What to do and see in Ardara, County Donegal: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

December 9, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Ardara, Ireland including The Corner House, Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery, The Ceili House Bar, Donegal Designer Makers, Campbells of Ardara, Glengesh Pass, Assaranca Waterfall, Maghera Beach and Caves, Nancy's Bar, Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal.
Restaurants in Ardara

1. The Corner House

Ardara Ireland +353 74 954 1736 [email protected] http://www.ardara.ie/Article_Listings.aspx?tscategory_id=116&category_name=The+Corner+House
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

The Corner House

Peter Oliver's Corner House is a family run pub located in the tourist village of Ardara. The Corner House is your typical warm and friendly Irish pub with an open fire and those truly wonderful Irish characters drinking Guinness at the bar during the afternoons. During the summer months, there is music every night of the week. Everyone is welcome to join in the sing song and over the years we have been privileged to have musicians from all over the world join us. Indeed, if you are lucky, you could easily stumble upon an afternoon session that visiting musicians might decide to start in the relaxed atmosphere by the open fire in the front bar.

Reviewed By robertwF8407UN - Cavan, Ireland

Right next door to our hotel we were attracted in by the music. One guy on a guitar and he was very good as were the local singers who sang us some good songs. Bar was nicely laid out and comfortable. Went back for a second night and again had an enjoyable evening.

Ardara Ireland +353 74 954 1652 [email protected] http://www.stephenbennett.net
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery

Art gallery of professional artist Stephen Bennett. The gallery, consisting of 2 rooms, houses a large collection of Stephen's original paintings and also a range of limited edition prints. His work includes landscapes and figurative paintings based mostly on the landscape and people of Donegal. You will find paintings, large and small, of coastal and bogland scenes in acrylic, mixed media or pastel as well as scenes of musicians in full flight or farmer's at the mart. Stephen loves to draw and you will find many drawings, of a range of subjects, in graphite or indelible pen. To these he sometimes adds color washes producing his own distinctive pen and wash technique. Stephen likes his work to be accessible to everyone and he always has a range of small originals in the studio gallery as well as a collection of limited edition prints. A warm welcome awaits visitors to the gallery and this artist is happy to talk about his work.

3. The Ceili House Bar

Front Street, Ardara Ireland +353 74 954 1980 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ceilihouseardara
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

The Ceili House Bar

The Ceili House Bar is a Traditional Irish Music bar in the beautiful coastal Heritage Town of Ardara, Co. Donegal. We have nightly sessions through-out the summer months starting at 9.30Pm and everyone is welcome to join in. Weekend sessions run in Winter months. Accommodation also available. 1 Bedroom Self-catering Apartment which sleeps 3+ Conveniently located in the village, close to restaurants, shops and pubs. €45 Per night Call or Email for booking enquiries.

4. Donegal Designer Makers

Main St, Ardara Ireland +353 87 102 3100 [email protected] http://donegaldesignermakers.com/
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Donegal Designer Makers

This unique shop/gallery stocks only Donegal craft and design work and is run and staffed by the craft_makers themselves. The crafts include jewellery, pottery, textiles, wood and hand_painted silk. Prices range from 3 to 500 euros.

Reviewed By P5332HAannh - Albuquerque, United States

After walking a nearby beach, we had lunch here and then had a few minutes to look in the shops. This one is not to be missed. It is made up of arts and crafts for locals. Everything the shop was desirable and quite well made. Many art treasures.

5. Campbells of Ardara

Front Street, Ardara Ireland +353 87 720 6971 [email protected] http://campbellsofardara.com/
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Campbells of Ardara

A Family business established in 1963 by Jonjo and Philomena. With a Vision to selling Irish products inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way.

Reviewed By roseannel809

When a few covid pounds mean you are a size larger than before.... and so the order is returned and replacement arrives superquick....with a little surprise gift and a note from Hugh. Well thats Campbells of Ardara. Beautiful knits, incredible service. Kind people. SO grateful. Looking forward to visiting in the summer xxx

6. Glengesh Pass

Glengesh, Ardara Ireland http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/glengesh-pass/10844
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Glengesh Pass

Reviewed By robertwF8407UN - Cavan, Ireland

Drove for a good hour through some beautiful countryside and it was well worth it to see the view down through the pass. Geourgous!

7. Assaranca Waterfall

Ardara Ireland
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Assaranca Waterfall

Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland

Located on side of narrow road close to Maghera caves this is a spectacular waterfall and you must spot for a look and a few pics if in area.

8. Maghera Beach and Caves

Ardara Ireland
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4.5 based on 221 reviews

Maghera Beach and Caves

Reviewed By P6831XEcarolinem

This is a fantastic beach with white soft sand and wonderful dunes and caves .but as a local the water is lethal as there are very strong currents and sinking sand so please don't go out in water and watch tides that you don't get trapped in caves.people have drowned here recently so please lead .Thank yoo

9. Nancy's Bar

Nancy's Bar Front Street, Ardara Co.Donegal Ireland +353 74 954 1187 http://www.nancysardara.com
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Nancy's Bar

Reviewed By 724gavinm

Popped into Nancy's for a few drinks.. Really friendly staff,beer was good..we wer chatting to the owner and got a bitta history of the bar to which was nice..definitely pop in if ur in the area.. They also do food that smelled lovely, but we'd already eaten.. Another excuse to go back ????

10. Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal

Dolmen, Ardara Ireland
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal

Reviewed By P5332HAannh - Albuquerque, United States

This huge dolmen is not to be missed. Ardara is a lovely little town and the dolmen path is to the left of the church as you are looking at it. Keep on the high path. Wear boots.

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