Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

The Heritage Lottery Fund – Have your say on the future of the funding.

Posted on: 15th February 2018

How would you like us to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about over the next five years? The Heritage Lottery Fund is keen to gain your views on how they should prioritise their funding; and to what extent can heritage help our neighbourhoods and our society?　

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Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership Mandatory Pre-Application Workshops

Posted on: 8th February 2018

Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership will be holding a series of Mandatory Pre-Application Workshops across the district for…

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Be a part of European Heritage Open Days 2018

Posted on: 8th February 2018

European Heritage Open Days- Application Open to Register Events.

This year the theme for EHOD is ‘The Art of Sharing’ which presents an opportunity to share our heritage stories through our buildings and their connections to location and people. This can be explored through workshops, talks, tours, exhibitions, art, literature, song, dance, drama, film, food or craft.

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Newry, Mourne and Down magazine “Connect” published

Posted on: 6th February 2018

A new edition of “Connect” Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s magazine has just been published. The dramatic front cover…

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Visitor Facilities at Slieve Gullion Forest Park Set for improvement

Posted on: 29th January 2018

Visitors to Slieve Gullion will soon benefit from enhanced facilities. The Council are providing new visitor amenities including toilets, visitor information and operational facilities which will be provided in a new building.

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Funding Opportunity of up to £300,000 from Mourne Gullion and Lecale RDP

Posted on: 26th January 2018

Funding Opportunity of up to £300,000 is available for Rural Basic Services. The Rural Basic Services Scheme will provide capital support to multiple service delivery community hubs, which will help create inclusive, accessible, shared services in locations where there is currently a lack of existing or outreach services.

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Forum Information Event for community representatives in South Armagh

Posted on: 24th January 2018

The aim of this event is to discuss the possibility of forming a strong, collaborative, community led action group; encompassing all the areas of South Armagh. This event will provide an opportunity for you or your group to get involved.

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Grant Assistance from Mourne Gullion and Lecale RDP

Posted on: 23rd January 2018

Grant assistance of up to £75,000 is available for the Private Sector Businesses across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership will be holding Mandatory Pre Application Workshops in early 2018 for the scheme of Rural Business Investment.

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Open Call For Financial Assistance – Call 1 (2018-19)

Posted on: 17th January 2018

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance towards the programme areas outlined below.

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Become part of the fastest growing grass-roots festival in South Armagh

Posted on: 10th January 2018

The Lúnasa Festival, has grown in size and reach since its inception. Part of its success is the broad range of partners who work together, bringing their own unique ideas and energy to the different events. So, to enable the continued growth of the Festival in 2018, RoGLPS is opening the door to new groups and people who may be interested in being a partner this year.

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Irish Words of Wisdom

Posted on: 9th January 2018

Local author Kate Hamilton from Kileavy in the Ring of Gullion, has just published a wonderful gift book, Irish Words of Wisdom. This lovely book is available directly from her website http://www.irishwordsofwisdom.com and will be in bookshops soon.The book includes 28 witty quotations,, 24 inspiring poems and 20 wonderful gems of wisdom from many of Ireland's literary and contemporary greats set against a backdrop of over 60 stunning photos featuring the local area.

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