Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Marvellous Model Memories

Posted on: 20th June 2017

Memories were kindled and now burn bright within Bessbrook Community following the launch of the Bessbrook Model village project in Bessbrook Townhall. This Heritage Lottery funded project, which is managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council aims to engage with the local community to better interpret Bessbrook’s heritage and build a picture of the village that will cross generations. Guests were treated to colourful stories from speakers Alf McCreary and Graham McAleer. Both men grew up in Bessbrook and worked in the mill and shared vivid memories of the village that shaped their lives.

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Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival 2017

Posted on: 19th June 2017

Highlights of this year's upcoming Lúnasa Festival.

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Funding Opportunity of up to £75,000 for Rural Businesses across Newry, Mourne and Down District

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership has been established to deliver Priority 6 of the Rural Development Programme across Newry, Mourne and Down District.

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Public Consultation for Existing Village Plans

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites individuals, community and business representatives to a consultation event that will be held to inform the update of existing Village Plans

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Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme 2017

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme takes a fresh approach to improving our local environment and building a sense of pride in our local communities.

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LIDL Community Works relaunches for 2017 with £228,000 funding pot

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

LIDL Community Works has reopened for 2017 and is seeking community groups and projects across Northern Ireland to benefit from its funding.

World champion boxer Carl Frampton helped launch this year’s LIDL Community Works, which has a total of £228,000 to invest, and is offering £6,000 in funding to local groups and large scale projects through each of its 38 stores across the Northern Ireland.

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Discover a Magical World at Ireland’s Coolest Family Event – Footsteps in the Forest

Posted on: 11th April 2017

Enchantment and mystery abounds as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council prepare for the return of the first of its Giant Adventure festivals, Footsteps in the Forest. The winner of the 2016 Heritage Council of Ireland, Cool for Kids award will take place at Slieve Gullion Forest Park, kicking of the festival season on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2017.

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Delivering EPIC Moments – Newry, Mourne and Down Tourism

Posted on: 24th March 2017

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has just completed a 5-year Tourism Strategy for the District. The focus of the strategy is on developing visitor destination experiences that will deliver ‘EPIC MOMENTS’.

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From beekeepers to the sports-mad – community groups and schools get planting thanks to free trees from the Woodland Trust

Posted on: 23rd March 2017

It’s not too late for would-be tree planters to make their mark: schools, youth groups and community groups are now invited to apply for free trees for planting this November.

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Public funds help turn Killeavy Castle into luxury hotel

Posted on: 23rd March 2017

A LONG-delayed scheme to convert a dilapidated castle in Co Armagh into a luxury 40-bedroom four-star boutique hotel, spa and wellness centre has finally been kick-started with the help of nearly £1 million of taxpayers' money.

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Old Barracks to become Peace Forest

Posted on: 6th March 2017

The site of a Former British Army watchtower and barracks in Forkhill which became a symbol of the troubles of the past is set to be planted with 1000 native trees as part of a project to create a “peace forest” on sites along the border. A total of 4000 trees will be planted this year to form a remembrance for all those who lost their lives in the conflict.

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Youth Rangers 2017 Open for Applications!

Posted on: 1st March 2017

The Youth Ranger programme is a free two-week programme running from 17th July to 28th July (excluding the weekend). As a Youth Ranger you will have the opportunity to explore the Ring of Gullion by various modes of transport, learning about the landscape and heritage of the area as you go.

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