Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

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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BIG FIND AT SLIEVE 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.”

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Walkers rewarded with great views on the Summit of 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.

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Northern Ireland Tourist Board visit the Ring of 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.

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