Stranorlar Schools – Strictly Come Dancing Charity Event

A unique social event bringing together three Stranorlar schools will take place in December under the mistletoe and Christmas decorations.

Saint Columba’s College, Saint Mary’s National School Stranorlar and Finn Valley College will each host a Strictly Come Dancing Night in the Villa Rose Hotel on the 2ND,9TH and 16TH of December 2011.

But what promises to be an amazing start to the New Year begins with a final night on January 6th 2012 at the same venue.

Dancers will receive full free professional training for the big occasion with a number of names alreay being mooted around the Twin Towns.

Anybody oterested in training to become a dancer Ishould leave names at their chosen school

Rumours that several teachers incluidng Paddy McDaid and Frank Dooley are alreafy attending private ballroom dancing classes could not be confirmed at the rime fo going to press!!.

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Big Ramble Narosalife

Join us again for another great walking weekend in Dunfanaghy! Enjoyment for all levels and abilities a weekend to really unwind and take in the sites around the beautiful Dunfanaghy Village. This natural area has many gems that are overlooked or undiscovered by many travelers. Let the experience of local walkers guide you through the area from coast to peak.

The evenings will have traditional irish music and no doubt a bit of ceilidh dancing to bring the night in! So come along, relax, unwind, meet new faces and escape the city. We’ll organise the routes, map’s, guides, entertainment, and we’ll even have a go at the weather!
Saturday 1st October- 3rd october

more information available at
http://thebigramble.blogspot.com/
rob@narosalife.com
(0) 868 831090

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Culdaff Shore Angling

This competition is run under the asupices of IFSA and all participants must be members of affiliated clubs. Great day of sport and enjoyment.
This event is held in the last Sunday in November.

You can fish off the end of Bunagee Pier for small coalies, pollack and the odd mullet straight down the side of the quay wall.

Mackerel take feather rigs here and spinners. Casting baits out on to the open ground gives you the chance of dogfish, dabs, flounders and codling.
Off the rocks to the left of the pier you’ll take strap congers and huss on baits and good numbers of pollack on small jellyworms.
November 27, 2011
2pm – 7pm

Telephone+353 (0)74 936 2600
Address: Culdaff, Inishowen, Co Donegal, Republic of Ireland

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Images of Ireland

“I fell in love with Ireland again this summer! With all the bad press and recession talk I thought I’d put together something a little more positive. These photographs were all taken in Ireland, the vast majority in the last few months. All photos are copyright Jonny Pardoe Photography but feel free to share the link! Music by ‘The Heathers’ “remember when”.
Johnny Pardoe

Looking for a great wedding venue in Donegal?

The Red Door is the perfect Donegal wedding venue for civil wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. Celebrations for up to 110 guests are held in our beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking the Lough Swilly. Marquee hire can be arranged for larger weddings in the grounds of The Red Door.
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Red Door Fahan - Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland

Red Door Fahan - Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland

The extensive landscaped gardens with unrivalled scenery and fantastic variation of colour in every season make this country house wedding venue near Buncrana in Inishowen, the perfect location for your wedding. The rolling lawns and fine views across to Inch Island ensures the wedding photography will provide the most beautiful and dramatic pictures of your big day.

Rich in character, steeped in history and blessed with natural beauty, The Red Door provides a unique experience that both you and your guests will cherish forever.

Please note, weddings are not held on Saturdays at The Red Door.

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Arthur’s Day at The Corner House Ardara

The Corner House, Ardara invites you to our Arthur’s Day event on 22nd September 2011 at 17.59

In 2001, the Corner House was purchased by the partnership of Peter Oliver, Eamon McNelis and Stephen McCahill. Peter Oliver is one of the great enigmas of Ardara. He owned and managed the Central Bar in the centre of Ardara for many years and was instrumental in the development of Ardara as a great tourist destination. Peter Oliver has brought all that experience and knowledge to the Corner House and is a key factor in making the Corner House what it is today, one of the main factors is the sustaining of Ardara as an important tourist attraction in Co. Donegal.

Corner House – Facebook Page

The Corner House Bar, Ardara is steeped in the history of the town. The older generation can recall F. X. Cannon as the landlord there and his unique and traditional Corner Shop and Bar. Later the premises came into the ownership of John Sharpe and his family when Francie Cannon passed on. John was the shophand all his life at the Corner House and was a popular and respected Landlord. In the 1990’s John handed over the reins of the business to his daughter Janet who completely refurbished the premises and made it one of the finest bars of its time in Ardara and surrounding area.

Throughout the summer and at weekends musicians from all over the world descend on the Corner House and some of the finest music can be heard at the Corner House. The Corner House is the perfect place to meet friends and visitors and have an enjoyable drink in peace and tranquillity. Many articles and stories have been written about the Corner House but only a visit to this unique establishment can one appreciate why it is regarded as one of Irelands pure most Pubs.

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Soul Surfer in Bundoran

Remarkable Hawaiian surfer, Bethany Hamilton, whose life is the subject of new film, is set to attend its Irish premier in Bundoran later this month.

21-year-old Bethany from the Hawaiian island of Kauai, who despite losing her left arm in a shark attack when she was 13-years-old, has gone to become a professional surfer and will attend the premier screening of the film “Soul Surfer” on the opening night of the European Championships being held in Bundoran on September on September 23.

In 2003, Hamilton went for a morning surf at Tunnels Beach on Kauai with friends. While she was lying on her surfboard with her left arm dangling in the water, a 14 ft tiger shark attacked her resulting in her losing her arm.

“Soul Surfer” tells the story of her ordeal and road to recovery and her return to the water to become a professional surfer.

The Eurosurf 2011 will see teams from all over Europe and North Africa compete in Bundoran over a ten day period later this month.

Also confirmed to play over the competition are Derry rockers the Undertones

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Visit Inishowen Video

 
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The “Inishowen 100″ is one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. Its a 100-mile (160km) circular route around the Inishowen Peninsula in North East Donegal. Bounded on three sides by water, the peninsula is almost triangular in shape, between Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north.

With splendid coastal scenery plus a good collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages, many people consider Inishowen to be a miniature Donegal.

Scenic highlights include the breathtaking Gap of Mamore, a scenic roadway that rises to a height of 800 feet above sea level before following a twisting corkscrew descent with panoramic views of the entire northern coastline; Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point; and Fort Dunree – a magnificent viewing outpost.

Energie Fitness Letterkenny

Energie Fitness in Letterkenny – Across from the new Dunnes Stores – are delighted to launch their all new and improved Autumn class schedule.

Energie proudly boast to be the only club in the North West that is licenced for Spin™ and the ever popular Les Mills™ having the licensing rights to these classes means their classes are always changing, keeping the music, moves and motivation fresh.

In addition to this these already popular and a first for Donegal the all new concept that is ”Fitness Yoga” is a fitness program that incorporates deep stretch and Yoga postures without the dogma, chanting or philosophy normally associated with traditional yoga. It is not a spiritual experience but it does mimic Yoga in its breathing and style, offering postures that endorse strength and stability

Due to demand, they have added in more Core, Zumba and Glider classes, as well as introducing classes at 7.15am and 7.45am

There really is something to suit everyone.

The time tables are available for download at http://www.energiefitnessclubs.com/letterkenny/page.asp?Id=16

Or you can contact the club on 074 91 77949 for further information

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