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 of products, novelty games and special events, the popular afternoon event opens at 2pm. There will also be refreshments and and a giant raffle. […]
Table Quiz and Garden Fete at Ardara Rectory A table quiz is being held in the marquee at the Ardara Rectory [map] this Saturday (June 30th) beginning at 8pm. In aid of the Church of Ireland and Care of the Aged, tables of four cost €20 for a fun evening of general knowledge questions. […]
Music lineup for the weekend Beehive bar Friday: Traditional Music with Jim & Fiona. Saturday: Tanya McCole Sunday: The Fantastic Tim Edey Corner House Live Music every night with Pastor JJ, Paddy O’Rourke & Brendan Nancys bar Saturday: Music with Sun of a Gun Doherty’s Bar Saturday: Country Night with Sean […]
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 from 11am to 1pm at St. Shanaghan House in Ardara. Eve provides the following services; Assisting with online banking set up or queries One to […]
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 and support the children as they show off their talents. The Bluegrass Festival The Bluegrass Festival takes place 20th to 22nd July and the […]
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 and dance fans and is staged each year to raise funds for the popular station which broadcasts each weekend to Ardara, Glenties and Portnoo on 100.8 […]
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 weekend of events with an international flavour. The committee thank Gallagher’s Bakery who are sponsoring this year’s Festival. This new festival replaces the Melting Pot […]
Parish Clean Up The GAA are organising a Parish Clean-Up on this coming Saturday 26th May. Anyone wishing to give a hand for a few hours to meet at the GAA Clubhouse that morning at 11am. Summer Lights Festival The Summer Lights Festival is on the June Bank Holiday weekend 1st to 3rd June. […]
“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 was just unbelievable and the quality of music and the massive number of musicians was amazing. But behind the scenes, there were many unsung heroes […]
“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 guest of honour at the opening concert in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Friday night at 8pm. Mairead will be joined on stage by the […]
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 Authority of Ireland. Any listeners to the radio on 100.8, who previously received the station, but now have difficulty, should contact info@oweneafm.com or speak to […]
Quiz Winners Congratulations to the Boys from St Mary’s NS on their win in the Ulster Pioneer Quiz Final in Doneyloop on Saturday 14th April. The school now goes forward to the All Ireland in Mullingar in two weeks time. Best Wishes. Well done Miss Finnerty, Michael, Daniel, Peter, Ronan and Dylan! Thank You The […]
Ronan Whyte wins IBSF U18 Snooker Title The first ever All Donegal Snooker Final was played at the third RIBSA U18 qualification ranking event for the 2018 IBSF World U18 Championships on Saturday last 7th April in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. In the Final Ronan beat his club mate Sean Devenney 3 […]
Fashion Show with a Twist A Fashion Show with a twist will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Sunday next 8th April at 3pm in aid of the Ardara Day Centre. Good as new fashion for both adults and children. There will be a prize for the funniest outfit! Admission €5 plus a […]
Kilclooney Country Market Kilclooney Country Market is having their first Market of the year In Inniskeel Hall on Easter Saturday the 31st of March from 11am until 1 o’clock Fashion Show with a Twist A Fashion Show with a twist will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Sunday 8th April at 3pm. Good […]
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 Community Groups/ Organisations and Schools within the CLAR Areas. CLAR 2018 funding will provide funding under the following three Measures: Measure 1 – Support for […]
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 Parade. St Patrick Tony Breslin has made this position very much his own and does a wonderful job following in the footsteps of his never […]
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 7 hours and Port to Glenhead 7 Km which takes 5 hours. Sunday walks are: Slieveatooey Walk starting at the beach in Maghera 8 Kms […]
Our new South of the Border Festival takes place this Valentine’s weekend! A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy, it will feature open sessions of music and storytelling, the Jimmy Kennedy Concert, children’s storytelling, and of course the Song Contest with €1000 prize for the winner! Visit our South of the Border page for […]
Why: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation businesses has led to demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed for businesses that currently cannot be approved under the existing Fáilte Ireland Quality Assurance Framework. Who is it for? Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard is designed to recognise and encompass accommodation […]
