Community Notices
PADRE PIO FILM AND GLOVE Padre Pio film and Glove will be shown in St. Shanaghan House on this coming Tuesday at 2.00 pm. All are welcome. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOCIAL EVENING
News
Our Man is Very Busy
Councillor Terence Slowey has been so busy since he took up the position of Chairman of Donegal County Council earlier in the year. His appointments have been vast and varied,
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
Community Notices
Please Support our Local Shops this Christmas Ardara Traders have organised a Shopping Spree in Ardara this Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November. This is a wonderful opportunity to
People Who Left Us This Past Week
People Who Left Us This Past Week Brid Meehan Brid Meehan was a lovely lady to all who knew her, and her death after a long and difficult sickness
Willy Wonka visits Ardara
Friday the 11th of November For those of you passing through Town on Friday last, your heads would have been turned by Ardara’s own ‘Willy Wonka’, which was none other
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
The Parish says Goodbye to Two of our Oldest Ladies this Week
The Parish says goodbye to two of our oldest ladies this week Rose Connolly Rose Connolly of Beagh was buried on Friday this week. Rose was a true lady to
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
Community Notices The Annual Card Game in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, will be held in Teague’s, Ardara, on Friday, 11th November, beginning at 8.00pm. ~~~~~~
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
Recent Deaths of Popular Members of our Community
Thomas Boyd Thomas from Lackaduff was a very popular member of our community. He was a highly respected farmer and a wonderful neighbour to all  who know him.  Thomas met
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR At The Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Christmas Craft Fair The third Christmas craft fair in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel will be taking place on Saturday 26th November 2016. So if you’re a confirmed shopaholic or have
Cathaoirleach’s afternoon for Older People and Carers
Press Release from Donegal County Council Monday, the 10th of October As part of One Donegal Social Inclusion week 2016, Cllr Terence Slowey, Cathaoirleach hosted a Care of the Aged
Ardara GAA host ‘The Kube’
Saturday, the 8th of October The Blue Haven Inn was the venue for this unique event hosted by the Ardara GAA, Minor Board, where in the region of 60 Contestants,
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
Ardara U-10’s win Gary Doyle Memorial Tournament
Saturday 1st of October On Saturday last (and obviously inspired by their recent visit to GAA Headquarters at Croke Park), the U-10 teams won the A & B sections of
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling Duchas, the local annual for Ardara, Glenties, Killybegs and surrounding areas will be launching the Christmas and 2016 edition in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Friday November 25th
Inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend – Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th October The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group’s inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend is fast approaching.
Well Done Boys
Well Done Boys People are too often very fond of complaining about our environment in general and less quick to praise work well done. So congratulations to all the members
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
Hollywood ‘A’ lister meets Rosbeg Hotelier
Monday the 19th of September On Monday last, local Hotelier and Entrepreneur, Joe Molloy of Dawros Bay House, attended the Film Premiere of the latest Jamie Dornan film, “The Siege
Ardara U-10’s visit Croke Park
Saturday September 17th On Saturday last, on the eve of the All Ireland final, the Ardara GAA U-10 team travelled to Dublin, to play 3 games against Ballyboden (of which
Ardara U9’s win Liam Brown Cup
Donegal Town, Saturday, the 10th of September On Saturday the 10th of September, an energetic young Ardara U9 side, competed in the first Liam Brown U-9 tournament in Donegal Town.
local news
Help with the Ambush One of the last acts involving the Black and Tans took place at Kilraine and involved a number of people from the Aighe area including Padraig
Duchas Calling
Duchas Calling The committee of the annual magazine Duchas are actively seeking photos and stories for the Christmas edition. Â Articles cannot be more than 1500 words and must relate to
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
National Heritage Week Events
National Heritage Week Events Wednesday, 24th August Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk: 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Starting at Tramore and crossing the headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield, where a shuttle
Ardara Show returns in sunshine
After days of rain which threatened the show’s return after two years, Saturday saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors. By noon the
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
Congratulations Celine
Congratulations Celine Celine Gallagher will next Tueday open her new Beauty Shop at West End Ardara called The Skin Buff Clinic. Celine is no stranger to this business having worked
Duchas Time Again
Duchas Time Again The committee of the Duchas Annual is actively seeking articles for the Annual Edition at Christmas. Articles must not exceed 1500 words and must relate in a
New Vet In Town
New Vet Opens in Ardara Congratulations to our new Vet in town. Ardara welcomes Dr. Veronika Vivien who opened her practice in the town centre. She may be contacted on
Countdown to the Ardara Show!
Ardara Show ready for its return  The Ardara Show is back on Saturday the 13th of August. Its return after a break of a year, is staged on a new area
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
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years In Business
The Present Day Celebrates 20 Years in Business The Present Day is celebrating 20 years in business this coming Wednesday 10th August from 12pm – 8pm, running until Saturday 13th
Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
  A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the
Hands across the sands a resounding success
Monday the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre would like to thank all those who participated in their ‘Hands across the Sands’ event on Monday last. A crowd of well
The Ardara show is back!
Saturday, August 13th Ardara Show prepares for its return The Ardara Show’s return on Saturday August 13th, after a break of a year, is expected to attract the exhibitor and
Dolmen Centre Pool presentation to local Councillors
Tuesday, the 12th of July in Dungloe Public Services Centre The Dolmen Centre Swimming Pool sub-committee made a presentation to the Glenties Municipal District Councillors on Tuesday last, where they
St. Columba’s reunion of the class of 81′
The Class from 1976-81 re-union The above had a wonderful day on Saturday, the 2nd of July in their old ‘alma mater’ of St. Columba’s Comprehensive, followed by a meal
Wild Atlantic Week Festival Brochure Released    Â
The Wild Atlantic Festival from Saturday July 30th to Sunday August 7th, with many great events taking place. There are however, a number of errors in the brochure .The Blessing
Ardara.ie whose watching!
Ardara.ie revamped – the first 7 months Back in the winter of last year when Stephen McCahill brought a group of Volunteers together, with a view to revamping the Ardara.ie
Downstrands Brochure Launch
Monday 4th of July @ 7:30pm Downstrands Community Development group welcomes you to their ‘Tourism Brochure launch’ in the Lake House Hotel, on the 4th of July. There, you can
Community Fundraiser
A community at it’s best over the past number of weeks, members of a fundraising committee have been going door to door selling tickets for a local family who have
local news
Donegal`s first citizen now lives in Tullycleave                       Â
Melting Pot Festival celebrates ” A Taste of the World”
From the 3rd of June, Ardara will be a blaze with colour and culture. The fantastic Melting Pot festival returns to Ardara this June bank holiday weekend with a