Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

‘Our Community in MIND’ Programme

Posted on: 2nd March 2018

The ‘Our Community in MIND’ programme is a new Foundation initiative aimed at registered charities who support Mental Health in Northern Ireland. The programme is open to charities with an income less than £1million, with a particular focus on Mental Health. Successful charities will be awarded a £10,000 grant over 12 months.

Ring of Gullion Youth Rangers Get Award

Posted on: 1st March 2018

Ring of Gullion Youth Rangers, Divij and Ria Prajapati, received their 200-hour Millennium Volunteer Awards at a glamorous award ceremony at Titanic Belfast on Wednesday 28th February 2018.

The Heritage Lottery Fund – Have your say on the future of the funding.

Posted on: 15th February 2018

How would you like us to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about over the next five years? The Heritage Lottery Fund is keen to gain your views on how they should prioritise their funding; and to what extent can heritage help our neighbourhoods and our society?　

Be a part of European Heritage Open Days 2018

Posted on: 8th February 2018

European Heritage Open Days- Application Open to Register Events.

This year the theme for EHOD is ‘The Art of Sharing’ which presents an opportunity to share our heritage stories through our buildings and their connections to location and people. This can be explored through workshops, talks, tours, exhibitions, art, literature, song, dance, drama, film, food or craft.

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. 

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.