doon Fort has succeeded in being chosen as one of only five national monuments in the ‘Adopt a Monument’ competition run by the Heritage Council. The ‘Ardara GAP History &
These Boots were Made For Walking – Ardara Walking Festival Returns
Ardara Walking Festival Saturday March 19th & Sunday March 20th Ardara‘s annual walking festival returns on Saturday the 19th of March with one of the most exciting programmes in years. Be
Ardara of old
This early photograph of the town came into my possession via a friend from work, who in turn had received it from an Australian lady she had trained with as
Duchas 2015
The Launch of the Duchas will take place on the 4th of December 2015 The Duchas will replace the Dearcadh as the Town annual publication In a new step this year