Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Clanrye Abbey Developments Community Fund Funding Call

Posted on: 1st August 2017

Community Fund available for distribution via an application to groups, clubs and organisations across the Greater Newry City Area to assist in funding the improvement of the environment.

Woodland Grants Open Now

Posted on: 24th July 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the opening of the third phase of the Forest Expansion scheme.

Blessed recognition for Northern Ireland’s finest trees

Posted on: 6th July 2017

The Woodland Trust is urging tree lovers to stump up nominations for Northern Ireland’s Tree of the Year 2017.

The competition is open to any living and loved tree in the UK; with Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales each having its own contest. Any individual, group or organisation can enter through the Woodland Trust’s website until 30 July.

Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Financial Assistance Call 2 2017 – 2018

Posted on: 5th July 2017

Newry, Mourne and Down's second Financial Assistance call is now open; All projects must take place between 26th June 2017 and 31st March 2018.

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.

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.