The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ardara, County Donegal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Step inside the home of Donegal Tweed at our Visitor Centre and Factory based in the picturesque town of Ardara Co. Donegal. Just a 20 minute drive along one of the most scenic routes that Donegal has to offer you are sure to be greeted with a warm welcome and an Irish Coffee at Triona Design. Our Centre is approved by Bord Failte and we offer a unique experience to all our visitors. Inside you will find a life size replica cottage of the Mulhern family home and get the opportunity to step inside and see for yourself where it all began. We also offer a Weaving Demonstration from one of our Master Weavers on 200 year old Hand Looms and enjoy an audio visual display detailing the history and heritage of Donegal Tweed. Alongside our tour you can purchase our own Triona Donegal Tweed in our factory store and also purchase a selection if Irish Knitwear and rare Irish Gold Jewelery.

Acclaimed Irish Knitwear store , Kennedy of Ardara, ia a brand that has been at the heart of Donegal knitwear for over 110 years. Renowned for its Aran Hand Knits and the famous Hillwalker Sweater, the store also sells Irish Crafts & Gifts , plus quality knitwear from other Irish Knitwear Companies. Located on the Hill in Ardara, beside the main car park, you are guaranteed a Warm Friendly Welcome.