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Ardara

Ard an Rátha
Town
Front Street, Ardara
Front Street, Ardara
Ardara is located in Ireland
Ardara
Ardara
Location in Ireland
Country Ireland
Province Ulster
County County Donegal
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2022)
785
Irish Grid Reference G731906
Ardanratha
Looking down south at Front Street in Ardara in 2007
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Kilclooney dolmen near Ardara
Glacial Valley Ardara Glengesh Pass
Glengesh Pass looking NE through glacial valley into Ardara

Ardara (English: /ɑːrˈdrɑː/ AR-drah; Irish: Ard an Rátha, meaning height of the fort) is a small town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located on the N56 and R261 roads. In 2022, about 785 people lived there. Back in 2012, The Irish Times newspaper even called Ardara the best village to live in Ireland!

History of Ardara

The history of Ardara includes some interesting facts. For example, old records from 1862 show different administrative jobs held in the county. Some of these important positions were in Ardara. A famous Irish writer named Brendan Behan visited Ardara in 1960. There is even a photograph of him enjoying a drink at a place called Gildea's, which is now known as the Beehive.

Famous People from Ardara

Ardara is home to several well-known people. These individuals have achieved success in different fields.

  • Bibi Baskin: A popular television personality.
  • Damian Diver: A talented Gaelic footballer.
  • John Doherty: A famous musician.
  • Eileen Flynn: An activist for the Traveller community and a Senator.
  • Martin Gavigan: Another skilled Gaelic footballer.
  • Paddy McGrath: A Gaelic footballer.
  • Anthony Molloy: He was the captain of the Donegal team when they won their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1992.
  • Pat Shovelin: He was the goalkeeping coach for the Donegal team when they won their second All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2012.

See also

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