Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Newry, Mourne and Down magazine “Connect” published

Posted on: 6th February 2018

A new edition of “Connect” Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s magazine has just been published. The dramatic front cover…

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Visitor Facilities at Slieve Gullion Forest Park Set for improvement

Posted on: 29th January 2018

Visitors to Slieve Gullion will soon benefit from enhanced facilities. The Council are providing new visitor amenities including toilets, visitor information and operational facilities which will be provided in a new building.

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Funding Opportunity of up to £300,000 from Mourne Gullion and Lecale RDP

Posted on: 26th January 2018

Funding Opportunity of up to £300,000 is available for Rural Basic Services. The Rural Basic Services Scheme will provide capital support to multiple service delivery community hubs, which will help create inclusive, accessible, shared services in locations where there is currently a lack of existing or outreach services.

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Forum Information Event for community representatives in South Armagh

Posted on: 24th January 2018

The aim of this event is to discuss the possibility of forming a strong, collaborative, community led action group; encompassing all the areas of South Armagh. This event will provide an opportunity for you or your group to get involved.

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Grant Assistance from Mourne Gullion and Lecale RDP

Posted on: 23rd January 2018

Grant assistance of up to £75,000 is available for the Private Sector Businesses across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership will be holding Mandatory Pre Application Workshops in early 2018 for the scheme of Rural Business Investment.

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Open Call For Financial Assistance – Call 1 (2018-19)

Posted on: 17th January 2018

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance towards the programme areas outlined below.

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Become part of the fastest growing grass-roots festival in South Armagh

Posted on: 10th January 2018

The Lúnasa Festival, has grown in size and reach since its inception. Part of its success is the broad range of partners who work together, bringing their own unique ideas and energy to the different events. So, to enable the continued growth of the Festival in 2018, RoGLPS is opening the door to new groups and people who may be interested in being a partner this year.

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Irish Words of Wisdom

Posted on: 9th January 2018

Local author Kate Hamilton from Kileavy in the Ring of Gullion, has just published a wonderful gift book, Irish Words of Wisdom. This lovely book is available directly from her website http://www.irishwordsofwisdom.com and will be in bookshops soon.The book includes 28 witty quotations,, 24 inspiring poems and 20 wonderful gems of wisdom from many of Ireland's literary and contemporary greats set against a backdrop of over 60 stunning photos featuring the local area.

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Last chance to learn the lore of Gullion

Posted on: 7th December 2017

The last opportunity to join the unique band of Ambassadors for the Ring of Gullion has just opened.

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BBC Children in Need Main Grants Programme 2018

Posted on: 30th November 2017

The BBC Children in Need Main Grants programme will consider applications requesting grants of over £10,000 to support projects for up to three years.

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The Ring of Gullion- A Land of Fire and Light

Posted on: 28th November 2017

Newry Mourne and Down District Council and the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership as part of their Winter Solstice Festival is hosting a series of enlightening lectures on the significant events which have shaped the landscape and culture of the area. We are lucky to have secured a range of prestigious local and national speakers to share their enthusiasm on a variety of topics.

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Reminder for all Landowners – Applications for trees are open.

Posted on: 28th November 2017

The Trees on the Land project team are currently taking applications for trees for their upcoming planting day on Saturday 10th February 2018. Packs of native trees are available for farmers and smallholders, schools, colleges, councils, community groups and other landowners in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants can order up to 2,000 trees each to establish small areas of woodland and coppice, hedgerows, orchards, shelter belts and agroforestry systems.

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