Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

South Armagh Outdoor Recreation Organisations Given The Right to Choose.

Posted on: 18th April 2016

The Ring of Gullion team is asking organsiations in south Armagh involved in outdoor sports and recreation, if they are revved up to set up an Outdoor Recreation Forum? There was a very positive meeting on the 26th April in Mullaghbane Community Centre with a number of businesses and groups from the area turning up.

Sport NI was on hand to talk about how other forums have been set up in Northern Ireland and how the groups in these areas have benefited. They also spoke about upcoming funding opportunities in Outdoor Recreation.

Armagh Down CC looking forward to a busy 2016

Posted on: 6th April 2016

Armagh Down Cycling Club were launched late in 2015, and can already boast over 60 members. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to get the club to where it is, in such a short time.

Handcrafts and Arts online shop launched – www.ROGHAshop.com

Posted on: 28th March 2016

Nearly one year on from the Ring of Gullion’s new website being launched, visitor numbers have grown, new features added, won an award, and now an exciting new addition from our partners at ROGHA. ROGHA have launched their new online shop www.ROGHAshop.com in partnership with the Ring of Gullion. ROGHA is a community of Artists from South Armagh inspired by the beauty and unique heritage, majesty and myth of the Ring of Gullion delivering local hand made Irish Art and Craft.

Durkan launches proposals for an historic environment fund

Posted on: 18th March 2016

Members of the public were today invited to have their say on how government should support our heritage. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today launched a public consultation on a new Historic Environment Fund.

Slieve Gullion scoops top award

Posted on: 8th March 2016

Slieve Gullion Forest Park has been awarded the ‘Best Outdoor Recreation for Families’ Award. The extremely popular ‘Families First Awards’ took place in the Armagh City Hotel and gave parents their say in recognising the products, people and brands their families love across the Island of Ireland.

Youth Rangers 2016 Open for Applications!

Posted on: 1st March 2016

Calling all 14 to 17 year olds!. Do you have an interest in the environment? Would you like to give something back to the local area and have fun doing it? Then we have the programme for you.