County & Bluegrass Night in the Beehive This Thursday 14th November sees a Country and Bluegrass Night in the Beehive starting at 8.00 pm. The group, all the way from California in the USA, are Jeff Scroggins and the Scroggdogs. The line-up includes Jeff Scroggins on banjo (twice USA National banjo champion), Scott Gates (mandolin/Vocals), Yousef […]
Owenea FM Fundraising Dance Owenea FM’s annual fundraising dance on Halloween night, Thursday October 31st, will feature music from a five piece band and a large number of singers from the local area and further afield. Special guests will also be at the dance which raises funds for the Ardara based community radio. Held at […]
Coffee Morning The Present Day, Ardara – Wednesday 9th October 10am-6pm You’re invited to a charity Coffee Morning in celebration of the gift of life of Teresa Keeney. There will also be a beautiful hamper up for grabs worth over €200, with tickets available in store now. The draw will take place Wednesday evening after […]
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October, this year’s Warp and Weft of Heritage weekend celebrates the rich cultural history and folklore of Donegal, and how it provided the spark of inspiration to Disney screenwriter Lawrence Edward Watkin, who adapted literary fairy tales as the basis […]
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm with Dermot Byrne, Yvonne Casey, Steve Cooney and special guests. There will be Sets and Ceilis in the Heritage Centre at 9.30pm. On Saturday there will […]
Bluegrass Festival Highlights The Ardara Bluegrass Festival is the place to be this weekend Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July. Bluegrass Session tonight Friday 19th July Live Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar hosted by Mel Corry Gala Concert Saturday 20th July – The Nesbitt Arms Hotel – 8pm Alecia Nugent & her band King […]
Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk The Ardara Annual 5K Race/Walk will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30 pm. Registration from 6.30 pm in the Methodist Hall. Race Chip Timing. Refreshments /Prizes afterwards. Adults €8. Juniors €4. Proceeds in aid of Church Funds/ Donegal Hospice. Ardara Community Childcare Ardara Community Childcare are hosting […]
Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition Tonight Friday 28th June at 8.30pm Visit this popular exhibition in the Heritage Centre, which gives a snapshot of the people and the place from years gone by. The Bart Whelan Photographic Exhibition will be officially opened by Desmond Campbell in the Heritage Centre on Friday 28th June at 8.30pm. Admission is […]
Dry Stone Walling Workshop Saturday 15th June 9am – 5pm Learn the art of dry stone walling from expert stonemasons Patsy McInaw and Jim Fahy with the restoration of an old market garden wall at Woodhill. Suitable for all abilities. See the Tír Chonaill Stone Festival page for details or call Louise 0873223965. Tickets […]
Tír Chonaill Stone Festival The Tír Chonaill Stone Festival takes place in Ardara this year from Thursday June 13th to Sunday June 16th. This is a fun, hands-on event packed with community spirit, featuring: • Dry Stone Walling Workshops • Stone Carving • Art Drawing • Talks • Music • Heritage Tour Visit our festival page for more […]
Red Squirrels West of Ardara Biodiversity Week at Sheskinmore Nature Reserve. Talk and guided walk with Michael Stinson, Ulster Wildlife. Saturday 25th May 2019 at 12.00 Midday. McGlinchey’s Centre, Sandfield, Ardara. Turn off at L7743. Further information: Emer Magee, NPWS, emer.magee@chg.gov.ie, 087-6468439. No booking required but spaces are limited. Flotto Draw – 6th May […]
Ardara Walking Festival 2019 Sliabh Liag Now in its 19th year, the Ardara Walking Festival has become an unmissable experience, attracting enthusiasts from all over Ireland and internationally. With a variety of hill walks ranging from moderate to difficult, led by professional local guides, there’s something for everyone. Discover some spectacular scenery and hidden gems […]
“Note and Stave” Keyboard Lessons Beginner level keyboard lessons. Learn to play solo and with a group. Learn to read and sight-read music classically. Classes start in April and places will be in demand. Students will learn the basics, from reading music to sight reading and understanding music theory and performance. Classes will start after […]
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place St. Patrick’s Weekend Friday 15th March – Monday 18th March 2019. There are excellent hill walks on offer and there’s great interest in this year’s walking routes. Registration: Friday 15th March 6pm-9pm in the Heritage Centre. Facebook users can let the organisers know if they’ll be attending registration on […]
This year’s festival got off to a great start with a wonderful evening of storytelling and recitations, organised and led by the wonderful Frank Galligan and included Patsy O’Hagan from Tyrone, one of the finest storytellers in the country who had the large crowd eating out of his hand after a short period. Local man […]
A Very Successful South of the Border Festival! Congratulations to Claire Ward, Ramelton, winner of the Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest, and the €1000 prize. The Contest saw a huge number of entries and the quality of those who got through to the Final was just excellent. Patsy O’Hagan and friends started off the weekend with […]
The South of the Border Festival kicks off tonight, Friday 15th, with an Evening of Sessions and Stories! Join Frank Galligan, Declan Forde, Patsy O Hagan, Noel Slevin and Charley Boyle in the Corner House at 9pm for an evening of storytelling, with a superb Traditional Music Session afterwards in the Beehive. Tomorrow, Saturday 16th, Bri […]
The Jimmy Kennedy Song Contest Get your entries in for this year’s Song Contest for the South of the Border Festival. Entries will be taken up to and including the 9th February 2019. For entry form and further details see our South of the Border Festival page. The Song Contest Final is at 3pm in […]
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 4 week Shakespeare workshop. Class starts Friday 8pm – 9pm 4 week workshop – €40 This class is appropriate for all levels, absolute beginners to advanced […]
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 Sails in the Sunset”, had ancestry in Ardara hence the idea for this Song Contest. Last year Bri Carr won the Contest with her beautiful […]
