Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

Opening of AONB Photography Competition 2019

Event takes place on September 1, 2019

The management teams the Ring of Gullion, the Mournes and Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are launching a new joint Photography Competition for the month of September to highlight the beauty of these special areas.

Rural Health Partnership Events

Event takes place on September 1, 2019 until November 30, 2019

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

OCN NI Level 2 Award in Diversity and Good Relations and Women in Civic Leadership Programme

Event takes place on September 10, 2019 until October 29, 2019

OCN NI Level 2 Award in Diversity and Good Relations and Women in Civic Leadership Programmes now open.

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.

Workshops in the Healthy Living Centre at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Event takes place on September 18, 2019 until November 30, 2019

In 2018 Clanrye, based in Slieve Gulllion Forest Park, joined the Healthy Living Center Alliance, becoming the first Centre in the Southern Area. They are offering a range of courses over the coming months.

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.

Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Busmen in the Firing Line- Home Town Book Launch

Event takes place on October 1, 2019

Launch of "Busmen in the Firing Line", the biographical memoirs of Eugene O’Callaghan, a native of Crossmaglen. The book tells his personal story from growing up in Crossmaglen to being at the front line keeping the buses on the roads during the Troubles.

Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Stargazing and Indoor Planetarium

Event takes place on October 5, 2019

Wrap up warm and join the Irish Astronomical Association for an evening of stargazing. There will be the opportunity to look through telescopes, learn about the constellations in the sky and hear some of the stories about the characters they represent. Highlights of the evening include a selection of powerful telescopes, displays of Hubble Telescope images, and an inflatable planetarium.

“Shift Happens!” – An Audience with the Resilient Farmer

Event takes place on October 8, 2019

New Zealand farmer Doug Avery aka 'The Resilient Farmer' is coming to Newry to give an inspiring talk to those looking to change their approach to their farming business and personal life.

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.

Winter Solstice Festival 2019 – Hunter’s Moon Of Airgialla Play

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.

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.