Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Help to shape Northern Ireland’s first Environment Strategy

Posted on: 4th October 2019

Have your say on a new Environment Strategy for Northern Ireland. This is your chance, the people who will be affected by the decisions taken in the future, to express your views on what our environment should look like in the future, what our environmental priorities and objectives should be, and how it should achieve these.

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The Road Safety Trust-Funding

Posted on: 4th October 2019

The Road Safety Trust is inviting charities, local authorities and community groups to apply for a new £120k fund aimed at improving road safety.

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DfC Small Grants for Volunteering – Now open for Applications

Posted on: 4th October 2019

LCDI have announced that DfC have managed to secure funding towards the Volunteering Small Grants Programme for 2019/2020.

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Celebrating all things Ring of Gullion

Posted on: 27th September 2019

On Thursday 26th September the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership and its supporters descended on Killeavy Castle Estate to celebrate the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership Scheme. The event marked the end of the ‘delivery phase’ of the Scheme and welcomed in the ‘10-year legacy phase’, due to kick-off in January 2020 and run until December 2030.

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Trees on the Land 2019/20

Posted on: 16th September 2019

Applications for Trees on the Land are now open.

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Learning Without Walls

Posted on: 2nd September 2019

Get involved in Learning Without Walls now, with Red Branch Bushcraft and the Northern Ireland Forest School Association, to become Red Branch Bushcraft Nature Rangers. This will be a club for primary school children and will be based in the Forkhill area, but is open to kids from all areas.

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We all have a favourite park and now’s the time to vote for yours

Posted on: 2nd September 2019

Vote for Slieve Gullion Forest Park in the Green Flag Scheme's People’s Choice Award.

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Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019

Posted on: 2nd September 2019

This Scheme is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme. Micro…

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Forest Expansion Scheme reopens for applications

Posted on: 31st July 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the opening of the fifth phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme and a revised Forest Protection Scheme to help woodland owners affected by Chalara ash dieback.

The Forest Expansion Scheme is intended to encourage and support landowners who wish to plant their own woodland. Successful applicants to the Forest Expansion Scheme will receive up to 100% of eligible establishment costs and annual premia for a 10-year period. Projects must conform to the UK Forestry Standard and the scheme favours bids with lower costs and which are part financed by the applicant.

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council announce Atlantic CultureScape participation

Posted on: 8th July 2019

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council joined partners this week to officially launch Atlantic CultureScape, a new €2 million project awarded funding by the EU Interreg Atlantic Area Programme. Partners from across the Atlantic Area attended the launch event at Killeavy Castle Estate, Meigh, Ring of Gullion, hosted by lead partner, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Atlantic CultureScape aims to collectively develop intangible cultural heritage experiences that will boost the tourism offer across the Atlantic Area.

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Carlingford Ambassadors Programme

Posted on: 2nd July 2019

DISCOVER more this Summer with Loughs Agency’s exciting new Carlingford Ambassadors Programme. EXPLORE the lough and the surrounding area through water-sports and environmental activities. Help CONSERVE this important natural area so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. SHARE your experiences with the wider world showing them how lucky you are to have this WILD and wonderful place on your doorstep.

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Dragonflies and Damselflies Identification Course

Posted on: 2nd July 2019

Mr Robert Thompson will introduce us to the species of Dragonflies and Damselflies found in Ireland.

We will look at features used to identify them and what resources are available to help. Introduction at Education Room, Discovery Centre, Oxford Island. Meeting at 9.30 for 10am start.

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