Along with the superb scenery in Ardara Donegal you will find a friendly atmosphere.

A small town nestled between the regal Blue Stack Mountains, Ardara Donegal is one of the most beautiful villages. Along with the superb scenery, you will find a friendly atmosphere and flourishing music scene. Set in a valley where the Owentocher River flows into Loughros More Bay, Ardara offers stunning scenery, and it is the perfect base for exploring Donegal’s western seaboard. With an excellent selection of holiday accommodation, as well as a variety of restaurants and friendly pubs, this heritage town draws tourists back year after year.

Ardara Ireland is a leading manufacturer for Donegal hand woven tweed and hand knit products. In fact, it is so renowned for its homespun tweeds, hand knits and hand loomed knitwear, stores worldwide stock its tweed and knitwear. Ardara heritage centre shares the story of the famous Donegal Tweed, and its historical importance has been recognized in the granting of a Heritage status for the town of Ardara.

Ardara Donegal is surrounded by splendid coastal and mountain scenery

Surrounded by splendid coastal and mountain scenery, Ardara provides visitors a chance to enjoy everything from the windswept Loughros Point to the awe-inspiring sea cliffs at Slieve League. From the imposing Blue Stack Mountains to the stunning beaches found at Narin and Fintra, Ardara Donegal is ideally located to provide tourists with a vast array of sightseeing options.

Some scenic points of note near the town include the Glengesh Pass, which is one of Irelands widest and grandest, boasting its famous “S” bend. There is also the Maghere Falls and Caves. Here you will see numerous streams tumble to the base of the cliffs, but the most spectacular is Assaranca Falls. In fact, it is one of the most famous in the west of Ireland. Three kilometres southeast you will find the resort of Doon Lough, and an impressive ring fort. This 4.8 meter high wall enclosure completely covers the tiny island, and was built in 1000BC.

Ardara Donegal and it’s many festivals.

For over a century, Ardara Ireland has hosted an award winning Agricultural Show in August, which features sheep dog trials, as well as horse and livestock judging. In addition, traditional dance and music performances are held, and there are numerous displays of local crafts, weaving, knitwear and art.

Actually, Ardara Donegal hosts a wide variety of festivals every year. Some of these include the Bluegrass Festival, the Cup O’Tae Festival, and the Donegal Harvest Rally. Perhaps the most famous festival, however, is the International Walking Festival, held in March, and incorporating a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. Ardara Ireland has hosted this extremely successful event for over ten years, and it now draws walkers from all over the world. With a mixture of short, medium and strenuous walks, it offers something for everyone. The unique landscape of this area, which incorporates hill, dale, lake, bog, sea, rock, pasture and tillage, is tightly woven, so that every turn of the road opens up fresh vistas to delight the eye.

Ardara Donegal Ireland Holiday Accommodation

• Self Catering Ardara
• Bed and Breakfast Ardara

Truly, Ardara Donegal offers something for everyone so come along and explore this gem.

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