Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

An Tobar Autumn Events

Event takes place on September 14, 2019 until November 2, 2019

An Tobar Community Interest Company (CIC) is a not-for-profit social enterprise. Check out their events happening over the coming months.

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Workshops in NMDDC Community Centres

Event takes place on September 16, 2019 until February 20, 2020

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are running a number of courses for local people during the autumn and winter months:
Recreational Dress Making; BTEC Level 2 Award - Working as a door supervisor in the private security industry; Recreational Art Class; Well time for Me; Jewellery Making; Preparation for Floral Design - NAFAS Level 1 Certificate; Fascinator Making and Geneaology - Tracing your family tree.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Cherry Laurel Clearance

Event takes place on September 21, 2019 until November 30, 2019

Can you spare a few hours to help improve the biodiversity of Slieve Gullion Forest Park by helping to remove the invasive cherry laurel from along the forest drive?

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Feeding your Senses this Autumn

Event takes place on September 21, 2019 until November 9, 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.

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Rural Health Partnership Events

Event takes place on October 4, 2019 until December 31, 2019

The Rural Health Partnership are organising a number of workshops across south Armagh in the coming months.

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Glórtha gCuilinn Singing Circle

Event takes place on October 4, 2019

The next Glórtha gCuilinn Singing Circle will be taking place in Keenan's Bar Crossmaglen on the first Friday of the month at 8pm.

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Lislea Community Association October Events

Event takes place on October 4, 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 September.

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Traditional Samhain Halloween Events ( Finding the Cailleagh Berra)

Event takes place on October 26, 2019

Visit Bluebell Lane Glamping for some traditional Samhain fun.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Tracing the Footsteps of the Celts in South Armagh Coach Tour

Event takes place on November 1, 2019

Una Walsh, our local guide will lead you on a celebration of the Samhain - the Celtic New Year’s Eve-- in tradition, food and landscape.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2019- The Art of Wintering’ Vedic Art Foundation Course

Event takes place on November 1, 2019 until November 24, 2019

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

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Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Hunter’s Moon Of Airgialla Play- For Two Nights Only

Event takes place on November 2, 2019 until November 3, 2019

‘Hunter's Moon Of Airgialla’, is a Theatrical Fusion of Drama, Poetry, Music, Song and Dance, celebrating the 18th century poets, myths and legends of Creggan and the lands of Oriel for two nights only.

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Samhain Mythical Mullaghbane Guided Walk

Event takes place on November 2, 2019

Join Ring of Gullion Ambassador, Venora, on a circular guided walk of Mullaghbane, highlighting its hidden history - past and present. View the stunning landscapes overlooking this unique village for a truly memorable day out.

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Slieve Gullion Runners G8:19 Run in Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Event takes place on November 3, 2019

The 2nd Annual G8 is hosted by Slieve Gullion Runners. The club are offering entrees to opportunity to sample some of the routes and trails, where they train and run on a regular basis. They also hope to show you the beauty of the Slieve Gullion Mountain and Forest Park.

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Forest Bathing for Stress Prevention

Event takes place on November 5, 2019

Join Meditation Coach and Shinrin Yoku practitioner, Ann Ward from Xhale, for a special Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) event for International Stress Awareness Week within the nurturing haven of Slieve Gullion Forest. Forest Bathing is an evidence-based stress prevention intervention, introduced in the 1980’s in Japan.

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Mindfulness for Stress Management six-week course

Event takes place on November 6, 2019 until December 11, 2019

Join Meditation Coach and Shinrin Yoku Practitioner Ann Ward on International Stress Awareness week for the beginning of this stress intervention programme. Ann will support you to develop mindfulness tools which can be easily integrated into your everyday life.

You will learn how to use your natural resources of the breath, the body and the senses to ground you in the present moment. Experience the benefits of forest bathing during a two-hour forest immersion.

The course will include a practical toolkit to help you sustain your practice.

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Winter Solstice Festival – Micheal J Murphy – Winter School 2019

Event takes place on November 15, 2019 until November 16, 2019

This year's Winter School in honour of Michael J.Murphy will focus on the Literature, music and songs of Oriel.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Christmas Fun Run

Event takes place on December 8, 2019

Grab your Santa suit or your Christmas jumper, which only comes out once a year, and take to the country roads around Crossmaglen for a gentle jog or leisurely stroll with family and friends.

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