Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

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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Youth Rangers 2017 Open for Applications!

Posted on: 1st March 2017

The Youth Ranger programme is a free two-week programme running from 17th July to 28th July (excluding the weekend). As a Youth Ranger you will have the opportunity to explore the Ring of Gullion by various modes of transport, learning about the landscape and heritage of the area as you go.

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Central Good Relations Funding Programme 2017/18

Posted on: 28th February 2017

The Central Good Relations Funding Programme supports the achievement of the Executive’s strategic objectives relating to good relations. Aim of…

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Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Financial Assistance Call 1 2017 – 2018

Posted on: 28th February 2017

New funding for Community Groups

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What Does Your River Mean to You?

Posted on: 28th February 2017

This is your opportunity to meet individuals and groups who have an interest in the waters, wildlife and heritage on your doorstep. Meetings are being held with communities along the rivers of the Dundalk Bay Catchment. These free events will allow you to share stories, knowledge and ideas, and learn about how you can create a plan for the future of the rivers of Dundalk Bay.

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Taking Footsteps to Cool for Kids Heritage Week award

Posted on: 27th February 2017

Every year thousands of events take place throughout Ireland during Heritage Week. In 2016 the first ever Footsteps in the Forest event held in Slieve Gullion Forest Park was one of the largest and was entered into the National Heritage Week Awards. Last week, at an awards ceremony held in the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin, it was announced that the Footsteps in the Forest won the overall best in the Cool for Kids Family category. The award was presented by Heather Humphreys Minister for Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Michael Parsons, Chair of the Heritage Council.

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Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) to open on 27 February 2017

Posted on: 22nd February 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has confirmed that the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) will open for applications on the morning of 27 February 2017. Applications to the scheme should be submitted online.

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How Councils Can Support the Pollinator Plan

Posted on: 17th February 2017

Councils can play a leading role in making the island of Ireland a place where pollinators can survive and thrive. To help, we’ve produced a new guideline called “Councils: actions to help pollinators.”

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One million trees in one day – the Greening of Gullion

Posted on: 16th February 2017

Over 14,000 trees were distributed to householders and landowners in south Armagh this week by the Ring Of Gullion Landscape Partnership and the Woodland Trust as part of the One Million Trees in One Day project. Two more tree days are planned for the next planting season, one in the autumn 2017 and one in the early spring 2018.

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