Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide
Doon Fort to Feature on RTE’s Nationwide Eileen Magnier from RTÉ has been in touch to say that the filming that took place on Doon Fort last September will be
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Ardara Community Notices: 12th March 2018
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place on this weekend Sat 17th and Sun 18th March. The Saturday walks are: Port to Maghera 13 Km which takes
Ardara Walking Weekend: 16th – 18th March 2018
St Patrick’s Weekend 2018 Ardara International Walking Festival Ardara’s renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous Walks. Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March 2018. Saturday 17th March A. Walk
Ardara Community Notices: 9th March 2018
Ardara St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Ardara Parade is on Sunday March 18th, and we have a large number of bands coming, but we need local floats. We are asking
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade
Ardara St. Patrick’s Parade Updated: Please visit our St. Patrick’s Parade page for details of this year’s parade.
Cardiac First Responders Ardara
Cardiac First Responder volunteers are urgently need in and around the Ardara Area Training, uniform and equipment will be provided in return for a community to respond, as and when
World War One Commemorative Event
Commemorating locals who took part in the ‘Great War’ It has been proposed to host a commemorative event to honour those from Ardara, Downstrands and Glenties who participated in World
Ardara Community Notices
Failte Ireland Invites People to attend: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation business has led to a demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed
Irish Times makes a plea for Narin & Portnoo G.C.
Irish Times article laments the close of our local golf club On foot of the call to Club Members to an Extraordinary General Meeting, to save the now closed links
Community Notices 1st February, 2018.
Community Notices Comedy Play “Stop It Nurse”: It’s all systems go with a another comedy play “Stop it Nurse” which is being staged this weekend and involves all characters from
Community Notices: Monday 22nd January, 2018
ARDARA COMMUNITY NOTICES: Belarus Appeal: Items will be taken until the end of January for my annual Belarus Orphanages Appeal. In the last two weeks the response has been amazing
Community Notice: 11th January, 2018
Country & Western festival – The Country & Western weekend takes place on the weekend of Friday, 26th to Sunday, 28th January. Top country bands in town for the weekend.
The Poor Farmers Auction: 29th December, 2017.
The Poor Farmers Auction Venue: Teagues Bar, West End, Ardara 29th December, 2017. A night of fun and craic, where everyone becomes a “poor farmer” for the night. This
Ardara Community Notices: 21st December, 2017.
Ulster Bank Mobile in Town: The Mobile Bank on wheels will be on the road from Monday, December 18th. We will be in Ardara from 10am to 12pm on Monday and
Community Notices 12th December 2017
The Parish salutes The Dean: A huge crowd attended the Parish Centre on Sunday evening last to acknowledge the works of Dean Laverty in the Parish over the last 25
Community Notices 8th December, 2017
Church Coffee Morning: Everything from cakes to jams, pictures to novelty items and much more, will be on sale at the annual St. Conal’s Church coffee morning which takes place
Save Our Fisheries
The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group and Loughros Heritage Group have organised a public petition against the closure of The Channel (Loughros More Estuary) and against making the Owenea
Xmas Craft Fair A Great Success
This years 4th Xmas Craft Fair in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel Was another great success!! With over 30 stalls and crafters there on the day it drew a lovely crowd.
Kilclooney Country Market
Kilclooney Country Market Tomorrow 2nd of December see’s the last of the Kilclooney Country Market’s as the festive period warms up. For your last chance to gain that special gift for
Ardara 2018 Festivals
This was an old news post and some of the information was out of date. Please visit our Festivals and Events page for up to date listings.
Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair, 2nd December 2017
The Happy Camper The Happy Camper will be at the Dawros Bay House Mini Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 2nd December, selling their Gourmet Pancakes and hot chocolate. Some
Community Notices: Tuesday 28th November, 2017
Duchas Magazine: The Duchas Magazine is now on sale in the local shops. It is a great production with lots of articles and photographs and will make an ideal Christmas
Ardara 2018 Festivals
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Community Notices 22nd November, 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017: This year’s Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms hotel on next Saturday, 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30
Paul’s MS Journey from Ireland to India
A message from Paul’s loving wife Julie We had the best news ever !! Paul’s bone marrow is starting to produce new stem cells. The treatment has worked !!! Paul
Community Notices for Tuesday 7th November, 2017.
Matchmaking Weekend: The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place this Fri Nov 10th to Sun November, 12th. A new committee is working hard and this years’ festival promises to be one
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend – November 10th – 12th
Matchmaking Weekend November 10th – 12th, 2017 The Matchmaking Weekend is taking place from Friday November, 10th to Sunday November, 12th 2017. A new committee is working hard, and this years’
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising
Ardara Christmas Lights Fundraising In an Unique way to raise some funds to purchase more Christmas street lights for Ardara, the local shops and other businesses in Ardara town, and
Community Notices: Wednesday 1st November, 2017
Thanks – A recent fundraising concert at Inniskeel Hall, Portnoo yielded a total of €1,307 which was donated to the work of the HOPE Foundation to provide shelter and education to
Christmas Craft Fair 2017
Christmas Craft Fair 2017. This years’ Christmas craft fair takes place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 25th November, 2017. Join us for a host of over 30 festive
Community Notices, Monday 23rd October, 2017
New Irish Dance Classes – New Irish Dance classes will take place at the Heritage Centre starting this Wednesday at 8pm. The famous Irish Dance “The Maggie Pickie” will be taught
Community Notices Thursday 19th October, 2017
Halloween Fancy Dress Fun for all the family in St. Bridget’s Hall, Lettermacaward on Sunday, 29th October from 4 to 6 p.m. with prizes, games and free goodie bags. €2
Slowey Family Barbecue – was a successful fundraiser !
Slowey Family Barbecue The family of the late Gerard & Margaret Slowey held a huge barbecue recently in Ardara to raise funds for Cancer Care West and two local charities:
Community Notices Monday 9th October, 2017
Good Luck Eileen: The Oral Health Awards aims to recognise excellence and endeavour in oral care in Ireland and the UK, and Eileen is nominated for the Best Children’s Care
Community Notices 7th October, 2017
Set Dancing A Beginner’s class in Set Dancing commenced on Monday last 2nd October, at 7.30pm in Heritage Centre, Ardara with Clement Gallagher instructor. This was followed by the usual
The Time Team experience comes to Ardara!
Demo of Doon Fort survey The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil
Community Notes 26th September, 2017
Doon Fort Surveys The first ever geophysical, photogrammetry and topographic surveys will take place on Doon Fort from the 2nd to the 6th October. “Looking Beneath the Soil to
Community Notices Monday 18th September, 2017
DOWNSTRANDS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE There are still spaces left on the following courses: Essential IT Skills on Tuesdays from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. This course is FREE and a date
Community Notices Monday 11th September, 2017
Popular Family Member Month’s Mind One of the largest crowds ever gathered in the Church of the Holy Family Ardara, on Friday September 1st for the month’s mind of John Gavigan
Community Notices 5th September, 2017
Johnny Doherty Festival September 22nd to 24th The Johnny Doherty Festival is one of the top events in the country and takes place in Ardara on the weekend of September
Community Notices 31st August 2017
Swimming Lessons for Children Swimming lessons for children aged 5 and up will commence on Friday 8th September, 2017 in Ballyshannon. Collection will be from the Dolmen Centre. For more
Great food and a fabulous line-up of musicians at The Big Summer Charity Barbecue: Sunday 20th August, 2017
The Big Summer Charity Barbecue Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017 For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604 Slowey Family Barbecue Every year since the
Come along and enjoy a fun evening at the Table Quiz for Doon Fort Restoration Fund: Wednesday 16th August.
Table Quiz in Aid of Doon Fort Restoration Fund Table Quiz Clare Molloy is organising table quizzes every Wednesday evening in Annora’s Bar, Narin, commencing at 9.30pm. The Quiz this Wednesday 16th
Ardara Community Notices Monday 14th August, 2017
Annual Agricultural Show in Ardara The annual Ardara show took place in Sandfield on Saturday 12th August, and again it was a great success. There were great crowds in attendance
Ardara Agricultural Show Saturday 12th August, 2017
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Come along and enjoy The Big Summer Charity Barbecue – Sunday 20th August, 2017
The Big Summer Charity Barbeque Will be held in The Corner House, Ardara, starting at 5.30pm on Sunday 20th August, 2017. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Stephen Slowey 087-79861604
A message of thanks from Julie and Paul Dawson as they reach their target !!!
We are beyond delighted to announce that we have made our target. We have enough to pay for treatment and for the flights to the hospital in India. We cannot
Community Notices Tuesday 1st August, 2017
The Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival Starts this Saturday at 1pm in Ardara car park, where we have the Wexford Theatre Group performing for children. The popular singing star Shane
Dress up and enjoy an evening of Food, Music, Dancing, Have fun with our silent Auction – a variety of items for auction. Come along to support Paul on Saturday 29th July, 2017
UPDATE: We have now raised just over €30,000 🎉🎉🎉 it’s amazing what has been achieved within the last 6 months, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of
Help A Friend on Saturday 29th July, 2017
Dinner Dance for Paul Dawson’s MS Fundraising on Saturday 29th July, in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a
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
Community Notices Thursday 13th July, 2017
Farewell to Joe Last Tuesday the sad news reached Ardara of the death of Joe Lough. Joe came from the far end of the parish, from a townland called Cloughfeinn,
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting The Owenea Development Committee are hosting a public meeting next Monday, 10th July at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Presentations will be given by Balinderry
Please support one of the final fundraisers for Paul on 29th July
Paul Dawson is a fine young man from Glenties. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is that there is a successful treatment in
Pilgrimage to Inishkeel on 9th July.
A pilgrimage of grace takes place to Inishkeel Island, Narin, this coming Sunday 9th July. We will leave Narin strand at 10.45 am sharp. Everyone is very welcome.
Ardara Community Notices 3rd July, 2017
Duchas is on the Way Duchas, our annual Parish Annual is being prepared for publication in November for Christmas. We are particularly asking our friends who may be on holiday
Ardara Community Notices 3rd July, 2017
Duchas is on the Way Duchas, our annual Parish Annual is being prepared for publication in November for Christmas. We are particularly asking our friends who may be on holiday
Kilclooney Country Market is Back !!! Every Saturday morning in July and August
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market will be running every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm in Inniskeel hall, Portnoo during the months of July and August. All the usual favourites; biscuits, breads,
Ardara Community Notices 27th June, 2017
Please Help A Friend Paul Dawson is from Glenties and is a fine young man. Sadly Paul suffers from a severe form of MS. The good news for Paul is
Ardara Notes 19th June, 2017
Wild Atlantic Festival The brochures for this festival are now available at the heritage centre. There are some great events taking place during this festival, and in particular the