Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Woodland Grants at 100%

Posted on: 18th July 2018

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

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Bluebell Lane Glamping off to a flying start

Posted on: 17th July 2018

One of the Ring of Gullion’s latest tourism initiatives, Bluebell Lane Glamping site near Mullaghbane, is off to a flying…

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A gorse fire has been burning at the Ballintemple end of Slieve Gullion mountain since Friday. Fire crews have been working tirelessly alongside volunteers from Mourne Heritage Trust amongst others, to bring the fire under control. The emergency services request that people refrain from walking on the summit of Slieve Gullion mountain and visiting the area of the fire as this is hindering their work.

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Ring of Gullion Needs your Vote

Posted on: 29th June 2018

The Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership Scheme (LPS) in South Armagh, is delighted to announce that it is through to the finals in the National Lottery Awards.

The programme was selected by a national panel as one of seven out of an initial 700 across the UK to get to the finals of the Best Environmental Project. But the rest is now up to you, the next stage is an open vote by the public, through the National Lottery Website, through social media and by phone and the project needs you to vote. Click www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/project/ring-gullion-landscape-partnership-scheme to vote now, or ring 08448369687 or tweet using the Hashtag #NLARingofGullion.

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Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival 2018

Posted on: 15th June 2018

Dinosaurs, Celts, fairies and singer/song-writer John Spillane are all visiting the Ring of Gullion, South Armagh, this August, and you should too!

The Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival, running from 3rd to 26th August, is bigger and better than ever, with over 30 events there's something for everyone. Have a look inside for the highlights.

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Announce Further Geopark Project Community Events

Posted on: 11th June 2018

The Geopark Project team at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a further series of public community events for 2018. The team will have a presence at a number of annual festivals and events that are scheduled to take place over the coming months. From June to September, if you are out and about at any of the following events you will be able to catch up with the Geopark Project team, who will be sharing information and engaging with visitors to answer any queries.

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Are you interested in getting involved in the Next Chapter?

Posted on: 31st May 2018

Introducing The Next Chapter …a new project targeting women to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict. The Next Chapter aims to improve the representation of women in public and political life and contribute to a more gender-sensitive society in Northern Ireland and the border regions of the Republic of Ireland.

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Invitation to Geopark Project Guest Lecture by Dr Kirstin Lemon

Posted on: 8th May 2018

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invite you to attend a guest lecture in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre in Newry on Thursday 10th May 2018 from 7pm to 8pm. The ‘Tale of Two Oceans’ Guest Lecture will be delivered by Dr Kirstin Lemon from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland.

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Views of Gullion Art Exhibition

Posted on: 4th May 2018

A new display of landscape paintings from local artist Conor Ó Daighre, depicting Ireland's mystery mountain, Slieve Gullion, as it is seen from the surrounding townlands of South Armagh and Dundalk has just opened in the 3rd Place Cafe, in Market Square Dundalk. The exhibition runs until 8th June and is open from 8.30 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday.

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Innovative New Ways to Discover our Heritage

Posted on: 27th April 2018

Two innovative new ways for tourists and locals to find out about their heritage are being installed at Camlough Lake…

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Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme

Posted on: 26th April 2018

The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme is now open. The grant takes a fresh approach to improving our local environment and building a sense of pride in our local communities.

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Camp Gullion first international summer camp to come to South Armagh

Posted on: 16th April 2018

Running from the 1st to the 13th July 2018 (inclusive), Camp Gullion will bring fifty primary and first-year secondary school children from Barcelona to the Mullaghbane where, with fifty local children of the same age, they will participate in a two-week language exchange programme.

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