Wed. 5th July @ 7:30pm This Run (or Walk) offers chipped timing and registration is from 6:30 pm at the Methodist Hall. Adults €8 Juniors €4 Proceeds in aid of Church funds.
National Heritage Week 2017 Loughros Heritage Group ‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’ Date: Saturday, 26th August, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet: Crannógbuí N.S., Crannógbuí, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. Donegal. Description: A guided moderate shoreline placenames trail, followed by refreshments. Experience the breath-taking scenery of the Loughros More Bay while learning about the […]
Pier to Beach ‘Pier to beach’ is the shorthand term for the 1km (0.8-1.2k depending on the tide) swim from Portnoo pier to Narin beach. It was pioneered many years ago by a hardy local or two, and more adventurous visitors. In recent years swimming has seen a massive growth in the area, mainly due […]
One of Ardara’s 7 Wonders! A large group of Kayaking enthusiast’s had the recent pleasure to paddle off our shore and explore the many geological wonders, that are within our wee Parish. On a beautiful sunny Sunday, 17 people in various craft and varying aptitudes, set out from Loughros to explore underneath Slievatooey. Under the […]
Asst. Staff Officer The HSE are looking to recruit Assistant Staff Officers (Grade IV’s) in the coming months. If you are interested (or know of anyone who may be), you can bring the attached links to their attention. The application consists of an Online application form and a Candidate Information Pack. Good luck! https://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/response.jsp http://hbsrecruitmentservices.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NRS05303-Assistant-Staff-Officer-Grade-IV-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf […]
Doon Fort awarded grant aid The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have announced funding for 196 heritage projects across Ireland under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group have been granted €5,000 to carry out a geophysical, photogrammetry and topographical survey at Doon Fort as […]
Ulster bank set to close! A story on the Irish Independent web site by it’s Financial Correspondent, Charlie Weston has just broken. In it, the article claims that Ulster bank are due to close 22 branches, reducing it’s network to 88, after the revamp. 5 of the closures are in Dublin, with a further 4 […]
Venue: Saturday 25th of March, St. Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties Saturday week, sees the advent of the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Event between 11am and 3:30pm. They’re encouraging local businesses and communities to come together to network, exchange views and help grow their local economies. The initiative has grown from one town to over fifty in […]
Trip Advisor recognises our wonderful asset! The ‘Visitor’s bible’ which is the website TripAdvisor.com has recently voted Narin’s Blue Flag beach in it’s Top 10 Irish beaches. Vying with such notable names as Curracloe, Inchydoney, Banna Strand, Strandhill to name but a few, Narin holds it’s own, and has some wonderful reviews from national and […]
1. The Nesbitt Arms Hotel The Nesbitts from Direltown, The Shire of Berwick, were first granted land on 20th December,1669. They were mainly responsible for Ardara’s development. 2. Heritage Centre Site of the former courthouse. (It was officially opened by President Mary Robinson in 1993). 3. Owentocker River From the Irish “gentle flowing, calm river”. There […]
Congratulations Gallaghers Bakery: Congratulation to Declan and all in the Gallaghers Bakery on receiving two Awards in the last few weeks. They were victorious in the Export and Entrepreneurship categories at the Bord Bia Food & Drink Awards for their Purebred and Promise Gluten Free brands. Ardara Care of the Aged: A Mass and Special […]
Radio station gains new 100-day licence: Donegal Sounds Ltd, the parent company of OweneaFM, the Ardara based community radio station, has secured its third 100-day licence contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The current licence ends on Sunday, November 29th, and the new one will begin on Saturday December 12th. The station’s frequency remains […]
Christmas Craft Fair: There will be a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 6th December in Shielas Restaurant in the Heritage Centre from 2 to 6 pm. New and used goods will be on sale. If you wish to book a table it will be €10 per table and you may contact Shiela on 087 086 […]
Christmas Craft Fayre: The Christmas Craft Fare will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel again this year on Saturday 28th November from 11am to 6pm. To book a table please contact Clare Molloy on 087 2842012 as soon as possible. Tables are going fast, so book your place. November Dinner Dance: The annual Church […]
Just For Men: Just for men is a Free evening workshop on positive thinking techniques. Tuesday 10th Nov, Ardara Heritage Centre 7.30-8.30pm. Inquiries contact 087 9031389 “Introduction to Tai Chi for Health classes begin Wednesday evening 4th November at 7.00 p.m. in the Heritage Centre. The instructor is Scotlyn Sabean and if you are interested […]
