Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Exhibition Launched – Photography Competition

Posted on: 15th October 2012

The winners of this years’ Ring of Gullion Photography Competition joined Mayor John McArdle and Deputy Mayor Patrick McDonald in Newry Arts Centres’ Bell Gallery to launch the exhibition which runs until 22nd October.

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Slieve Gullion venue for Red Kite talk

Posted on: 15th October 2012

The red kite was once a common sight across Britain and Ireland, until around 200 years ago when they were persecuted to extinction here. In 2007, the RSPB NI, Golden Eagle Trust and Welsh Kite Trust began an ambitious project to bring these birds back to our skies.

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In the Ring of Gullion – Gap ‘o the North Discovery Walk

Posted on: 28th September 2012

Discover the untouched landscapes of South Armagh by exploring the ring dyke hills of The Ring of Gullion; learn about the history and enjoy the craic.

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Helicopter arrives at Slieve Gullion

Posted on: 10th September 2012

Newry and Mourne District Council received funding from the European Regional Development Fund, INTERREG IVA Programme through the CASA Project. This project is managed by CASA (Castleblaney/South Armagh) Partnership who secured £1.3million funding development.

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DRAGON AWOL ON SAFARI

Posted on: 1st August 2012

Finally all has been revealed; following the bizarre footprints in the pavement, the bones discovered at Slieve Gullion, the large egg at Grounded Espresso Bar and the frequent dragon sightings…Sticky Fingers have announced that there is to be a Dragon Safari at Slieve Gullion on 3rd-5th August 2pm-5pm.

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COUNCIL ISSUE COMMUNITY ALERT NOTICE

Posted on: 26th July 2012

Recent goings on in Newry and the surrounding area have resulted in the council issuing a “Community Dragon Alert”.

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Ring of Gullion secures Heritage Lottery Fund support

Posted on: 19th July 2012

Newry and Mourne District Council has received an earmarked first-round pass¹ of £980,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) through its Landscape Partnership (LP) programme² for the Ring of Gullion project, it was announced today.

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BUTTERFLY WARNING AS DELUGE TAKES TOLL

Posted on: 11th July 2012

Butterfly Conservation NI and the Ring of Gullion are once again to team up. This time we are asking everyone to get involved in the Big Butterfly Count between the 14th July and 5th August. The survey only takes 15 minutes and is lots of fun.

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Council call on Von Merkel to investigate suspected ‘Dragon Footprints’

Posted on: 10th July 2012

Slieve Gullion is once again at the centre of controversy this week following the council’s decision to bring in expert help.

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Ring of Gullion Red Squirrel Group Established

Posted on: 9th July 2012

The newly formed Ring of Gullion Red Squirrel Group met for their first ever AGM at Slieve Gullion Courtyard last…

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Summer Fly by Night

Posted on: 27th June 2012

As part of the UK and Ireland wide Moth Night 2012, Butterfly Conservation NI teamed up with with The Ring of Gullion Officer for Newry and Mourne District Council to find out what creatures can be found around the mountains.

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Barn Owls in the Ring of Gullion

Posted on: 27th June 2012

The barn owl is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic species, but unfortunately one of the most endangered, with less than 30 to 55 breeding pairs estimated to be left in Northern Ireland.

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