Latest News from the Ring of Gullion

Attenborough: ‘Watching butterflies is good for you!’

Posted on: 20th July 2018

Get out for the Big Butterfly Count, it’s good for them and it’s good for you. The Count runs from 20 July to 12 August. Taking part in the Count is easy - find a sunny spot anywhere in the UK and spend 15 minutes counting the butterflies you see and then submit sightings online at www.bigbutterflycount.org or via the free Big Butterfly Count app.

Bluebell Lane Glamping off to a flying start

Posted on: 17th July 2018

One of the Ring of Gullion’s latest tourism initiatives, Bluebell Lane Glamping site near Mullaghbane, is off to a flying…

Ring of Gullion Needs your Vote

Posted on: 29th June 2018

The Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership Scheme (LPS) in South Armagh, is delighted to announce that it is through to the finals in the National Lottery Awards.

The programme was selected by a national panel as one of seven out of an initial 700 across the UK to get to the finals of the Best Environmental Project. But the rest is now up to you, the next stage is an open vote by the public, through the National Lottery Website, through social media and by phone and the project needs you to vote. Click www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/project/ring-gullion-landscape-partnership-scheme to vote now, or ring 08448369687 or tweet using the Hashtag #NLARingofGullion.

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.

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.

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.