Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Launch of Gullion Echoes – a book of poetry and prose and accompanying DVD of selected readings

Posted on: 30th August 2016

Gullion Echoes arose out of a series of workshops conducted earlier this year in Crossmaglen (organised and funded by the Ring of Gullion) and in Tí Chulainn (organised by Cuimhneamh and funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland as supported by the National Lottery).

Riverfly Partnership’s National Photography Competition

Posted on: 18th August 2016

The Riverfly Partnership is excited to launch its 2016 national photography competition ‘Riverflies’* on 30th June 2016. Digital photographs are invited from amateur and professional photographers featuring ‘Riverflies’ in a natural freshwater habitat setting.

The Poetry Society’s National Poetry Competition Now Open

Posted on: 2nd August 2016

There are ten monetary prizes to be won through this year's annual National Poetry Competition.

Original poetry entries are welcome from across the world for this year's National Poetry Competition. The competition is one of Britain's top single poem competitions. Each poem entered is judged anonymously. This competition is administered by the Poetry Society; a charity that champions British poetry both at home and overseas.

Slieve Gullion Forest Park Scoops Top Award

Posted on: 1st July 2016

The NI4kids Family Awards were held on 27th June in Belfast City Hall. Cool FMs Gareth Stewart hosted the glitzy movie themed ceremony with paparazzi, popcorn and red carpets. The awards were started five years ago in honour of all the amazing places and people who put families with young children first. After hundreds of nominations from across the country were submitted, and a tense judging period the winners were announced.

Sport NI – Active Awards – Small Grants Programme Now Open

Posted on: 27th June 2016

Active Awards is an exchequer funded small grants programme primarily aimed at grassroots community based sport. The programme aims to prioritise investment in sports clubs, community groups and governing bodies of sport, especially those based in areas of greatest need that will deliver increases in sports participation amongst the identified target groups.

Hot of the Press – Lúnasa Festival 2016 Events Guide

Posted on: 10th June 2016

Highlights of our upcoming Lúnasa Festival 2016