Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Hamilton launches new online service to mark 150th anniversary of birth and death records

Posted on: 10th April 2014

Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA today launched a new online service, for searching family history, to mark the 150th anniversary…

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Cross-border community meeting about scramblers

Posted on: 2nd April 2014

A new alliance of farmers, walkers and conservationists has come together to combat serious damage being done by scramblers and…

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Clermont and Anglesey Mountain – A special place…

Posted on: 1st April 2014

Clermont and Anglesey Mountain was declared as an ASSI on the 31st March 2014 because of its heathland habitats. These…

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Exciting times At Slieve Gullion – life-size Red Squirrel Spotted!

Posted on: 10th October 2013

There was great excitement at Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Saturday 5th October with the first sightings of a life size Red Squirrel in the Ring of Gullion Area. The Red Squirrel is the newest addition to the INTERREG IVA -funded Action for Biodiversity project.

As part of National Red Squirrel Week, the Ring of Gullion Red Squirrel Group joined forces with the Ring of Gullion team, the INTERREG IVA -funded Action for Biodiversity project, and the Biodiversity Officer for Newry and Mourne District Council to raise awareness of Red Squirrels in the Ring of Gullion area.

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Funding pours in for Sticky Fingers event

Posted on: 6th October 2013

"We have also recently secured a further £259,000 from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board for a Living Storybook project at Slieve Gullion. The Giants’ Lair project which is being devised with Newry and Mourne District Council will see the first children’s interactive arts play space devised to take children through an imaginative adventure inspired by local myths and legends,” added the CEO.

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Red Squirrel Celebration at Slieve Gullion

Posted on: 29th September 2013

Red Squirrel Family Day

To celebrate Red Squirrel Week, Newry and Mourne District Council have teamed up with the Ring of Gullion Red Squirrel Group to offer a wild day out for all at Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Saturday 5th October from 11.00am-2.00pm. Come along to this free event to learn more about our furry native red squirrels and autumn in the park and if your lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of one!

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Celebrating Successful Ring of Gullion Get Outdoors Extravaganza!

Posted on: 22nd September 2013

The event started with the Gap of the North Walking Group lead walk. The walking group provided 100 participations from…

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European Heritage Open Day celebrated with a tour around the Ring of Gullion

Posted on: 14th September 2013

Elaine McAlinden who attended with her son and mother stated:- “We had a fabulous time on our tour. The guide…

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Fancy a Ramble?

Posted on: 12th September 2013

The ‘Gap of the North, Hill Walking Club’ has been in existence for just over two years and its membership…

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Hot off the press the Ring of Gullion’s latest Newsletter!

Posted on: 9th September 2013

The newsletter can be downloaded from the website www.ringofgullion.org website or paper copies can be picked up from the Slieve…

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Snap happy in Slieve Gullion!

Posted on: 7th September 2013

Newry and Mourne District Council teamed up with Enda Flynn to provide a free Heritage Photography Workshop on Saturday 7th…

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The Ring of Gullion Get Outdoors Extravaganza!

Posted on: 6th September 2013

Newry and Mourne District Council and Outdoor Recreation NI have teamed up to encourage the public to get outdoors and try something new on Sunday 22nd September 2013.

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