Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Announce Further Geopark Project Community Events

Posted on: 11th June 2018

The Geopark Project team at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a further series of public community events for 2018. The team will have a presence at a number of annual festivals and events that are scheduled to take place over the coming months. From June to September, if you are out and about at any of the following events you will be able to catch up with the Geopark Project team, who will be sharing information and engaging with visitors to answer any queries.

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Are you interested in getting involved in the Next Chapter?

Posted on: 31st May 2018

Introducing The Next Chapter …a new project targeting women to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict. The Next Chapter aims to improve the representation of women in public and political life and contribute to a more gender-sensitive society in Northern Ireland and the border regions of the Republic of Ireland.

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Rural Community Awards- Sustainable Village of the Year

Posted on: 31st May 2018

The Rural Community Awards help improve community spirit within rural neighbourhoods. There is a total prize fund of £6,000 on offer, with six prizes of £1,000 being awarded to help and support those communities working to improve their respective areas.

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Invitation to Geopark Project Guest Lecture by Dr Kirstin Lemon

Posted on: 8th May 2018

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invite you to attend a guest lecture in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre in Newry on Thursday 10th May 2018 from 7pm to 8pm. The ‘Tale of Two Oceans’ Guest Lecture will be delivered by Dr Kirstin Lemon from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland.

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Views of Gullion Art Exhibition

Posted on: 4th May 2018

A new display of landscape paintings from local artist Conor Ó Daighre, depicting Ireland's mystery mountain, Slieve Gullion, as it is seen from the surrounding townlands of South Armagh and Dundalk has just opened in the 3rd Place Cafe, in Market Square Dundalk. The exhibition runs until 8th June and is open from 8.30 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday.

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Innovative New Ways to Discover our Heritage

Posted on: 27th April 2018

Two innovative new ways for tourists and locals to find out about their heritage are being installed at Camlough Lake…

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Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme

Posted on: 26th April 2018

The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme is now open. The grant takes a fresh approach to improving our local environment and building a sense of pride in our local communities.

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Camp Gullion first international summer camp to come to South Armagh

Posted on: 16th April 2018

Running from the 1st to the 13th July 2018 (inclusive), Camp Gullion will bring fifty primary and first-year secondary school children from Barcelona to the Mullaghbane where, with fifty local children of the same age, they will participate in a two-week language exchange programme.

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Sharing Expertise at Tourism Industry Event

Posted on: 11th April 2018

Highlights of Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Mountains, Myths and Maritime Tourism Industry Day.

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UNESCO Global Geopark: Open Days – Celebrating Earth Heritage, Sustaining Local Communiites

Posted on: 4th April 2018

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is moving forward with plans to establish a UNESCO Global Geopark in the district's three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); Mourne, Ring of Gullion and Strangford & Lecale.

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2018 online Single Application now open

Posted on: 5th March 2018

The Online Single Application service for 2018 is now open, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced. DAERA will not be issuing paper versions of the Single Application this year.

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