Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

Feeding your Senses

Event takes place on October 21, 2017

Interested in a sensory, historical and storytelling experience through the gentle slopes of Feede Mountain, Jonesborough? Then 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 Cumhaill.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Seed collection POSTPONED

Event takes place on October 21, 2017

Collecting native tree seeds and fruits for later propagation in the tree nursery.

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Creggan Local History Society Lecture-‘Elections in County Armagh in 1918: Signs of the Times?’

Event takes place on October 25, 2017

Dr Eoin Magennis will deliver a lecture entitled: ‘Elections in County Armagh in 1918: Signs of the Times?’ Dr Magennis is well known and widely respected in history circles locally and throughout Ireland.

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Ghostly Slieve Gullion

Event takes place on October 28, 2017

Explore Slieve Gullion this Halloween and take a magical story trail. Visit the Hawthorne Suite and watch Hotel Transylvania.

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The O’Neills Ride Again – Halloween Event

Event takes place on October 28, 2017

Haunted Halloween in Glassdrummond Wood. Relive the magic, mayhem, murder and mystery of the lives and times of the O'Neills as they gallop through the woodland on their journey from Glassdrummond Castle to Creggan graveyard, their final resting place. Join them on the haunted walk through the spooky secret footpath round the wood, get your face painted, play some traditional Halloween games and much much more

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‘Mindfulness for Stress Management’ Course

Event takes place on October 30, 2017 until December 4, 2017

Join meditation facilitator, Ann Ward, for this 6-week evening course in 'Mindfulness for Stress Management'. During the course you will learn the many benefits of mindfulness meditation and a range of techniques to help manage stress.

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Tracing the Footsteps of the Celts in South Armagh Coach Tour

Event takes place on November 1, 2017

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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Volunteer Opportunity – Gorse clearance

Event takes place on November 4, 2017

Using hand tools to remove encroaching gorse from Jonesborough Forest to improve the overall biodiversity of the forest.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Vegetation Clearance

Event takes place on November 18, 2017

Using hand tools to remove encroaching gorse from Jonesborough Forest to improve the overall biodiversity of the forest.

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Michael J. Murphy Winter School

Event takes place on November 24, 2017 until November 25, 2017

Once again Cuimhneamh are delivering another exciting Michael J. Murphy Winter School. The theme of this year’s Winter School is ‘Borders and Traditions.’

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