Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Towards a New Common Chapter: Evaluation Seminar

Posted on: 5th March 2019

On the 28th of March 10:00am – 2:30pm representatives from community organisations in Northern Ireland and Ireland, along with representatives from England, Scotland and Wales, will come together at NICVA in Belfast to reach agreement on a final version of the New Common Chapter for Cooperation Within and Between these Islands.

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Can you help us record spring flowering plants?

Posted on: 4th March 2019

Calling all plant recorders, National Biodiversity Data Centre are delighted to be running their spring flowering plants project again this year .

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Co-operation Fund with Northern Ireland

Posted on: 4th March 2019

During 2019 the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will operate a Scheme of funding support, for Projects which seek to enhance, celebrate or commemorate the artistic, cultural, musical, film or heritage of the Island of Ireland on a North/South basis.

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President Higgins visits An Tobar Community Wellness Centre and Social Farm

Posted on: 4th March 2019

On Thursday March 7th President Higgins will visit An Tobar Community Wellness Centre and Social Farm at Silverbridge.

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Newry Outdoor Sports Hub Development- Public Consultation

Posted on: 12th February 2019

Newry Mourne & Down District Council has submitted an application to Sport NI for the Multi Sports Facility Fund to develop an outdoor sports hub at Newry Leisure Centre.

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Antibiotics training days for NI dairy farmers

Posted on: 5th February 2019

A number of workshops focusing on 'Responsible Use of Antibiotics in the Dairy Herd’, have been organised by CAFRE, in partnership with Animal Health & Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI), to be delivered throughout Northern Ireland over the coming months, by qualified veterinary surgeons.

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The Responsible Business Awards

Posted on: 5th February 2019

The Responsible Business Awards seek to recognise and reward firms in Northern Ireland that are embracing the journey to build better workforces, create a sustainable economy and healthy communities. In other words, to be a responsible business. They are open to organisations – large and small – from any sector from across Northern Ireland.

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Views of Gullion at Newry Arts Centre

Posted on: 5th February 2019

An exhibition of oil paintings by Conor Ó Daighre exploring Ireland’s mystery mountain from the surrounding townlands of South Armagh and North Louth in Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry for the month of February 2019.

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Registration for Organisers for European Heritage Open Days 2019

Posted on: 4th February 2019

The Historic Environment Division from Department for Communities are excited to be underway with the preparations for 2019 European Heritage Open Days.

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Women in the Archives Project- Search for Groups

Posted on: 28th January 2019

Women in the Archives is a joint initiative between the Linen Hall Library and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland to uncover hidden women’s voices from their archives.

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Northern Ireland Business Start Programme (Go For It)

Posted on: 28th January 2019

Get help to start your new business with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. If you are thinking of starting your own business you can access a comprehensive package of support for your new business idea through the ‘Go for it’ Programme. They can help you get the advice and assistance required to drive your business forward.

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Grow Your Business

Posted on: 28th January 2019

Newry Mourne and Down District Council are offering local SME's an opportunity to join their business mentoring programme. NMD Business Growth will provide you with practical advice to overcome barriers and help you to identify, target and exploit new business opportunities.

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