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The capital of tweed, lost amid the wild countryside!

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Tourist attractions

Archaeological sites 2 Megaliths in Ireland 2 Irish beaches 1 Irish caves 1 Irish distilleries 1 Irish dolmens 1 Irish mountains 1 Irish ringforts 1 Irish spinning mills 1 Irish waterfalls 1 Museums in Ireland 1

Accomodations

Accommodations 1 Cottages en Irlande 1

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Ardara : Must-See Attractions

The Doon fort

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3.15/5 (809 votes)

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Irish mountains

Glengesh Pass

A mountain pass like no other, offering breathtaking views over the valley!

4.20/5 (661 votes)

Irish beaches Irish caves

Maghera Beach and Caves

A sumptuous beach lined with intriguing caves... Ardara beach is well worth a visit!

4.80/5 (492 votes)

Irish spinning mills Museums in Ireland

The Ardara Heritage Centre

Discover the art of tweed weaving and its traditional manufacturing methods... by visiting this spinning mill famous throughout Ireland!

3.32/5 (22 votes)

Irish dolmens

The Kilclooney Dolmens

Mysterious dolmens, still steeped in a history that has not been fully brought to light.

4.36/5 (11 votes)

Irish distilleries

The Ardara Distillery

Ardara Distillery is an Irish distillery in County Donegal. A new establishment, which has just started producing whiskey!

4.60/5 (5 votes)

Irish waterfalls

Assaranca waterfall

A lovely waterfall in a wild and authentic setting. Far from being a must-see, it's still well worth a visit.

4.50/5 (2 votes)

Inspiration

Ardara

Ardara is a small village in County Donegal, Ireland. The capital of tweed, it has an international reputation for its expertise in wool weaving. The town has the advantage of being located in the heart of magnificent wild countryside: a spot between ocean and mountains that is well worth the journey!

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An ultra-touristy village

Ardara is one of the popular villages that are often overcrowded in summer. It is here, in this charming town centre with its colourful façades, that dozens of tourist buses arrive every day, bringing visitors eager to step inside the town’s craft shops.

For it is here, in Ardara, that you can buy the finest tweed in the country. The same goes for the famous Aran sweater (or Irish sweater): a garment made from pure virgin wool that everyone wants to get their hands on!

The town centre is very pleasant, with plenty of shops, Irish pubs and restaurants. Accommodation is also readily available: Ardara is truly geared towards tourism and is full of exceptional places to stay in a cosy and comfortable setting.

Ardara also has an excellent reputation for Irish music. The town is proud to be the birthplace of some of the dancers from the Irish Riverdance troupe.

In addition, the village organises a highly anticipated festival every year: an event held in May that brings together the best musicians in Ireland. They all indulge in their passion: traditional Irish music! At such times, the whole town is buzzing with excitement: people sing, dance and celebrate… and Guinness barrels are emptied at an astonishing rate!

If you prefer nature, do not miss Glengesh Pass, just a stone’s throw from the village. All you need to do is put on your walking shoes and set off on an invigorating hike through wide-open spaces offering magnificent views.