Upcoming events in the Ring of Gullion

Feeding your Senses in the Ring of Gullion 2018

Event takes place on April 21, 2018 until November 10, 2018

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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Jin Shin Jyutsu- Self Help Class

Event takes place on October 27, 2018

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese art of healing through gentle touch of our hands. Self-care to help bring balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Cherry laurel clearance

Event takes place on November 3, 2018 until November 17, 2018

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?

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 -The Playboy of the Western World

Event takes place on November 3, 2018

Lislea Dramatic Players are delighted to host Castleblayney Players, as they present the Irish classic "The Playboy of the Western World" in the Old Schoolhouse Theatre, Lislea.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 -Samhain……..Happy New Year!

Event takes place on November 3, 2018

Come along to the beautiful Hawthorn Suite for a day of celebrating the new year through imaginative and creative structures. This will be a day for nourishing your soul and learning how the ancient wheel of the year can be embraced in order to support you on a daily basis.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Ring of Gullion Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann

Event takes place on November 6, 2018 until December 18, 2018

The Ring of Gullion Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann have been meeting at The Welcome Inn, Forkhill for the past 45 years, open sessions continue every Tuesday night at 9.30pm.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 -‘Which Way Did they Go? – the Route of Táin Bó Cúailnge

Event takes place on November 8, 2018

As part of the Winter Solstice Festival this year, the Ring of Gullion Partnership is very lucky to be welcoming Paul Gosling to Crossmaglen to discuss the route of the Táin Bó Cúailnge.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Willow Wreath Workshop

Event takes place on November 10, 2018

Get into the spirit of the season by learning how to make traditional Christmas wreaths made from willow. This workshop is for adults and will give you the skills to produce your very own traditional Christmas wreath decorated with green foliage, ribbon and festive Christmas trimmings.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Christmas Crafting

Event takes place on November 10, 2018

Learn how to create unique Christmas decorations made from willow and straw. In this workshop, designed for adults, Straw Craft Ireland will demonstrate how to make willow stars, straw knots and glory braids with a festive feel, and teach you the skills necessary to make a straw spiral weave so that you can make your very own beautiful Christmas pomander finished off with traditional seasonal trimmings.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Dr Éamon Phoenix – The North Began: Northern Narratives of the 1916 Rising’

Event takes place on November 20, 2018

The Ring of Gullion Partnership is delighted to welcome back Dr Éamon Phoenix to the area. Dr Éamon Phoenix is a political historian, journalist and commentator.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Derek Ryan Songwriter Session

Event takes place on November 21, 2018

Derek Ryan has reached a pinnacle point in his career with his songwriting taking centre stage. He will peel everything back and focus on the storytelling in his lyrics. This will be a casual encounter with more interaction from fans in a calm and intimate setting; it is a time to celebrate the music with Derek and acclaimed musicians Ray McLoughlin and Kane O'Rourke.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Fused Glass Christmas Decorations Workshops

Event takes place on November 24, 2018 until November 25, 2018

Enjoy a day of glass making with local artist Tracey Mc Verry where you will create a series of fused glass Christmas decorations to display in your own home or give as a gift.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018- Have-a-go-at Carrickmacross Lace

Event takes place on November 24, 2018

Join the South Armagh Lace-Makers Group for a Carrickmacross Lace-making Workshop; suitable for beginners. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic traditional skills of lace-making under the expert tutelage of our local lace experts, to complete your very own piece of Carrickmacross Lace.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Women in South Armagh

Event takes place on December 6, 2018

Recognising and celebrating the immense contribution of women to South Armagh stories, exhibitions and photographs, music and song.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – At Slieve Gullion’s Foot presents ‘A Night of Nostalgia’.

Event takes place on December 7, 2018

The hugely successful Facebook page, which looks at the rich social, political, railway, sporting, ecclesiastical, literary and musical history of Jonesborough and Dromintee goes live! Join Tom and Brian for a night of history and craic looking back on some of the contributions to the page over the last few years. You never know who you may see!

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018- Celebrating Solstice Retreat Day – Bluebell Lane Glamping

Event takes place on December 21, 2018

The Ring of Gullion has a very special connection with the Winter Solstice and this special day filled with meditation, reflection, mindfulness and ritual will be the perfect way to connect with the cycles & rhythms in your body and in the world around.

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Winter Solstice Festival 2018 – Immersive Winter Solstice Experience

Event takes place on December 22, 2018

Time to connect with the Sacred Solstice light
This immersive experience is the perfect chance to stop and escape the stresses of December.
Join Ring of Gullion Ambassadors Ann Ward and Gary Martin for this special event.

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