Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Record Number of Parks Achieve the Green Flag Award

Posted on: 27th July 2017

Today, environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, in association with Heyn Environmental Solutions, revealed the parks and green spaces that have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award.

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Woodland Grants Open Now

Posted on: 24th July 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the opening of the third phase of the Forest Expansion scheme.

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Jonesborough’s Sleeping Beauty Awakes

Posted on: 8th July 2017

Jonesborough Woods at the back of the Jonesborough Pastoral Centre which lay dominate for a number of years has now got a face lift, thanks to the hard work of Jonesborough Community Association and the Ring of Gullion Partnership Scheme.

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“How to become a Hollywood Producer” returns

Posted on: 6th July 2017

Young people from South Armagh, will once again have the opportunity to take their first steps onto the red carpet as part of the “How to become a Hollywood Producer” summer scheme, which returns this August.

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Blessed recognition for Northern Ireland’s finest trees

Posted on: 6th July 2017

The Woodland Trust is urging tree lovers to stump up nominations for Northern Ireland’s Tree of the Year 2017.

The competition is open to any living and loved tree in the UK; with Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales each having its own contest. Any individual, group or organisation can enter through the Woodland Trust’s website until 30 July.

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Hit the road with the Ring of Gullion Heritage Coach Tours!

Posted on: 5th July 2017

With the hazy, lazy days of the summer to look forward to; it’s time to look at getting out and about discovering areas of this great land. Have you heard of the Ring of Gullion, but don’t know much about it? From the 2nd August, the Ring of Gullion Coach Tours will make their way gently through the rolling hills of South Armagh, visiting important built heritage sites every Wednesday and Saturday in August.

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Nettles for tea, for butterflies and me

Posted on: 5th July 2017

Benefits of nettles for you and your garden butterflies.

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Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Financial Assistance Call 2 2017 – 2018

Posted on: 5th July 2017

Newry, Mourne and Down's second Financial Assistance call is now open; All projects must take place between 26th June 2017 and 31st March 2018.

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Forkhill Pathway Project Launched

Posted on: 28th June 2017

Part of the former Forkhill Army Base site has benefited from just over £350,000 of environmental improvement works funded by the Department of Agriculture Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

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The Ring of Gullion roll out the welcome mat to Outdoor Recreation organisations

Posted on: 23rd June 2017

A fabulous 2 day conference last week which showcased the Ring of Gullion and South Armagh starting to starch the surface in developing the area as a hive for Outdoor Recreation in Northern Ireland, with delegates from Ireland, England and Spain learning about how the area is progressing.

The Developing and Managing Recreation in Protected Area 2 day conference was held in Tí Chulainn conference centre in Mullaghbane.

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The Ring of Gullion benefits from hosting National Outdoor Recreation Conference

Posted on: 22nd June 2017

In partnership with Newry Mourne and Down District Council, the Ring of Gullion Partnership, Tourism NI, and Northern Ireland Environment Agency; Sport NI are holding a two day conference in the Ring of Gullion on 22-23rd June on the Development and Management of Recreation in Protected Landscapes. The conference will be held at the Tí Chulainn Cultural Activity Centre, located in the heart of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Marvellous Model Memories

Posted on: 20th June 2017

Memories were kindled and now burn bright within Bessbrook Community following the launch of the Bessbrook Model village project in Bessbrook Townhall. This Heritage Lottery funded project, which is managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council aims to engage with the local community to better interpret Bessbrook’s heritage and build a picture of the village that will cross generations. Guests were treated to colourful stories from speakers Alf McCreary and Graham McAleer. Both men grew up in Bessbrook and worked in the mill and shared vivid memories of the village that shaped their lives.

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