Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

Ring of Gullion Youth Rangers 2019 Applications Open

Event takes place on May 30, 2019

Applications are now open for the Ring of Gullion Youth Rangers programme 2019

Lislea Community Association June Events

Event takes place on June 5, 2019

Lislea Community Centre really is the hub of our vibrant community! Managed and maintained by Lislea Community Association, the centre was originally the old school house. A list of events happening in June.

June Camp @ Red Branch Bushcraft

Event takes place on June 8, 2019 until June 22, 2019

Have you ever wanted your kids to get outside more? Learn more about the natural world? Learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse ? well this is perfect for them.

Summer Solstice Community Celebration

Event takes place on June 21, 2019

Join An Tobar CIC at Finnegan's Nursery Silverbridge on Friday 21st June for a wonderful line-up of fun activities for all the community. Their itinerary will run from 11am to 9pm, including local music, story-telling and craic. Taster sessions in mindfulness and laughter yoga. Arts and crafts. Tours of their community gardens and walks in Brian's Wood.

The Starburst Challenge 2019-Midsummer Night 5 Mile Walk/Run.

Event takes place on June 22, 2019

This a challenge raising funds for THE STARBURST SENSORY PROJECT AT RATHORE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL,NEWRY.

Vedic Art Foundation Course

Event takes place on June 24, 2019 until June 28, 2019

Facilitated by Oonagh Campbell of Art~ Well-Being for ALL. The Foundation Course introduces the 17 Principles, exercises and Vedic Art approach.

Breathe, Laugh, Relax

Event takes place on June 27, 2019

Why not join us for a session of laughter yoga?

Ceol na Croise -Léacht le Dr. Gearóid Trimble – The Gaelic Singers of Crossmaglen – Their lives and their songs with Dr. Gearóid Trimble

Event takes place on July 25, 2019

With original transcripts, recordings and contributions from local singers throughout, this talk will bring the audience back to a Crossmaglen of over one hundred years ago where its local Gaelic singers provided unique songs and renditions that told the story of their own locality and people in their native tongue.

Lúnasa Festival 2019

Event takes place on August 3, 2019 until August 31, 2019

Come along to the Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival and participate in slow adventure, immersing yourself in the rich landscape, culture and heritage of the area. Take part in guided walks, hikes, bus tours or hands-on experiences.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – Fused Glass Ogham Workshop

Event takes place on August 4, 2019

Join local artist, Tracey McVerry, for a one-day beginners' workshop in glass fusing. Learn the various techniques required to create your own individual piece to take home. Home-cooked lunch and refreshments provided.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – Wild Wednesdays: Pond Dipping

Event takes place on August 14, 2019

Have fun pond dipping and discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Slieve Gullion ponds. Water scorpions, frogs, newts and much, much more.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – A Wander Through the Centuries

Event takes place on August 20, 2019

Join local historian, Kevin Murphy, for a leisurely walk, meandering around the townlands surrounding the village of Mullaghbane. Along the way you'll beer into holes in every hedge to unearth the story of the last six thousand years. It was the poet Art Mac Binead, buried in the local graveyard, who said that in this are you could, "kick any stone and history leaps up at you." Come along and you'll "kick stones" for about three hours.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – Feeding your Senses

Event takes place on August 24, 2019

Experience a gentle mindful walk on the slopes of Feede mountain and learn about the powerful holistic benefits of ‘forest-bathing’. Connect with the landscape, history and stories listening to tales of legendary warriors like Cú Chulainn and the Flurry Valley. Forage in season goodies and learn about healing plants along the way.

Relax in the herb garden at a food artisan’s cottage and immerse yourself in a sensory food experience. This is the perfect slow adventure where you will feel restored, re-connected and re-energised.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – Céilí Dancing at Lúnasa

Event takes place on August 30, 2019

Join us in celebrating Lúnasa with a céilí and tea-dance; guided through a series of traditional dances by a caller.

Lúnasa Festival 2019 – Celtic Footsteps

Event takes place on August 31, 2019

Walk in the footsteps of one of Ireland's first female saints. Begin your experience with a restorative mindful walk in Slieve Gullion Forest. Rest for refreshments in a quirky Second World War hut. Feel the sacred stillness at the sites of Killeavy Churches, founded in 450 by St. Moninne. Follow an ancient path up to a pre-Christian holy well. Connect with the panoramic landscape below thorough a guided mindfulness meditation. Relax at a food artisan's cottage and immerse yourself in a sensory food experience. This is the perfect slow adventure where you will feel restored, re-connected and re-energised.