Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Dragons in the Hills Project Update

Posted on: 6th October 2020

There are more guided rambles coming up and a special cross over event upcoming with Ann Ward of Xhale Mindfulness and Meditation

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Community Fruit Forest Support

Posted on: 25th September 2020

Social Farms and Gardens are planning to make fruit trees and bushes available over the winter of 2020, along with flower bulbs and native hedging, for groups to distribute to their neighbours, to encourage growing at home, and through encouraging people to take cuttings to expand into a forest across your neighbourhood.

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Funding for Schools to Organise Events during British Science Week

Posted on: 25th September 2020

British Science Week (BSW), an annual programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths events and activities, will be taking place between 5 and 14 March 2021.

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Trees on the Land

Posted on: 25th September 2020

Applications for trees are now open for the 2021 planting project.

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COVID Social Enterprise Fund

Posted on: 25th September 2020

The COVID Social Enterprise Fund will support social enterprises that already deliver services and products but find themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Leaders with Lived Experiences Funding Programme Accepting Applications

Posted on: 25th September 2020

The National Lottery Community Fund is offering around 30 to 40 grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 for projects that enable organisations to focus either on the immediate response to the COVID-19 crisis, or on helping communities recover and renew after the impact of COVID-19, or both.

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The Cardinal O’Fiaich Heritage Centre- Public Consultation

Posted on: 9th September 2020

The Cardinal O’Fiaich Heritage Centre has been a source of pride for its local community since it was first opened in 1995. It is a hugely valuable community resource, which unfortunately is under utilised.

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Emergency Grants Programme for Arts and Cultural Organisations in Northern Ireland Re-Opens

Posted on: 8th September 2020

Applications are being invited from small to medium scale arts and cultural organisations in Northern Ireland that have a proven track record of quality work and public engagement, supported by public funding in one of the last three financial years.

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Review of Policing in South Armagh (Slieve Gullion DEA)

Posted on: 8th September 2020

The Police Service of NI is currently conducting a review of policing in South Armagh, covering the District Electoral Area of Slieve Gullion. This is motivated by the desire to ensure they are delivering a high quality service which is responsive to the local community.

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Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Financial Assistance 2020-2021

Posted on: 8th September 2020

CALL 3 is open on 8th September 2020 and will close on 12:00noon, 30th September 2020: for Support Programme for the Tourism Events and Arts Sector, Tourism Marketing and Christmas Illuminations.

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The Eden Project Virtual Community Camp is Open for Applications

Posted on: 8th September 2020

The Eden Project Virtual Community Camp is open for applications. Community Camps are normally residential experiences held at the Eden Project in Cornwall, but like many things, they will be a little different this year.

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ArtsEkta Intercultural Project-OCCNI Level 2 Award in learning through the Arts

Posted on: 8th September 2020

Join ArtsEkta, one of Northern Ireland’s leading arts and cultural organisations, for 26 hours of workshops with groups exploring cultural celebrations from across the world.

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