Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Carlingford Ambassadors Programme

Posted on: 2nd July 2019

DISCOVER more this Summer with Loughs Agency’s exciting new Carlingford Ambassadors Programme. EXPLORE the lough and the surrounding area through water-sports and environmental activities. Help CONSERVE this important natural area so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. SHARE your experiences with the wider world showing them how lucky you are to have this WILD and wonderful place on your doorstep.

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Dragonflies and Damselflies Identification Course

Posted on: 2nd July 2019

Mr Robert Thompson will introduce us to the species of Dragonflies and Damselflies found in Ireland.

We will look at features used to identify them and what resources are available to help. Introduction at Education Room, Discovery Centre, Oxford Island. Meeting at 9.30 for 10am start.

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Small Grants Scheme 2019 – 2020

Posted on: 2nd July 2019

The Public Health Agency (PHA) have identified funding to address Health and Wellbeing in Northern Ireland. The Grants will support a wide range of strategic themes and priorities including:'Making Life Better' (Public health framework) priorities and Mental Heath, Emotional Well-being, Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm.

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CIM Ulster Grand Prix Business Tourism Conference

Posted on: 1st July 2019

For the fourth year, CIM Ireland returns to the trackside of the Ulster Grand Prix with a focus on how to grow your business, how to provide great service and how to attract customers.

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Encountering the Sacred: The Archaeology and Heritage of Pilgrimage

Posted on: 1st July 2019

This conference is presented by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in partnership with the Office of Public Works and organised by Archaeology Ireland.

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Calling all Videographers

Posted on: 1st July 2019

In partnership with McDonald's and Power of Video Live Here Love Here are excited to team up again for the Power of Video Creator Comp!

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Taste the Island Tourism Events Scheme 2019

Posted on: 30th June 2019

Taste the Island Tourism Events Scheme 2019 is open for applications on Monday 17 June 2019 at 12 noon and will close for applications on Monday 8 July 2019 at 12 noon.

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European Youth Together 2019 Call Open

Posted on: 30th June 2019

European Youth Together projects aim to create networks promoting regional partnerships, to be run in close cooperation with young people from across Europe (Erasmus+ programme countries). The networks would organise exchanges, promote training (for instance for youth leaders) and allow young people themselves to set up joint projects.

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Destination Gullion – Mind, Body, Soul Festival- Business Search

Posted on: 30th June 2019

Destination Gullion - Mind, Body, Soul Festival - Sunday 25th August 2019 in Blue Bell Lane Glamping Mullaghbawn.
If you would like your business to be involved please complete the Registration Form

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All are invited to Step Out at Camlough “Céilí at the Crossroads”

Posted on: 18th June 2019

Details of the upcoming Camlough Céilí at the Crossroads; a weekend of music, dancing and craic, not to be missed.

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The annual NI Agricultural Census has now launched for 2019

Posted on: 12th June 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that compiling data for the 2019 Agricultural Census is now underway.

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Feel your way around a new Sensory Trail

Posted on: 10th June 2019

The Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership was proud to officially open the new sensory trail at Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Saturday 8th June 2019. Chairperson Councillor Charlie Casey of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council had the honour of cutting the ribbon, ably assisted by children from Autism Families Newry.

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