Welcome to Ardara.ie, The official website for the beautiful Parish of Ardara in South-West Donegal. We hope that you can find anything you need to know about our area on this site, and if not, do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to put you on the right road. Our area is famous for its spectacular scenery, beautiful unspoilt beaches, and the hospitality of its people. Ardara is a designated Heritage Town and also a well known centre for the manufacture of Donegal homespun tweeds. The area boasts a thriving tourist trade and social scene, and has been dubbed "The Festival Capital of Donegal" as well as being a designated Heritage Town. If you are hoping to visit the area, we offer you a hearty welcome. If you are from Ardara and are living elsewhere, we hope we can keep you up to date with the goings on from your home parish as often as possible. If you have any complaints or comments on our site, please forward them to us at info@ardara.ie. You can also post them on our guestbook or forums. If you have photograph(s) you would like us to include on the site. Forward them to us at the same address and we will upload them on our photo gallery If you have a news item or event you want publicised, please forward the details to the above email and we will include it in our local news section. Thank you for logging on to www.ardara.ie and enjoy your visit!
Michael and Hannah Maloney from local band 'Fusion' performing on Friday 13th of January at the Donegal Sounds Radio Band Night in the Nesbitt Arms.
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The Annual Walking Festival is taking place on the 17-19th of March this year. The schedule for the weekend is above while the booking form can be downloaded on the local news link below.
Latest Updates
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Death of Anthony Johnston
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The death has taken place in Hackney, East London of Anthony Johnston, formerly of Rosbeg, Portnoo.
Removal from Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, tomorrow (Sat) evening at 6....
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Holy Family Newsletter - 22-01-12
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DAILY MASSES:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 10.00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: 7.30 P.M.
WEEKEND MASSES:
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Oíche Fheil’ Bríde, St. Brigid’s Eve
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Crosses will be made in the Parish Centre on Tuesday, 31st January, at 7.30 p.m. There will be entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
Donations at the ...
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Ardara/Portnoo Bridge Club - Results 23/01/12
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Results for Monday 23rd Jan. 2012
1st M Beaney & S Boyle
2nd C McLoone & C Whyte
3rd P McHugh & J Bilberg
4th C Gallagher & M Moran
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LG Ard an Ratha AGM - Postponed
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The AGM of CLG Ard an Ratha has been postponed from Sunday 22nd of January to Saturday 28th of January in the Heritage Centre @ 7.pm.
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Death of Martina Maguire
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The death has taken place in Our Ladys Childrens Hospital of Martina Maguire (16) of Barrkillew, Ardara. Private removal from Navan at 2.30pm on Saturday 21st of January.
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Holy Family Newsletter - 15-01-12
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DAILY MASSES:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 10.00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: 7.30 P.M.
WEEKEND MASSES:
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Know Your Rights : The New Household Charge
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Question
I am a bit confused by the new Household Charge. Who has to pay it?
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In general, if you own a residential property in Ireland, you must pay the Household Charge. People ...
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Narin and Portnoo Bridge Club Results - 16-01-12
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Results for Monday 16th Jan. 2012
1st J J Doherty & C Diver
2nd M Beaney & S Boyle
3rd M Melly & J Gallagher
4th J Cunningham & J McGinley
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Walking Festival Booking Brochure and Schedule 2012
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The Annual Walking Festival takes place on March 17-19th 2012 this year, Booking Brochure and Schedule can be downloaded below.
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Dolmen Centre Swimming Pool request for tenders from Design Teams
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The Dolmen Centre is pleased to announce another milestone in it's quest for a Swimming Pool on it's site at Kilclooney, Portnoo. We would like to acknowledge the help we received from ...
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