Ardara News - Country and Western Weekend 2020

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

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St. Mary's National School Christmas Carols

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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tír Chonaill Stone Festival 2019 - Ardara

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

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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,

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Ardara Walking Festival 2019

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

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Keyboard Lessons

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

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Ardara Walking Festival 2019

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

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South of the Border report

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

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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

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South of the Border Festival, Ardara, Co. Donegal

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

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South of the Border Festival, Ardara

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

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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

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South of the Border Festival - €1000 Song Contest

“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

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Ardara Country & Western Weekend

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ardara 2018 Festivals

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Ardara 2018 Festivals

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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