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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Community Notices 30th January 2019

Comedy Play “Don’t tell the Wife” After last year’s very successful comedy play “Stop it Nurse”, it’s all systems go with another comedy play “Don’t tell the Wife” which is

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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 Centre Library Closing

The Library at the Community Centre is closing and lots of great books are available for anyone interested. Contact the Centre between 9am and 1pm any weekday morning if interested

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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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Big Prize Draw & Dance

Big Christmas Prize Draw & Dance in the Nesbitt Arms The Christmas Lights Draw takes place on Friday night 21st December in the Nesbitt Arms. The first prize is flights for two to

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Community Notices 5th December 2018

  Ardara Shopping Spree Don’t miss the Ardara Shopping Spree from Thursday 6th December to Saturday 8th December. Great value, sales and special offers in the local shops! Please support local

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News Updates

  Notice for Advertisers Our Advertising Package now includes promotions several times a year on our News page at no extra charge. Existing advertisers who wish to promote a sale

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Community Notices 28th November 2018

25 Card Drive Fundraiser Loughros Heritage Group are holding a 25 Card Drive fundraiser in Teague’s Bar on Friday, 14th December, starting at 8.00pm. All are welcome and your support

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Community Notices 22nd November 2018

Christmas Craft Fair 2018 This year’s Christmas Craft Fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 24th November from 11am to 6pm. The Fair hosts over 30 festive stalls under one roof.

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Community Notices 13th November 2018

Annual Card Drive in Teague’s The annual Card Drive in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin will be held in Teague’s Bar this coming Friday 16th November at 8.00pm.  All

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Community Notices 6th November 2018

  Matchmaking Special All roads lead to Ardara for another well organised Matchmaking Weekend. All accommodation is currently booked up.  Anyone who is looking for accommodation or who has accommodation

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matchmaking 5k fun run

Community Notices 31st October 2018

Matchmaking Festival 5K Run/Walk The Matchmaking Festival is holding a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday 10th November at 12 noon beginning at the GAA Clubhouse [View Google Map]. Registration will take place at the Clubhouse from

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Halloween

News Updates 26th October 2018

Woodhill House Scary Pumpkin Competition Halloween is near! It’s time to get carving those pumpkins again! Woodhill’s Scary Pumpkin Competition for kids is on Sunday 28th October at 3pm!  

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Community Notices 23rd October 2018

  Loughros Point Rowing Club Cake Sale The Loughros Point Rowing Club are having a cake sale after 11 o’clock mass this Sunday the 28th of October in the Parish

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Community Notices 17th October 2018

  Congratulations The congratulations of the community this week goes to Patrick Boomer, son of Therese Gillespie, Portnoo, who finished 5th best offshore rower in the World. He rowed for

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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 2nd October 2018

  Paul’s MS journey from Ireland to India – A Message from Julie Dawson Paul, myself and our family would like to invite you to help us celebrate saying a massive

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The Johnny Doherty Traditional Music and Dancing Festival

Community Notices 18th September 2018

Johnny Doherty Festival – 21st to 23rd Sept The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place this weekend 21st to 23rd September. Friday night opens with Brid Harper, Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney.  There will

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Johnny Doherty Festival

Community Notices 11th September 2018

Johnny Doherty Festival – 21st to 23rd Sept The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 21st to 23rd September. Friday night opens with Brid Harper, Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney. 

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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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Free Electrical Recycling

Free electrical recycling will be available this weekend at: Killybegs Shore Road Car Park Killybegs Sat. 1st September 10am – 4pm Any household waste electrical items, batteries or energy saving

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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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Sun Shines once again on Ardara Show

After days of uncertainty with the weather forecast, Saturday 11th August saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors descended on the ever popular

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Arts Over Borders

Lughnasa FrielFest

Stars continue to shine at final weekend of Lughnasa FrielFest The final weekend of Lughnasa FrielFest from 17-19 August sees stars from ‘James Bond’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘The Fall’, ‘Derry Girls’ and ‘Doctor Who’ congregate on

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we're hiring

Job Offer – Post of Cook

Social Centre/Day Centre for Older People At the Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Rosbeg and Downstrands Care of the Aged Committee invite applications for the post of Cook at

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Community Notices 15th August 2018

Charity Barbecue The Big Summer Charity Barbecue takes place this Sunday 19th August. Starting at 5.30pm in the Corner House, it’s sure to be an evening of great live music,

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Updates – Friday 10th August

Upcoming Wild Atlantic Week Events Don’t miss the Duck Race on the Owentocker this evening 10th August! Duck race begins at 7pm sharp on the bridge beside Nancy’s bar. Duck

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Community Notices 7th August 2018

The Ardara Show Day – Saturday 11th August Judging in the cattle and pony rings from 10am. At 11am the sheep and horse classes take place. After judging, the giant

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A Fund for Mickey Joe

“A Fund for Mickey Joe – The Long Road” Committee ceased fundraising on the 24th of March, 2018 with the huge finale night in the Limelight, Glenties. We would like

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Community Notices 31st July 2018

Wild Atlantic Week 4th – 11th August Main Events Brochures detailing all the events for the week are now available in the Heritage Centre for anyone who wishes to collect

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Volunteering Awards

Me4U Awards Kevin Maguire and Kevin Gifford were recognised with individual Volunteering Awards at the Me4U awards on Thursday 19th July, for their outstanding service in providing free Cardiac First

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Community Notices 24th July 2018

Congratulations Congratulations to the Loughros Point Rowing Club who took home five cups at the Mountcharles Regatta on Sunday last!   Great Day at the Garden Fete The Garden Fete

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Ardara Bluegrass Festival

Ardara Community Notices 10th July 2018

  Ardara Garden Fete The annual Church of Ireland Garden Fete takes place at the Ardara Rectory, Killybegs Road, this Saturday July 14th. With numerous stalls offering a wide variety of

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Ardara Community Notices 3rd July 2018

  Ardara Garden Fete The annual Church of Ireland Garden Fete takes place at the Ardara Rectory, Killybegs Road, on Saturday July 14th. With numerous stalls offering a wide variety

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Ardara Bluegrass Festival

Ardara Community Notices 19th June 2018

Ulster Bank Community Bank Ulster Bank’s Community Banker, Eve Curran is on 2 weeks holiday, returning on Monday 2nd July. She will return to her weekly drop-in Wednesday 4th July

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Ardara Community Notices 12th June 2018

Brackeys got Talent The pupils of Brackey National School are performing “Brackey’s Got Talent” concert this Sunday the 17th of June at 4.00 pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Come

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Ardara Community Notices 5th June 2018

Owenea FM’s Annual Evening of Music Owenea FM’s annual evening of music takes place at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on this Thursday June 7th. The event attracts hundreds of music

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Ardara Community Notices 29th May 2018

Summer Lights Festival See Festival Page for full programme of events The Summer Lights Festival takes place this June Bank Holiday weekend 1st to 4th June. This festival incorporates a

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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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Ardara Community Notices 1st May 2018

“Cup of Tae” Festival The biggest “Cup of Tae” Festival of all time is expected this weekend in Ardara! World renowned traditional musician Mairéad Ní­ Mhaonaigh will be the special

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Ardara Community Notices 24th April 2018

Ardara radio station back on air OweneaFM, the community radio station based at Kentucky, Ardara, was broadcasting again. following its transmitter being repositioned at Doohill after discussions with the Broadcasting

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CLÁR 2018 Funding

CLÁR 2018 Funding Allocation Announced The  Department of Rural and Community Development have recently announced a funding allocation of €5m under CLAR 2018 which may be of interest to  various

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Ardara Community Notices 20th March

Ardara Parade an Outstanding Success The Ardara Parade on Sunday last was a truly brilliant success. Grand Marshall Kathleen Sheerin was just wonderful in the role as leader of the

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