Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

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.

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!

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…

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…

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.

Another Mothtastic night Tiger hunting!!

Posted on: 11th August 2013

Families came from as far as the Cooley mountains to learn more about Butterflies and Moths in their gardens at the Ring of Gullion Event on Thursday 8th August in Jonesborough’s Pastoral Centre. And they weren’t disappointed with the elusive Garden Tiger moth, the colourful rainbow-like Mother of Pearl Moth and even a moth that looked very much like bird poo! found as part of the night’s adventures!