Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

Volunteer Opportunity – Cherry laurel clearance

Event takes place on November 17, 2018 until March 9, 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 around some of the central walks in the forest?

Volunteer Opportunity – Hazel coppicing

Event takes place on January 12, 2019 until February 23, 2019

Can you spare a few hours lending a hand to implement the Jonesborough Forest Management Plan? The forest has been the site of on-going improvement works for the last few years and needs a regular cutting back of invasive gorse and cherry laurel as well as managing hazel for coppice.

Lace-making Classes

Event takes place on January 22, 2019

The South Armagh Lace Collective is delighted to announce a new course of classes (5 weeks) to learn or improve on the traditional skills of Carrickmacross Lace-making.

Big Lottery Fund One to One Sessions

Event takes place on January 22, 2019

Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area Forum have teamed up with the Big Lottery to provide one to one sessions with representatives from local constituted Community Groups to provide advice on funding opportunities and talk to you about your ideas early on so they can give you the best funding advice.

Resilient Farms Development – Information Evening

Event takes place on January 28, 2019

The Ring of Gullion Partnership has teamed up with the Woodland Trust to invite interested members of the farming community in the Ring of Gullion to come along for a discussion on resilient farm businesses.

Crossmaglen Community Centre Open Day

Event takes place on February 2, 2019

Family fun filled community centre open day.

Natural Connections – Celebrating Imbolc

Event takes place on February 2, 2019

This immersive experience celebrates Imbolc, the first sacred date in the Celtic calendar marking the emergence of Spring and a new cycle of life. This is an opportunity for you to rest, reconnect and deepen your mindfulness practice within the nurturing environment of Slieve Gullion forest.

Meditation Coach and Shinrin Yoku Practitioner, Ann Ward will gently introduce you to ‘forest bathing’ which is the art of connecting with nature through your senses. She will use a number of creative techniques including a tea ceremony with foraged and mulled Elderberry to support a holistic spring clean! The healing environment of the forest will help build your immune system, support cardiovascular health, promote sleep and stress reduction, allowing space for creative expression.

One Day Fused Glass Session: Ogham

Event takes place on March 3, 2019 until March 24, 2019

Creative Experience at White/Rock Glass Studio with artist Tracey Mc Verry. Participants will explore the extraordinary medium of fused glass whilst creating your own glass OGHAM artwork. Ogham is an ancient Celtic text/alphabet used as a way finding tool which was found primarily on native trees and standing stones throughout the island.