Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Applicants advised to prepare for Environmental Farming Scheme

Posted on: 31st January 2017

Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a series of information events will take place in preparation for the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) which is due to open at the end of February. Miss McIlveen said: “The multi-million pound Environmental Farming Scheme is an important part of our agricultural agenda. The aim of the scheme is to restore, preserve and enhance biodiversity, improve water quality and mitigate climate change.”

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Bessbrook groups awarded funding for Free Media Workshops

Posted on: 17th January 2017

An exciting opportunity to get involved with ‘Bessbrook: The Model Village Living History Archive’ has become available. Local video production company SlackPress are hosting a series of workshops to explore the history of Bessbrook in modern ways.

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Camlough Heritage Trail Launched

Posted on: 6th January 2017

Many people pass through Camlough without realising the history written in its streets and back lanes. But no longer will these tales remain untold as a project revealing an enthralling glimpse of the architecture, heritage and fascinating characters that help to tell Camlough’s story is launched today.

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Lúnasa Festival ready…set…Grow

Posted on: 5th January 2017

A Partner search for the Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival 2017 is now underway. If you, your club or business would like to run an event as part of Lúnasa Festival 2017, read on for more information.

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Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Programme Launch

Posted on: 30th November 2016

Members of the Mourne, Gullion & Lecale Rural Development Partnership officially launched Priority 6 of the Rural Development Programme for the area in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. The Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership will deliver direct grant aid to projects in the area across a range of schemes, with the overall aim of stimulating the economy and improving the quality of life for residents.

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Diggin Into Our Past – ‘Fanning’s Fort’, Cornahove – RESULTS

Posted on: 29th November 2016

A recent excavation into the site of a ringfort at Cornahove provided an exciting opportunity for archaeologists to explore the hidden history of South Armagh. The programme was undertaken by the Centre for Archaeological Fieldwork at Queen’s University Belfast on behalf of the Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership Scheme, with their staff helped in their work by 330 local school children.

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Communities spruce up the landscape, with the gift of free trees

Posted on: 29th November 2016

It’s not too late for would-be tree planters to play a part. Schools and groups are now invited to apply for free trees for planting next March.

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Alliance Youth Works

Posted on: 28th November 2016

Alliance Youth Works, Eden (EDucation in the ENvironment) is a charity that enthuses children, young people and their leaders to understand more about the world around them by delivering a range of educational programmes, through innovative educational programmes run across the Ring of Gullion and Mournes.

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NI Forest School Awards – Promoting Inspirational Outdoor Learning

Posted on: 28th November 2016

The Forest Schools Programme is coming to the Ring of Gullion, along with an opportunity for schools and community groups to enter a competition to win a Forest School Award.

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Outdoor Recreation Forum and sports funding opportunities

Posted on: 28th November 2016

Information about funding opportunities for small scale capital projects that deliver new or enhanced sustainable trails or facilities in the natural environment. The aim is to encourage increased participation by local communities in sport and physical recreation through strong community engagement and "ownership" of the project developed.

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Arts Council Applications open for Annual Funding Programme 2017-18

Posted on: 15th November 2016

The Arts Council is now inviting organisations to submit their applications to the Annual Funding Programme 2017-18. The over-riding aim of the Arts Council’s Annual Funding Programme is to support Northern Ireland’s arts infrastructure through grants to organisations in all art forms and practices for their core and programming costs.

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Be There For Barn Owls Project Completion Report

Posted on: 15th November 2016

The Be There for Barn Owls project was a three-year project delivered by Ulster Wildlife from June 2013 to October 2016. The project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), focused on developing and advancing barn owl
conservation work in Northern Ireland.

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