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Ardara, County Donegal

Ardara
Ard an Rátha
Town
Front Street, Ardara
Front Street, Ardara
Ardara is located in Ireland
Ardara
Ardara
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 54°46′00″N 8°24′00″W / 54.766667°N 8.4°W / 54.766667; -8.4Coordinates: 54°46′00″N 8°24′00″W / 54.766667°N 8.4°W / 54.766667; -8.4
Country Ireland
Province Ulster
County County Donegal
Government
 • Dáil Éireann Donegal South-West
Elevation 45 m (148 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Urban 731
Time zone WET (UTC+0)
 • Summer (DST) IST (WEST) (UTC-1)
Irish Grid Reference G731906
Website www.donegalcoco.ie

Ardara (Irish: Ard an Rátha, meaning "height of the fort"), pronounced "Ardra", is a small town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located on the N56 and R261 roads. The community has a population of 731, per the 2011 Census, an increase of about 30% since 2006. Some of the main scenic points near the town are the Glengesh Pass, the Maghera Falls and the views out over the Atlantic from Loughros Point.

The Donegal County Directory for 1862 shows the governmental positions that were held in this county in 1862.


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