Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

#COVIDSafeSportPack Launch

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Sport NI, in partnership with the Department for Communities, has open the COVID Safe Sport Pack Programme for expressions of interest from eligible organisations to receive a pack.

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Sport NI in partnership with the Department for Communities are delighted to announce the re-opening of the Sports Hardship Fund; to further help sports clubs and other organisations delivering sporting activities, who are still experiencing financial hardship.

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Funding for Arts Organisations in Northern Ireland to Carry Out Minor Works and Purchase Equipment

Posted on: 6th October 2020

A £500,000 funding pot is available for organisations in Northern Ireland to carry out minor building works and/or purchase equipment.

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Activities at Historical State Care Sites Require an Application

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Private, commercial or corporate events at State Care sites require an activity application.

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South Armagh Stands Tall as a Wonderful Tourist Destination by Tom Kelly

Posted on: 6th October 2020

It had more than its fair share of bad press in the past but Irish News columnist Tom Kelly found warm welcomes, stunning scenery, folklore galore, music, history and family roots in south Armagh.

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AONB and Geopark Team Successful in COVID-19 Funding Application

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Newry Mourne and Down District Council's AONB and Geopark have been successful in their funding application to DAERA's Environment Fund Strategic Strand as a consequence of COVID-19 impacts.

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Council Appoint New Atlantic CultureScape Suppliers

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have appointed two new suppliers, Runda Travel LTD and Fourum LTD, to deliver training and facilitate tourism clusters as part of the Atlantic CultureScape project.

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Construction of Replica Iron Age Round House

Posted on: 6th October 2020

The building of a replica Iron Age round house is the key component of a ‘Traditional Building Skills’ project for the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership Scheme Legacy Phase (RoGLPS).

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Funding for COVID-19 Related Arts Projects in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Grants are available for art projects that have been adapted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or are inspired by/respond to COVID-19.

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First Ring of Gullion Ambassador to receive Blue Badge Status

Posted on: 6th October 2020

The Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership are delighted that the first of their Ambassadors is now a Blue Badge Tour Guide as per requirement set down by “Tour Guides Northern Ireland”.

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Launched in July 2020 Changing Cycles

Posted on: 6th October 2020

A Social Enterprise founded by Joanne Callan of Try The Alternative and Orla Boden.

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COVID-19 Residents’ Survey for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Posted on: 6th October 2020

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched an online survey to identify the key challenges we all face as we continue to respond to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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