Ardara News 26th August 2020

Johnny Doherty Festival Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Johnny Doherty Festival has been cancelled. Duchas Magazine The Board of Duchas are seeking submissions for the Christmas edition:

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Ardara News 18th August 2020

Ardara News 18th August 2020

Visitors Ardara is experiencing huge numbers of visitors from all over Ireland and all are welcome but social distancing must be observed at all times. Duchas Magazine The Board of

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Ardara News 11th August 2020

Face Masks On 10 August 2020, new public health laws (pdf) made appropriate face coverings mandatory for customers in: Shops, including pharmaciesShopping centresLibrariesCinemas and cinema complexesTheatresConcert hallsBingo hallsMuseumsNail salonsHair salons and barbersTattoo and

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Summer Charity BBQ Cancelled

Big Summer Charity Barbecue Cancelled This year’s Charity Barbecue has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines. Instead, a charity fundraising event is planned for September. Further details will

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Cancelled

Dancing at the Crossroads Cancelled

Dancing at the Crossroads Cancelled Dancing at the Crossroads, which was due to take place on Monday evening at 8pm, has been cancelled due to Covid-19.For other events visit our

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Ardara News 28th July 2020

Ardara News 28th July 2020

Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from 1st to 8th August. We will comply with government regulations at all times.The main events include limited numbers on walks

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Owenea River Rest Opening Soon

We are Glad to announce that Ardara’s first ever glamping and motor home site is near completion, and are hoping to be taking bookings for August. With 4 individual Cabins

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Ardara News 21st July 2020

Ardara News 21st July 2020

Covid 19 – Special Thanks to Everyone Special thanks to everyone in Ardara and in the wider community for their wonderful efforts in restricting the Covid-19 Virus in our community.

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Wild Atlantic Festival Ardara

First Festival After Lockdown!

The Wild Atlantic Festival 2020, Our First Festival After Lockdown! The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from Saturday 1st August to Saturday 8th August 2020, featuring Activities, tours, walks and

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Ardara News Updates June 12th 2020

Ardara News 12th June 2020

  Skip Available For Rubbish Loughros Point Rowing Club have made a skip available at St. John’s Pier tomorrow, Saturday 13th June, and all are welcome to put rubbish in

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Cup of Tae 2020 on Owenea FM

Cup of Tae Livestream Show

Cup of Tae Livestream Show on Facebook With the cancellation of the 2020 Cup of Tae festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Owenea FM in association with the Cup

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Ardara Announcements 28th April 2020

Announcements

  Message from St. Shanaghan House Management In normal times residents and management at St. Shanaghan House love visitors calling and/or walking through the grounds, but with the present Covid-19

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Thank You

Thank You

  Thank You Jessie Jessie, the owner of ‘The Great Wall’ Chinese takeaway in Ardara, has secured a supply of masks which she is giving to the community of Ardara.

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Ardara News Updates 3rd April 2020

Ardara News Updates

  Important Information from the Ardara Health Centre We have made several adjustments to the running of our Health Centre to facilitate continued Health Care services during the Covid19 crisis.

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Covid-19 Update 26th March 2020

COVID-19 Update 26th March

Information Booklet The COVID-19 Information Booklet will be delivered to all households from this week onward. The booklet can be downloaded here (PDF). An audio version of the booklet, and

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COVID-19 information

COVID-19 Update

HSE Information Pack As we all respond to the rapidly-shifting challenges of Coronavirus COVID-19, we firstly want to wish you good health and wellbeing. Throughout the week, and indeed in

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Ardara Walking Festival Registration

Walking Festival Registration

  Registration Registration takes place tonight 13th March in the Heritage Centre. Fee: €25 for one day or €40 for two.   Covid-19 Precautions We are well within the guidelines

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Ardara News 10th March 2020

Ardara News 10th March 2020

Notice from Ardara Health Centre Stay updated at: ardaraprimarycarecentre.ie/Covid19/Covid19%20update.html General advice in relation to Coronavirus If you have recently been in an affected area in contact with a person who has

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Flu Season

The Virus Season

Advice for People Suffering Flu Symptoms Fever or high temperature Runny nose Cough Shortness of breath Please avoid entering Ardara Health Centre. This applies to young and old, healthy or

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Ardara St. Patrick's Parade 2019

Ardara News 3rd March 2020

St. Patrick’s Parade The Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade takes place on Sunday 15th March at 2.30pm. The Parade is now in its 33rd year and it has, over the years,

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Ardara News 25 February 2020

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

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Ardara News 18th February 2020

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

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South of the Border festival, Ardara

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

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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:

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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

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What's on around Ardara?

What’s On?

Men’s Shed Art Classes Art classes begin Wednesday 5th February and continue every Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm in the Men’s Shed at Thomas Boyle’s (The Greenhouse). Everyone welcome to

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Ardara News 28th January 2020

Comedy Play “Married Bliss” After last year’s very successful comedy play “Don’t Tell The Wife”, it’s all systems go with another comedy play “Married Bliss” which is currently in rehearsals.

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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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Ardara News 14th Jan 2020

  Country & Western Weekend The Ardara Country & Western Weekend takes place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January 2020. This year’s headline acts are Stephen Smyth on Friday

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Ardara News January 7th 2020

Ardara News 7th Jan 2020

  Chernobyl Appeal Siobhan Mc Nelis from Portnoo is looking for your help for her 28th annual Charity Appeal. Items required are; good quality children’s and adults’ clothing, shoes (no

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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 9th December 2019

Church of Ireland Coffee Morning The Church of Ireland Christmas Coffee Morning takes place this Friday December 13th in Teague’s Bar, West End from 10.30 am. On sale will be

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What’s On?

Ardara Prepares for Christmas Thanks to the Christmas Lights team who have everything ready for the switch on. Well done to all involved. Hopefully all businesses will get into the

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Ardara News 3rd December 2019

Ardara Prepares for Christmas Thanks to the Christmas Lights team who have everything ready for the switch on. Well done to all involved. Hopefully all businesses will get into the

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Ardara News 26th Nov 2019

Ardara Prepares for Christmas This week sees the Christmas lights team prepare to install this year’s Christmas lights. Well done to all involved. Hopefully all businesses will get into the

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Ardara News 19th Nov 2019

Ardara Christmas Craft Fair 2019 This year’s Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 11am to 6pm. Come and join

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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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Matchmaking Festival Events

Fri 8th – Sun 10th November 2019 Top bands in town and many novel matchmaking games!     Friday 8th November   Popular singing star Aoife McDonagh followed by David

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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

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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?

Highlights of The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend     Friday 11th October Exhibitions on throughout the day at the Heritage Centre Ardara   12:00 – 18:00: Exhibition “From

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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

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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 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

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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?

  Just Relax Classes Just Relax Classes for Adults Learn how to relax, breathe away your worries, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety. Classes are starting in the Community Centre

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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

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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

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