| Ardara Ard an Rátha |
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| Irish grid reference G731906 |
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| Province: | Ulster | |
| County: | County Donegal | |
| Dáil Éireann: | Donegal North East | |
| Elevation: | 45m[1] | |
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Population (2002) |
578 | |
| Website: www.donegalcoco.ie | ||
Coordinates: 54°46′N 8°24′W / 54.767°N 8.4°W
Ardara (Irish: Ard an Rátha, meaning "Height of the Fort") is a small town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located on the N56 road.
Ardara is a small town with a population of 578 (2002 Census). Over recent years the town has seen some great growth with a lot of the pubs and shops being renovated. Some of the main scenic points near the town are the Glengesh Pass, the Maghera Falls and the views out over the Atlantic from Loughros Point.
In March for the last 10 years the area has hosted a very successful Walking Festival with walkers coming from all over the world, USA, Europe and all over Ireland. All the information on the Festivals of Ardara are available on the town website.[2] The town hosts the annual "Cup of Tae" traditional music festival each May. Ardara is a popular destination in Ireland with holiday makers.
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Buildings of note
- ' The Mart ' built in 1908[citation needed] is now the home of Donegal Tweed specialists, Triona Design - [1].
See also
References
External links
- Cup of Tae traditional music festival
- The Melting Pot - Ardara's multicultural festival
- Local news and information on Ardara
- Big Francies Bar
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