Ardara News October / November 2024
Evening Dining in Ardara A big effort has been made by local business to make sure residents and visitors have places to go for dinner in the evening. Nancy’s, Corby
Local News
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 26th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Daily and weekend Masses at the usual times. Saturday next, the 1st January 2022, is the Feast of Mary
A Special Story for Christmas 2021
The Way the World Goes Round By Maureen Conway Circa 2010, a few years after his first 12 rounds with the big C in 2006/2007, my husband Michael set up
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 19th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Masses this weekend at the usual times. Confessions will be available after the 11.00am Mass this Saturday. Special Session
Ardara News 14th December 2021
Santa Visits Ardara This Sunday evening 19th December at 6pm Santa and his sleigh will touch down in Ardara on his way to Portnoo. He will go around the town
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 12th Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday 13th at 10.00am: Anniversary of Nora Coughlan and Donal O’Gara. Monday at 7.30pm: Month’s Mind of Patsy Breslin.
New Book Reveals Facts, Myths and Tales From St. John’s Point Area
A new book telling fascinating stories from Dunkineely, Bruckless, Killaghtee and St. John’s Point is out this weekend. The book by Michael Cunningham provides a collection of facts, myths and
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 3rd Dec. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Neil Boyle. Tuesday at 10.00am: Anniversaries of Rose and Packie McConnell. Wednesday 8th December
Ardara News 30th November 2021
Big Switch On The big switch on of the Christmas lights will take place this coming Sunday 5th December at 6.00 pm. As in all other towns, we have decided
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 28th Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday and Tuesday at 10.00am Wednesday at 7.30pm: Anniversary of Francie and Mary McHugh, Leaconnell Thursday at 10.00am: Anniversary
Roadworks Between Glenties and Fintown
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the R250 road between Glenties and Fintown will be blocked for a short period from 9.30am – 1pm
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History AGM
Revised 2021 AGM arrangements Due to the current Covid-19 situation, Donegal G.A.P. Heritage and History Group’s 2021 AGM will now be held remotely via Zoom at the previously communicated time
Ardara News 23rd November 2021
“Keep Your hands to Yourself” Festival The “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” Festival was a great success last weekend the 19th November, and saw Ardara having its only festival in
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 21st Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: Anniversary of Rose Connolly. Tuesday at 10.00am: Special Intention. Tuesday at 7.30pm: Annual Mass in memory
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group AGM
Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group will hold their 2021 AGM on Saturday, 4th December at 11am in Edeninfagh Hall, Glenties. Covid-19 guidelines will apply. Everyone most welcome. Further information contact: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com
Ardara News 16th November 2021
“Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival The “Keep Yer hands to Yerself” Festival is running from this Friday 19th to Sunday 24th November. It replaces the Matchmaking Festival this year,
Remembrance Day
A Remembrance Day Service being held at St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, this Sunday, (November 14th), will record the names of those from Ardara, Glenties and the surrounding area, who lost
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 7th Nov. 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Schedule of Masses for This Coming Week Monday at 10.00am: NovenaMonday at 7.30pm: Month’s Mind of Ann Gildea Tuesday at 10.00am: Novena Wednesday at 7.30pm: Novena
Ardara News 4th November 2021
County Final The Donegal Senior B final between Ardara and St. Eunan’s has been provisionally fixed for Sunday next at 5.15pm in Ballybofey. We would ask our supporters to get
Ardara News 30th Oct 2021
Dúchas You can still send us in your articles, stories, photos or memories for the up and coming 2021 edition of The Duchas Annual. As usual we will have this
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 31st Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Monday is the Feast of All Saints and is a Holy Day. Masses on Monday at 10.00am and 7.30pm Tuesday is the Feast of All Souls
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 24th Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 25th 10.00amDeceased Members of the Boyle family, RoughraWednesday 27th 7.30pmGerry McNelisFriday 29th 7.30pmMemorial Mass for Tommy FeeneySaturday 30th 11.00amMonth’s Mind
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 17th Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 18thDeceased of the Boyle family, TullymoreTuesday 19thHugh & Molly Melly and Mary SheerinWednesday 20thMarian McGill and deceased of Murray FamilyThursday
Road Works
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 road between Ardara and Narin/Portnoo will be blocked from 7am – 4pm this Saturday 16th
Ardara News 12th October 2021
First official Festival After Lockdown Ardara is proud to be fit to announce that our new festival will take place on the weekend starting Friday 19th November until Sunday 21st
Keep Yer Hands to Yerself
Announcing the “Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival 2021 By Donna Harkin It turns out that the Matchmaking Festival will NOT be running this year, and yes, you’ve guessed it,
Ardara News 5th October 2021
Owenea FM Owenea FM, the long established community radio station based in Ardara, has applied for a further 100-day licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland which, once granted, will
The People’s Transition Pilot in Ardara
We would like to invite you to the final, in person, event of The People’s Transition pilot in Ardara, Co Donegal. Saturday, 9th October from 10.30-3.30 in Nesbitt Arms Hotel
2021/2022 Flu Vaccine and Covid-19 Booster Vaccine
Ardara Health Centre will be contacting all those 65 years and over to offer an appointment for the Flu vaccine. Those over 80 years will also be offered a Covid-19
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sun. 3rd Oct 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Friday 7.30pmMick and Kathleen GildeaSaturday 7.30pmRobert Crossey Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend
Ardara News 28th Sept 2021
Festival Return Ardara had its first festival this weekend since the lockdown. The ‘Not the Johnny Doherty Festival’ was organized by Donna Harkin, one of the unsung heroes of festivals
Church of the Holy Family Newsletter – Sunday 26th Sept 2021
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 10.00amPatrick GildeaFriday 7.30pmPhilomena and Michael MaguireSaturday 11.00amAlice Carr O’BrienSaturday 7.30pmJames, Cassie and Nancy Gallagher Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Not the Johnny Doherty Festival
This weekend 24th to 26th September Well done to Donna Harkin for getting our festival programme off to a great start this weekend. Donna is presenting the “Not The Johnny
Road Blocked: Mass Junction to Narin/Portnoo
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 Narin/Portnoo road (between Maas junction and Clooney) will be blocked from 12 noon – 6pm
Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group Meeting
Donegal GAP Heritage & History Group will hold a live meeting in the marquee at Barrett’s Tavern, Kilclooney on Sat., 25th Sept. at 11am. Tea/coffee and scones will be served (price
Ardara-Maas Road Closure
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the local Road L2563 between MAAS and ARDARA will be blocked for a time from 8.00am to
Ardara News 24th August 2021
Ardara Ardara is a popular destination with visitors from all over Ireland this summer. All businesses in town made a special effort to ensure all visitors complied with Government Guidelines
Ardara News 9th August 2021
Commercial Filming There is a big advert shoot in Ardara all day Tuesday 10th with Daniel O’Donnell amongst those involved, so if you see a lot of cameras around that’s
Ardara News 20th July 2021
Duchas Calling The committee of The Duchas Magazine are calling for articles, stories or pictures for the Christmas edition. You may send to duchasannual@gmail.com or drop into Stephen at West
Ardara News 6th July 2021
People’s Transition Project We hope you may have heard about the People’s Transition project from some of our community guides in Ardara or talking with TASC team members, or via
Ardara News 8th June 2021
Ardara Reopens It was wonderful to see visitors back in Ardara this weekend. It is a credit to all the businesses in the town who have made every effort to
News Updates 2nd June 2021
Sliabh Liag Distillers Tomorrow Thursday the first stills will arrive in Ardara for the Distillery. They will arrive in Ardara via the Killybegs Road at around 10am. Highland Radio Highland
Ardara News 18th May 2021
Opening Ardara As more and more restrictions are eased, we look forward to Ardara opening up again for business. Most of the general shops opened on Monday and many of
Young Voices 10 Day Challenge
Young Voices 10 Day Challenge: Launching the People’s Transition Ardara Dialogues Today! YOUNG VOICES Ardara Area (10 day challenge) 20th April-30th April To kick off “The People’s Transition, Ardara” we are putting out
Summer Accommodation in Ardara 2021
Accommodation 2021 Ardara is the place to be once lockdown is over. Hopefully we will welcome visitors again this summer. Provisionally, we are taking bookings for July and August. Weekly rentals
Charlie Bennett Remembered on Owenea FM
Bart Whelan Show Remembers Charlie Bennett Bart Whelan on his radio show on Owenea FM this Saturday 27th March at 5pm will discuss the contribution of Charlie Bennett to our
Ardara News 23rd March 2021
The Old School & Church Awake Tourism on behalf of the Ardara Parish are delighted to have secured the purchase of the old former home of the O’Rourke family in
Charlie Bennett Remembered
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Charlie Bennett. Below is an article written at the time, copied from his page in the Personalities section of this website.
Ardara News 16th March 2021
Councillor Anthony Molloy Councillor Anthony Molloy is pleased to confirm the following works to bedone this year: Maghera Road surface dressing 1700 mtrs €30,600.00Carrickacleave Road surface dressing 800 mtrs €25,200.00Monargan
Ardara News 9th March 2021
Heritage Farm Buildings Grant Scheme A grant scheme for heritage farm buildings is currently open to farmers who are approved on the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). The grant covers work
Ardara News 2nd March 2021
John Cassidy Acknowledgement: As we enter Spring and many people are making an effort to collect litter in their area, one person who all year round collects the litter on
Ardara News 23rd February 2021
Keeping the Parish Clean and Tidy Just before the grass grows and the vegetation covers the rubbish, now is a good time to pick the litter. If every household picked
Ardara News 16th February 2021
Positive Approach Congratulations to the boys and girls from the local National Schools who presented wonderful artwork to the town displaying their positive attitude to the future. This is a
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Ardara Health Centre Vaccinations Covid 19 Vaccinations for those aged 70 years to 84 years (inclusive) We are now asking the above group of people who are patients at the
Film Crew Call for Trainees
We are shooting a feature film in and around Teelin, Co. Donegal, in April and May 2021. We are looking for trainees with some experience in film and television production,
Poor Farmers Auction Online Tonight at 6.30pm
The annual Poor Farmers Association (P.F.A.) Charity Auction takes place online at: www.lslauctions.com/OnlineAuction-POORF tonight Tuesday the 29th December 2020 at 6.30pm. Register to view or bid: Auction Lots
Ardara News 15th December 2020
Owenea FM Owenea FM the Ardara based community radio station serving the town, Glenties, Portnoo and the wider area, returns to the airwaves on Saturday, December 19th, after a break
Santa Comes to Ardara
Santa Never Fails! Even though he didn’t make the annual Lights Switch-On, Santa will be passing through the town this Saturday between 5 and 6pm. He will visit Drumaghy Park,
Ardara News December 8th 2020
Big Switch On The Ardara Christmas Lights were switched on Sunday 6th December by Senator Eileen Flynn. She thanked the community for asking her to do the honour and also
Ardara News 1st December 2020
Outdoor Christmas Market Ardara has an outdoor market starting this Saturday 5th at 12 noon and again on Sunday 6th from 12 noon. Claire and her team could not have