Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme 2017

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

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

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LIDL Community Works relaunches for 2017 with £228,000 funding pot

Posted on: 23rd May 2017

LIDL Community Works has reopened for 2017 and is seeking community groups and projects across Northern Ireland to benefit from its funding.

World champion boxer Carl Frampton helped launch this year’s LIDL Community Works, which has a total of £228,000 to invest, and is offering £6,000 in funding to local groups and large scale projects through each of its 38 stores across the Northern Ireland.

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M is for May and Monitoring Butterflies and Moths

Posted on: 6th May 2017

Join the Ring of Gullion team with Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland to find out what goes bump in the night in the area? The team are hosting two training events with a difference 2 on the 5th and 6th of May in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. There will be a chance to watch and listen for moths and butterflies in this brilliant venue for wildlife!

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This Easter – Hop on the Ring of Gullion Heritage Coach or Explore the area by foot!

Posted on: 20th April 2017

This Easter, the Ring of Gullion team is offering two avenues to learn more about this great area. Starting with our popular coach tour on Thursday 20th April, starting in Newry, the coach will make its way gently through the rolling hills of South Armagh, visiting built heritage sites of importance in the area.

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Discover a Magical World at Ireland’s Coolest Family Event – Footsteps in the Forest

Posted on: 11th April 2017

Enchantment and mystery abounds as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council prepare for the return of the first of its Giant Adventure festivals, Footsteps in the Forest. The winner of the 2016 Heritage Council of Ireland, Cool for Kids award will take place at Slieve Gullion Forest Park, kicking of the festival season on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2017.

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Have your say on the development of Outdoor Recreation in South Armagh

Posted on: 11th April 2017

Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Ring of Gullion Partnership have commissioned Outdoor Recreation NI to develop an Outdoor Recreation Action Plan for South Armagh. In order to develop the Action Plan, Outdoor Recreation NI is holding a public consultation in Mullaghbane Community Centre on 11th April at 7pm.

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Delivering EPIC Moments – Newry, Mourne and Down Tourism

Posted on: 24th March 2017

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has just completed a 5-year Tourism Strategy for the District. The focus of the strategy is on developing visitor destination experiences that will deliver ‘EPIC MOMENTS’.

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From beekeepers to the sports-mad – community groups and schools get planting thanks to free trees from the Woodland Trust

Posted on: 23rd March 2017

It’s not too late for would-be tree planters to make their mark: schools, youth groups and community groups are now invited to apply for free trees for planting this November.

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Public funds help turn Killeavy Castle into luxury hotel

Posted on: 23rd March 2017

A LONG-delayed scheme to convert a dilapidated castle in Co Armagh into a luxury 40-bedroom four-star boutique hotel, spa and wellness centre has finally been kick-started with the help of nearly £1 million of taxpayers' money.

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Woodland Creation Talk and Site Visit in Ring of Gullion

Posted on: 11th March 2017

The Ring of Gullion team, Cullyhanna and Mullaghbane Community Associations and a number of partners are inviting all landowners and farmers to the last event of the Shared Landscape – Shared Waters project in Mullaghbane Community Centre on Saturday 11th March starting at 10.30am.

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Old Barracks to become Peace Forest

Posted on: 6th March 2017

The site of a Former British Army watchtower and barracks in Forkhill which became a symbol of the troubles of the past is set to be planted with 1000 native trees as part of a project to create a “peace forest” on sites along the border. A total of 4000 trees will be planted this year to form a remembrance for all those who lost their lives in the conflict.

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Environment Fair coming to Cullyhanna area, get your buzz on!

Posted on: 4th March 2017

Join a number of environmental groups in Cullyhanna Community Centre on Saturday 4th March between 11.00am and 3.00pm to learn more about the local wildlife in the area. A partnership between Mullaghbane and Cullyhanna Community Association, Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies, Ulster Farmer’s Union, Coomhola Salmon Trust Ltd.,Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Ring of Gullion Partnership and Woodland Trust has received funding from the Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency’s Challenge Fund.

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