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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.
View more info on BUTTERFLY WARNING AS DELUGE TAKES TOLL
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.
View more info on Council call on Von Merkel to investigate suspected ‘Dragon Footprints’
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…
View more info on Ring of Gullion Red Squirrel Group Established
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.
View more info on Summer Fly by Night
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.
View more info on Barn Owls in the Ring of Gullion
Posted on: 22nd June 2012
A local businessman has been left aghast after discovering a large footprint at the front of his store. Declan McChesney, owner of Cahill Brothers in Hill Street could not have imagined what awaited him outside his store in the early hours of Monday, “Well, you’re not going to believe this but just as I was coming in to work yesterday morning, I looked down and there was this massive footprint in the beautiful new streetscape here in Hill Street.”
View more info on BIG FIND AT SLIEVE GULLION!!
Posted on: 18th May 2012
On Saturday past, as part of the ongoing series of events run by the Ring of Gullion, walkers were guided up the slopes of Slieve Gullion. Walkers from far (Korea!) and near (Drumintee) were led to the summit by guide Fiona Mullan. Walkers heard about the myths and legends of Slieve Gullion, it’s volcanic past and the archaeology draped on all sides.
View more info on Walkers rewarded with great views on the Summit of Slieve Gullion
Posted on: 9th May 2012
The Ring of Gullion played host to a delegation from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) at the weekend. NITB were keen to visit the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in order for them to sell the area to potential tourists.
View more info on Northern Ireland Tourist Board visit the Ring of Gullion
Posted on: 21st April 2012
The Ring of Gullion with Newry and Mourne District Council are hosting another fantastic amateur Photography Competition in the Ring…
View more info on Second Annual Ring of Gullion Photography Competition 2012
Posted on: 23rd December 2011
There’s something deeply rewarding about visiting one of our remote megalithic sites, writes Sheila Ryan from the Irish Times.
View more info on Irish Times: Mystery and magic in megalithic Ireland
Posted on: 22nd December 2011
The Ice Queen put Santa in a deep sleep but the children help find fairy charms all over Slieve Gullion and wakened Santa Claus to save Christmas
View more info on Winter Wonderland – Ice Queen loses!
Posted on: 14th December 2011
Environment Minister Alex Attwood launches The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Action Plan 2011-2016 on the 20th anniversary of the designation of an AONB at the Slieve Gullion Courtyard in South Armagh on Wednesday 14th December.
View more info on Launch of Ring of Gullion Management Plan
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DfC Small Grants for Volunteering – Now open for Applications
Ring of Gullion AONB
Crossmaglen Community Centre,
O’Fiaich Square,
Crossmaglen,
BT35 9AA.
Tel: +44 (0)28 3082 8592
Slieve Gullion Forest Park: +44 (0)28 3025 6670
Newry Visitor Information Centre: +44 (0)28 3031 3170
Email: info@ringofgullion.org
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