Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Tree felling operations in Slieve Gullion Forest

Posted on: 16th February 2015

Tree felling operations in the main woodland area of Slieve Gullion Forest will be ongoing for a period of approximately 3 months starting 23rd February.

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Ring of Gullion takes on London – Trad on the Tube!

Posted on: 28th January 2015

The Ring of Gullion Traditional Arts Partnership Musical and Cultural Exchange was undertaken in London at the weekend through the £1.4million Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), NIEA and Newry and Mourne District Council.

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Your Local Birdlife Needs You!

Posted on: 27th January 2015

Do you ever find yourself mesmerised by the birds in your garden? Gardens are a great place in which to view wild birds. By putting out some food, perhaps in a hanging feeder or on a bird table, you should be able to attract lots of different species.

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Calling all budding photographers

Posted on: 19th January 2015

The fifth annual Ring of Gullion Photography Competition is opening on the 15th January! The Ring of Gullion with Newry and Mourne District Council are hosting another fantastic amateur photography competition in the Ring of Gullion.

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Restoration of Bessbrook Tram gets a lift

Posted on: 12th December 2014

The restoration of the Bessbrook tram is the first of many projects which will be undertaken through the £1.4million Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), NIEA and Newry and Mourne Council. Bessbrook used to have its own hydro-electrically powered tramway which was only the second such tramway in all of Ireland.

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The Ring of Gullion secures almost £1m HLF investment towards a Landscape Partnership

Posted on: 23rd August 2014

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today announced it has awarded a grant of £980,000 to Newry and Mourne District Council to protect one of Northern Ireland’s last great wildernesses – the Ring of Gullion in south Armagh. Match funding has already been secured from Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Newry and Mourne District Council.

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Green Flag’s Galore in Northern Ireland

Posted on: 30th July 2014

Stormont Estate provides the perfect backdrop today as 35 parks and green spaces receive awards for exceeding tough environmental standards for green space management and visitor facilities. Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, in association with Heyn Waste Solutions, proudly announced the parks and green spaces that have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award, which is the mark of quality green space in Northern Ireland.

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Next couple of weeks packed with events and activities

Posted on: 18th June 2014

This Saturday, 21st June, sees the start of National Insect Week http://nationalinsectweek.co.uk/ and there are masses of events across the country which will bring people together to celebrate bugs. The Antrim area is particularly well served with loads going on and topics include Bees, Ladybirds and even Rhinoceros! (beetles). Do check out the events page and even if you can’t get to something, the website is packed with great ideas for how you can get into insects more.

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Newry and Mourne Mayor gets up close and personal with Slieve Gullion Red Squirrels

Posted on: 17th June 2014

Through the NGO Challenge Fund, the Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group and the Clanrye Group have successfully created a Red Squirrel Safari trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. The safari was officially opened by the Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council Dáire Hughes and the Red Squirrel Group on the 13th June.

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GUTH AN CHEANTAIR – Meitheamh 2014

Posted on: 28th May 2014

Tógadh plaic ghorm i reilig an Chreagáin in Ard Mhacha theas i gcuimhne ar Art Mac Cumhaigh ar na mallaibh. Is comhfhiontar é an phlaic seo idir Cumann Staire an Chreagáin, Ciorcal Staire Uladh agus Comhairle an Iúir agus Mhúrn. Duine de mhórfhilí Oirialla a bhí ann agus an fear a chum an dán clúiteach ‘Úrchill an Chreagáin’ ceann de na haislingí is mó in oidhreacht liteartha na tíre seo. Dúradh go mairfeadh “Úrchill an Chreagáin” a fhad a mhairfeas an Ghaeilge. Rugadh an file i bparóiste an Chreagáin agus tógadh i mBaile an Achaidh é. Chaith Art an mhórchuid dá shaol sa taobh seo tire agus tamall beag i mBinn Éadair. Cailleadh é sa Tulaigh Ard cúpla mhíle ó Chrois Mhig Lionnáin, áit a raibh cónaí air agus post aoire aige, sa bhlian 1773 - is dócha.

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Where’s the Bell?

Posted on: 27th May 2014

This blog follows Sharon Oddie Brown as she learns about the story behind a particular silver bowl – a story…

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Northern Ireland’s Landscape Charter – Have your say

Posted on: 25th May 2014

Although a small area, Northern Ireland has a great variety of scenic countryside, reflecting its contrasting geology and topography as well as a long history of settlement and land use. The mosaic of prehistoric monuments, traditional farms and buildings, forest plantations and wildlife habitats all contribute to the special landscapes that are part of our culture and heritage.

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