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
Music & Dance
Ardara News 17th December 2019
Carol Singing and Cake Sale Sunday 22nd December, Church of the Holy Family, before and after 11 o’clock Mass The children of St. Mary’s National School will perform Christmas carols
“Wild Atlantic Way” Music Video
Newly Released “Wild Atlantic Way” Music Video Features Narin, Portnoo & Rossbeg The song “Wild Atlantic Way” by John Lindsay and Grainne McGlone creates vivid imagery of wonderful memories of the area
Ardara News 12th November 2019
County & Bluegrass Night in the Beehive This Thursday 14th November sees a Country and Bluegrass Night in the Beehive starting at 8.00 pm. The group, all the way from
Community Notices 29th November 2019
Owenea FM Fundraising Dance Owenea FM’s annual fundraising dance on Halloween night, Thursday October 31st, will feature music from a five piece band and a large number of singers from
What’s On?
Coffee Morning The Present Day, Ardara – Wednesday 9th October 10am-6pm You’re invited to a charity Coffee Morning in celebration of the gift of life of Teresa Keeney. There will
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 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
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 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?
Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition Tonight Friday 28th June at 8.30pm Visit this popular exhibition in the Heritage Centre, which gives a snapshot of the people and the place from years
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
Friday Updates
Red Squirrels West of Ardara Biodiversity Week at Sheskinmore Nature Reserve. Talk and guided walk with Michael Stinson, Ulster Wildlife. Saturday 25th May 2019 at 12.00 Midday. McGlinchey’s Centre, Sandfield,
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
Keyboard Lessons Registration
“Note and Stave” Keyboard Lessons Beginner level keyboard lessons. Learn to play solo and with a group. Learn to read and sight-read music classically. Classes start in April and places
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
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 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
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre
Acting Workshops at The Heritage Centre A series of Acting Workshops for adults will be starting soon at the Heritage Centre including Acting Technique, Scene Study, Improv, beginning with a
“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
Line Dancing/ Zumba Classes
Beginners Line dancing every Thursday in the heritage in the heritage center @ 7pm. Also Zumba Fitness every Tuesday in the heritage center @ 7pm. for more information call Bridget
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 11th December 2018 – Updated
Dúchas Magazine There has been a great reaction to this year’s Dúchas, and Compliments to all Concerned. There are many fine contributions but one particular article “Don’t Throw Your Old
Community Notices 9th October 2018
The Flu Vaccination The Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Doctors Surgery, Ardara on Tuesday 9th October from 3pm to 5pm. Please telephone 074 9541134 to book
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
Live Music This Weekend
Music lineup for the weekend Beehive bar Friday: Traditional Music with Jim & Fiona. Saturday: Tanya McCole Sunday: The Fantastic Tim Edey Corner House Live Music every night
Ardara Community Notices 22nd May 2018
Parish Clean Up The GAA are organising a Parish Clean-Up on this coming Saturday 26th May. Anyone wishing to give a hand for a few hours to meet at the
Ardara Community Notices 8th May 2018
“Cup of Tae” 2018 There are many reasons why this was the most outstanding festival of all time in Ardara. The weather was brilliant, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh as special guest
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Jiving Classes Return
Jiving Classes Return On Thursday September 29th at 8.30 pm, the very popular jiving sessions return to the Heritage Centre. Everyone is welcome, and whether you just enjoy a while
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
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
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