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Event takes place on July 4, 2017
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is hosting a “Show and Tell” evening, inviting the public to bring items of historical significance to Bessbrook and have them analysed by museum curators. This is part of the Bessbrook: The Model Village Living History Archive Project, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Event takes place on July 15, 2017
‘Xhale and De-stress…….’
Ann will guide you through a number of mindfulness techniques to help anchor you in the present moment - liberating you from worry and anxiety e.g. breathing exercises, observing and detaching from your thoughts, reducing the ‘noise’ in your life, managing your emotions, body scan, sensory development through contemplative eating and walking practice, living a mindful lifestyle.
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Event takes place on July 30, 2017
Join us for a lively evening of ceol agus craic; showcasing a range of local talent.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Trad at Tí Chulainn
Event takes place on July 30, 2017 until August 27, 2017
The Ring of Gullion - the place to be this August. Join us this August in beautiful charismatic South Armagh for the annual Lúnasa Festival.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Music, art, culture & heritage
Event takes place on July 30, 2017
Come and join us at the Flagstaff Fiesta this July; a fun filled family day to suit all ages. Food stalls, live music, funfair, face painting and much more.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Flagstaff Fiesta
Event takes place on July 31, 2017 until August 4, 2017
Bring a picnic to the wonderful Giants Lair any lunch time this week and have the added magic of hidden musicians serenading you from surprising places.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Serendipitous Session
Event takes place on August 1, 2017
Join knowledgeable and entertaining, local historian, Una Walsh for our Lúnasa Lecture: Lúnasa - A Celtic celebration of the god Lugh.
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Event takes place on August 2, 2017 until September 16, 2017
A fully guided coach tour taking in the most impressive sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion has to offer.
View more info on Historical Coach Tours in the Ring of Gullion 2017
Event takes place on August 2, 2017
Local charity, Autism Families, will be hosting a nature based sensory play session with the wonderful Sensory Sensations.
This event is aimed at families affected by Autism and is part of Autism Families Summer scheme.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Wild Wednesdays: Autism Families get back to Nature
Event takes place on August 3, 2017 until August 5, 2017
Join experienced artist, Diane, for three art workshops, during which time you'll learn how to mix colours and paint using a range of materials.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Learn to paint classes for kids (7+)
Event takes place on August 4, 2017 until August 31, 2017
'Oriel' is ROGHA's 4th annual exhibition. The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of work including painting, mixed media, glass, textiles, ceramics, wood and metal. The exhibition official opening will be on Friday 4th August at 7.30pm. All welcome.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – ‘Oriel’ – An art exhibition by ROGHA
Event takes place on August 5, 2017
Join our local guide who will take you to key sites in the story of the murder mystery, bringing the story to life.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Slieve Gullion murder mystery experience
Event takes place on August 6, 2017
Join Ciorcal Comhra Ard Macha for their annual commemoration of the ancient festival of Lúnasa and the humble bilberry/blaeberry on Carrigatuke. There will be music, songs and dancing. All welcome.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Bilberry Sunday
Event takes place on August 7, 2017
Drop in and have a go at making traditional harvest knots from straw with Straw Craft Ireland. You'll be guided through the necessary techniques, while learning the history and traditions of straw craft in Ireland. Once finished, you'll have a traditional harvest knot to take home. There will also be an exhibition of various items woven in a method of plaiting unique to Ireland from baskets and cradles to mummer's masks, variations of Brigid's crosses and corn dollies.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Have a go at straw craft
Event takes place on August 7, 2017 until August 14, 2017
This workshop, over two evening, will enable participants to make small ceramic pots which will then be used as containers to make scented candles.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Candles in pots: Ceramic and candle making workshop
Event takes place on August 9, 2017
Have fun pond dipping and discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of two very different ponds on Slieve Gullion. Dragon and damselflies, frogs, newts and much, much more.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Wild Wednesdays: Pond Dipping
Event takes place on August 10, 2017
Join your guide and local historian, Kevin, on a guided walk through the two villages of Mullaghbane and Forkhill; taking in their joint hinterland.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival – Trekking Thursdays: Tale of two villages
Event takes place on August 12, 2017
Interested in a sensory, historical and storytelling experience through the gentle slopes of Feede Mountain, Jonesborough?
Join experienced local guide Verona and meditation facilitator Ann as they develop your appreciation and awareness of nature walking and listening to stories of the mighty warriors Cú Chulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhail.
Event takes place on August 12, 2017
Join your artist-guide on a hugely popular, behind-the-scenes experience, at the workshops of four local artists and craftspeople.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – ROGHA studio bus tour
Event takes place on August 13, 2017
Learn the basic skills you need to survive a Zombie Apocalypse, including the essential kit you need for your bug out bag.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Zombie Apocalypse survival training
Event takes place on August 13, 2017
Visit the infamous Famine Walls of Slieve Gullion mountaion; a government relief project for the starving people affected by the potato famine.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Famine Wall Hike
Event takes place on August 13, 2017
Guided by local textile artist, Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Handlon, you will learn the process of wet and nuno felting to design a beautiful adaptable piece of wearable art.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Handmade felt flower corsage workshop
Event takes place on August 14, 2017
Dinosaurs are coming alive at Slieve Gullion! A T-Rex has been spotted prowling through the Giant's Lair. Are you brave enough to track him down? Come to Gullion to learn about dinomite dinosaurs and vicious volcanoes. You can even get your picture taken with Roary (the T-Rex)... if you're brave enough.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Geotastic Extravaganza
Event takes place on August 14, 2017
Join Arlo, Spot and friends in a screening of 'The Good Dinosaur' as part of our Geotastic Extravaganza.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – The Good Dinosaur at Slieve Gullion
Event takes place on August 16, 2017
Wild Wednesdays get wilder, bring your haunted ham sandwiches to our Creatures of the Night Picnic. Join us for a picnic with a difference. Bring along your picnic to enjoy while you watch and listen for bats and other mammals and perhaps trap a moth in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
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Event takes place on August 17, 2017
Develop a fascinating and humorous insight into both the spiritual and historical history of the Ring of Gullion during the 1600s along the Gap O' the North trail. This historical walk visiting ancient and current monuments will be led by Venora, a Ring of Gullion Ambassador and Seamus, a local historian.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Trekking Thursdays: Gap o’ the North Trail
Event takes place on August 19, 2017
Nurture your awareness of nature by joining Local Ambassador and meditation facilitator Ann Ward on a guided mindful walk. Ann will share stories about the biodiversity and the historical sites including Bell’s Castle, Clonlum burial chamber, Killeavy Old Churches and St. Moninna’s Well. You will develop your mindfulness skills through breathing practices, awareness of nature, a mindful picnic and develop a sensory appreciation of the local landscape while discovering some of the hidden gems of Slieve Gullion along the way.
Please note that a part of the route is steep.
Event takes place on August 19, 2017
Gain an experience in nuno-felting and make yourself a nuno-felt scarf, under the expert tutelage of Mary and experienced felter.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Nuno-felt scarf workshop
Event takes place on August 20, 2017
Join Seamus for a guided hike on Slieve Gullion mountain to learn about the ancient summer tradition of booleying and visit the sites used.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Booley site hike
Event takes place on August 20, 2017
Guided by Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Hanlon, a local textile artist, you will use wool, silk and natural fibres to create a stunning piece of visual art.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Nuno felt landscape workshop
Event takes place on August 23, 2017
Join Gretta, from the Waters & Communities Office, and the Ring of Gullion team on a guided nature walk around the idyllic Cashel Lough.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Wild Wednesdays: Calm waters
Event takes place on August 23, 2017
Join Gretta, from the Waters & Communities Office, and the Ring of Gullion team on a guided nature walk along the Forkhill River.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Wild Wednesdays: Running waters
Event takes place on August 24, 2017
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.
Event takes place on August 25, 2017 until August 27, 2017
Calling all red heads and lovers of red heads! Come to the Fleadh Rua to celebrate all things red, especially the red hair gene and have a bit of craic.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Fleadh Rua
Event takes place on August 27, 2017
Join Glassdrummond Community Group for their official opening of the new biodiversity and quality walk in the wood with a fun day for all the family.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Glassdrummond Wood’s Wildlife Picnic
Event takes place on August 27, 2017
Join Seamus, for a guided hike on Slieve Gullion Mountain to learn about the last mountain community, which lived on Slieve Gullion.
View more info on Lúnasa Festival 2017 – Historical “Last mountain community” hike
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O’Fiaich Square,
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BT35 9AA.
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