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Leagan Gaeilge Shíos |
 Glengesh Pass |
Ardara is situated on the Owentocker River, 8km West South West of Glenties and 20km North East of Killybegs. The remains of the fort after which Ardara is named are on the nearby mountain cliffs to the east the village. Ardara is one of Ireland and Donegal's main centres of tweed and knitwear production. The Ardara Weavers Fair is held in early summer. The Ardara Heritage centre includes an art gallery, weaving exhibition and restaurant. There is a good example of an Evie Hone stained glass window in the Catholic Church in Ardara. Nearby attractions include Maghera Caves and the magnificent Glengesh Pass, one of the most spectacular sights in Donegal. Tá Ard an Rátha suite ar abhainn an Owentocker, 8 ciliméadar siar siar ó dheas ó Na Gleanntaí, agus 20 ciliméadar thoir ó thuaidh ar shiúl ó Na Cealla Beaga. Tá iarsmaí an dún óna bhfuair Ard an Rátha a ainm suite ar na haillte ar oirthear an bhaile mhór. Bíonn Féile Fíodóirí Ard an Rátha ar siúl anseo achan samhradh. Tá Ionad Oidhreachta Ard an Rátha foscailte ó Luan go hAoine. I mbun na rudaí le feiceáil anseo tá gailéaraí ealáine agus taispeántas fíodóire. Tá sampla maith de fhuinneogaí le gloine daite Evie Hone le feiceáil i dteach phobail caitliceach Ard an Rátha. Ar chuid de na rudaí tarraingtúil atá congarach, tá Uaimh Mhachaire Rátha agus pasáiste Gleann Gheise, atá ar cheann de na radharcanna is aontach i gCo.Dhún na nGall. © |