Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

AONBs Help for Farms to become More Resilient

Posted on: 4th February 2022

The management teams of the Ring of Gullion, the Mournes and Strangford and Lecale AONBs (Areas of Outstanding Nature Beauty) have teamed up with the Woodland Trust to invite interested members of the farming community to sign up for a farm plan project.

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My Place: Memories from 1921 to 2021

Posted on: 1st February 2022

In 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Shared History programme to deliver a project entitled ‘My Place: memories from 1921 to 2021’.

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New Irish Language Development Officer

Posted on: 1st February 2022

Bridie Ní Shúilleabháin has taken up the post with Gaelphobal Ard Mhacha Theas as Irish Language Officer in the Ring of Gullion area.

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Covid Recovery Programme Employment and Skills Initiative

Posted on: 1st February 2022

The initiative makes money available to the Arts, Heritage, Creative Industries, Sports and Voluntary and Community sectors to fund the salaries and associated costs of new entry level employment opportunities and host organisations’ support costs in Not for Profit organisations for those of working age (18 years+) for three years.

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Women in Farming – More than Standing in a Gateway Project

Posted on: 1st February 2022

Thanks to funding from the Princes Countryside Fund, the Rural Health Partnership will soon be running a series of programmes, events, and workshops for rural farming women.

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Forkhill Greenspace Public Consultation for Biodiversity Plan

Posted on: 31st January 2022

Newry Mourne Down Council have appointed EcoSeeds Ltd to produce a Biodiversity & Access Plan for the Forkhill Former Barracks Site.

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Protect your Dog, Livestock and Wildlife

Posted on: 13th December 2021

Do what’s best for your dog – take them somewhere they won’t get in trouble and you can both enjoy your exercise, knowing you’ve done the right thing.

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Ours to Share Grant Programme

Posted on: 13th December 2021

The ‘Ours to Share’ grant programme is for rural community groups / organisations who are interested in developing heritage projects in rural areas. Grants for up to £1,000 and £5,000 are available.

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Rural Voices: “A Digital Archive of Rural Stories”

Posted on: 13th December 2021

Rural Community Network (RCN) would like to invite you to contribute to Rural Voices - a new project led by the RCN in partnership with the Nerve Centre.

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Financial Assistance Funding

Posted on: 13th December 2021

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance.

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Tender for Growth Programme

Posted on: 13th December 2021

Tender for Growth provides 170 businesses with the necessary skills and confidence to identify, target and bid for public and private sector tendering opportunities in Northern Ireland and further afield.

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