Ardara, County Donegal facts for kids
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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) |
| Population
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732 |
| Irish Grid Reference | G731906 |
Ardara ( ARD-rah; 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. The population as of the 2016 census was 732. The population of 731 at the 2011 Census represented an increase of about 30% since 2006. In 2012, The Irish Times named it the best village in which to live in Ireland.
Donegal County Directory for 1862
The Donegal County Directory for 1862 shows the governmental positions that were held in this county in 1862.
Notable people
- Bibi Baskin, television personality
- Damian Diver, Gaelic footballer
- John Doherty, musician
- Eileen Flynn, Traveller activist and Senator
- Martin Gavigan, Gaelic footballer
- Paddy McGrath, Gaelic footballer
- Anthony Molloy, captained Donegal in their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title-winning season in 1992
- Pat Shovelin, Donegal goalkeeping coach in their second All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title-winning season in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Ardara (Donegal) para niños
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