Events

2026 St Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Sunday 15th March. 3.30pm

The 23rd Cup of Tae Music Festival Fri 1st May - Mon 4th May 2026 12:00 am Ardara   Friday 1st May Registration for the School of Music 7 pm – 8 pm Beehive BarBeginners and intermediate Classes will be available for:Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Guitar and Bodhran Moderate and Advanced Classes will be available for:Fiddle and Button AccordionClasses are also available on the ConcertinaFee: Adult €80 Child €40Family rates available Friday Night Opening ConcertGuests of honourJim and Fiona ByrneJoined by friendsBeehive Bar: Doors open at 8 pm for 8.30 pm start.Adm €15 Saturday 2nd May The School of MusicFinal registration for the music classes, 9.00 am – 10.00 am, St Mary’s National SchoolClasses begin at 10.00 am in St Mary’s National School Class times:10.00 am – 12.30 pm2.00 pm – 4.00 pmLunchtime Music RecitalHeritage Centre 1.00 pm – 2.00 pmThe Packie Manus Byrne EveningBeehive bar (upstairs) 7.30 pmInformal evening of Songs and Music Sunday 3rd May The Sunday of the festival is dedicated to the memory of the late Stephen McCahillA founding member and Chairperson of the “Cup of Tae” committee The School of Music Music classes resume at 10.00 am in St Mary’s National SchoolClass times:10.00 am – 12.30 pm2.00 pm – 4.00 pm(at 3 pm, the participants of the School of Music and their teachers will make their way to the Diamond, where they will perform some of the pieces they worked on over the weekend)Lunchtime Music RecitalHeritage Centre 1.00 pm – 2.00 pmSchool of Music RecitalDiamond 3.00 pm (weather permitting)Sunday Night ConcertDean Laverty Parish Centre 8.00 pmAdm €15 (includes a cup of Tae) Monday 4th May Farewell music sessions at various venuesContact: Imelda 0863895001John 0834191983www.thecupoftaefestival.iewww.ardara.ie

Wild Atlantic Festival 2026 Mon 3rd August - Fri 7th August 2026 12:00 am Ardara   The Wild Atlantic Festival 2026 3rd – 7th August 2026 Programme Coming Soon

Ardara Agricultural Show 2026 Sat 8th August Various Times Ardara   The Ardara Agricultural Show returns to the beautiful town of Ardara on Saturday 8th August 2026. Ardara GAA Grounds 2026 Programme Coming SoonA day not to be missed!