Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Giant Adventures – Footsteps in the Forest & Wake the Giant

Posted on: 11th August 2016

Newry, Mourne and Down District is full of Giant Adventures this month as the region plays host to two new free and Festivals, WAKE THE GIANT in Warrenpoint and FOOTSTEPS IN THE FOREST at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
Both two day events feature myths, magic and theatrical flair which will enthral visitors to the coastal village of Warrenpoint, Co Down and the breath-taking Slieve Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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The Poetry Society’s National Poetry Competition Now Open

Posted on: 2nd August 2016

There are ten monetary prizes to be won through this year's annual National Poetry Competition.

Original poetry entries are welcome from across the world for this year's National Poetry Competition. The competition is one of Britain's top single poem competitions. Each poem entered is judged anonymously. This competition is administered by the Poetry Society; a charity that champions British poetry both at home and overseas.

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McIlveen announces opening of next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme

Posted on: 1st August 2016

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced encouraging news for the forestry sector by opening the next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme.

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Slieve Gullion Forest Park Scoops Top Award

Posted on: 1st July 2016

The NI4kids Family Awards were held on 27th June in Belfast City Hall. Cool FMs Gareth Stewart hosted the glitzy movie themed ceremony with paparazzi, popcorn and red carpets. The awards were started five years ago in honour of all the amazing places and people who put families with young children first. After hundreds of nominations from across the country were submitted, and a tense judging period the winners were announced.

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Avoid this Alien

Posted on: 30th June 2016

Giant hogweed is an invasive plant that can have nasty consequences for those that come into contact with it. It…

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Sport NI – Active Awards – Small Grants Programme Now Open

Posted on: 27th June 2016

Active Awards is an exchequer funded small grants programme primarily aimed at grassroots community based sport. The programme aims to prioritise investment in sports clubs, community groups and governing bodies of sport, especially those based in areas of greatest need that will deliver increases in sports participation amongst the identified target groups.

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How to become a Hollywood producer

Posted on: 27th June 2016

This summer young people from south Armagh will take their first steps onto the red carpet as part in an innovative new summer scheme “How to become a Hollywood Producer” taking place in Crossmaglen and Mullaghbane in July and August.

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Hot of the Press – Lúnasa Festival 2016 Events Guide

Posted on: 10th June 2016

Highlights of our upcoming Lúnasa Festival 2016

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Fish fry given new homes

Posted on: 8th June 2016

Pupils from four local schools released new fish fry into local rivers after looking after them in their schools and learning all about fish life cycles and the environment.

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Registration for Rural Development Programme Opens!

Posted on: 7th June 2016

Opportunities to apply for capital funding for community and business projects in Rural Areas in the Newry, Mourne and Down Disrict Council area will shortly be available from the Rural Development Programme.

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Get Ready for Rural Development Funding!

Posted on: 5th June 2016

The Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme. 2014 -2020 interim local rural development strategy for Mourne, Gullion and Lecale has been released. The Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Interim Rural Development Strategy sets out plans for allocating £11 million of rural development funding across the Local Action Group (LAG) area over the next five years.

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