Ardara, County Donegal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ardara
Ard an Rátha
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Town
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Front Street, Ardara
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 Ardara
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| County | County Donegal |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
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785 |
| Irish Grid Reference | G731906 |
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
In Spanish: Ardara (Donegal) para niños
