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Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival4 to 31 August 2019
Ring of Gullion, the place to be this August.
Join us this August in beautiful and charismatic South Armagh for EPIC experiences and adventures. With our wide range of events, there is something for everyone. Check out our website www.ringofgullion.org/events for even more events, up to date information and booking.
Arts & Crafts
Bus Tours
Family Friendly
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Fused Glass Ogham Workshop Sunday 4 4
Fused Glass Lantern Workshop Sunday 25 10
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Lazy Galivant Over Gullion Saturday 3 & 4 Wedneday 7
South Armagh: An Alternative View Tuesday 6 4
Historical Coach Tour of the Ring of Gullion Saturday 10, 5 Wednesday 14 – Wednesday 28
Slieve Gullion Murder Mystery Experience Saturday 10 5
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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Training Every Sunday 4
Wild Wednesdays – Pond Dipping Wednesday 14 5
Geotastic Extravaganza Saturday 17 8
Wild Wednesdays – Nature Detectives Wednesday 21 9
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Guided Walks/Hikes
Health & Well-Being
Something a Bit Different
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Famine Wall Hike Sunday 11 5
Booley Site Hike Sunday 18 8
Gap o’ the North Walk Tuesday 20 8
A Wander Through the Centuries Tuesday 20 8
The Hidden History of Mythical Mullaghbane Thursday 22 9
Historical Hike – The Last Mountain Community Sunday 25 9
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Feeding Your Senses Saturday 24 9
Celtic Footsteps Saturday 31 10
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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Training Every Sunday 4
Céilí Dancing at Lúnasa Friday 30 10
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Join local artist, Tracey McVerry, for a one-day beginners’ workshop in glass fusing. Learn the various techniques required to create your own individual piece to take home. Home-cooked lunch and refreshments provided.
Date: Sunday 4Time: 10am–3pmVenue: White/Rock Glass Studio, 11 Whiterock Rd, Ballintemple, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0AWCost: £90 – Booking essentialContact: Tracey, T: +4477 3226 4848E: [email protected]
Fused Glass Ogham Workshop
Explore the highlights of Slieve Gullion mountain on this Lazy Galivant and take in the impressive scenery of the Ring of Gullion. Local guides will delight you with stories of the mountain from its ancient origins to its modern human history; including tales of the Ulster hero, Cú Chulainn and how the US Army used the mountain for training before deployment in WWII.
Date: Saturday 3 & Wednesday 7 Time: 10am–12noon, 12.30pm–2.30pm & 3pm–5pmDeparts: Slieve Gullion Forest Park coach bay, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: Adults £10 / Concession £7.50Contact: Anne, T: +4479 1902 6856E: [email protected]
Lazy Galivant over Gullion
An all-day coach tour of South Armagh, concentrating on the area impacted by The Plantation of Ulster (1609) and the subsequent plantations and disturbances in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The tour will visit the highlights of the northern and western sections of South Armagh.
Date: Tuesday 6 Time: 10am–5pmDeparts: Bagenal’s Castle Carpark, Castle Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2BY Cost: Adults £15 / Concession £12 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Kevin, T: +4428 3087 8453E: [email protected]
South Armagh: An Alternative View
Do you have what it takes to survive a Zombie Apocalypse? If not, come along to a session and learn how to survive Doomsday from our bush craft survival expert. This event is aimed at young people and adults; under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Date: Sunday 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10am–2pmVenue: Red Branch Bushcraft, 163 Longfield Road, Carrickastickan, Forkhill, BT35 9SECost: £20 / £50 for family of four – Booking essentialContact: Diarmuid, T: +3538 7615 9380E: [email protected]: www.redbranchbushcraft.co.uk
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Training
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On 20 Jan 1852 Meredith Chambre, landlord and magistrate, was shot by Ribbonmen at Drumintee. Did he survive? Who committed the crime and why? The circumstances surrounding the shooting are hotly disputed to this day. Join your local guide, Seamus, who will take you by bus, to the key sites of the story, bringing the tale to life.
Date: Saturday 10 Time: 12noon–2.30pmDeparts: Slieve Gullion Forest Park coach bay, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SW Cost: £5 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Seamus, T: +3538 7367 1861E: [email protected]
Slieve Gullion Murder Mystery Experience
Fully guided coach tour, taking in the most impressive sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion has to offer. Experience the breathtaking landscape and the rich natural, archaeological and cultural heritage of the area. Tickets can be bought from Newry Visitor Information Centre or paid for on the day.
Date: Saturday 10, Wednesday 14, Saturday 17, Wednesday 21, Wednesday 28Time: 10.30am–4.30pmDeparts: Bagenal’s Castle Carpark, Castle Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2BY Cost: Adults £15 / Concession £12 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Therese, T: +4428 3082 8590E: [email protected]
Historical Coach Tour of the Ring of Gullion
Visit the infamous Famine Walls of Slieve Gullion mountain and hear gruesome tales of the hardships suffered by those who built them. Most of this hike will take place on steep, rough, open mountain; hiking boots are essential, a walking pole and a reasonable level of fitness are recommended.
Date: Sunday 11 Time: 10am–1.30pmDeparts: Visitor Information Office, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: £5 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Seamus, T: +3538 7367 1861E: [email protected]
Famine Wall Hike
Discover what unusual creatures dwell beneath the surface of the Slieve Gullion ponds. Learn how to identify the different creatures that live there and compare the Courtyard Pond with the Dragonfly Pond. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Date: Wednesday 14 Time: 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pmVenue: Courtyard pond, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: Free – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Alison, T: +4428 3082 8594E: [email protected]
Wild Wednesdays – Pond Dipping
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Maggy’s Leap
Annsborough
Bloody Bridge
Cranfield Point
Murlough
Seeconnell
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Greencastle
Flagstaff
Derrymore
Burren
Attical
Greenore
Ferguson’sIrish Linen
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LoughRoss
LoughGall
LowryLake
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DonardForest
TollymoreForest Park
CastlewellanForest Park
GosfordForest Park
KilbroneyPark
RostrevorForest
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SpelgaDam
Slieve GullionForest Park
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Killinchy
Balloo
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Cloughey
Ballykinler
Ardglass
Killough
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ArdsPeninsula
Drumaness
Annacloy
Ballyhornan
Warrenpoint
Newry
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White Rock Glass Studio
Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Red Branch Bushcraft
Tí Chulainn
Fr Barney King Wood
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M1 M1M1
Rostrevor
Killowen
Kilkeel
Ballymartin
Annalong
Newcastle
Rathfriland
Hilltown
Mayobridge
Banbridge
Dromore
Dromara The Spa
Kilcoo
Bessbrook
Crossmaglen
Cullyhanna
Forkhill
Meigh
Jonnesborough
Newtownhamilton
Belleeks
Scarva
Gilford
LoughbricklandKatesbridge
Creggan
Mullaghbane
Armagh
Markethill
Dundalk
Omeath
Carlingford
Portadown
Craigavon
Lurgan
Lisburn
Tandragee
Tyrella
Hillsborough
Camlough
Carlingford Lough
Dundrum Bay
StrangfordLough
Mourne MountainsRing of
Gullion
B10
B10
B3
B7
B7
B7
B1
B7B7
B6
B6
B2
B173
B176
B7
B77
B178
B7
B8
B8
B8
B27
B27
B180
B180
A27
B3
B3
B2
B113
B134
B30
B134
B133
B30
B135
B25
B2
B25B25
B25
B17
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Maggy’s Leap
Annsborough
Bloody Bridge
Cranfield Point
Murlough
Seeconnell
CranfieldBeach
Greencastle
Flagstaff
Derrymore
Burren
Attical
Greenore
Ferguson’sIrish Linen
BrontëHomeland
Slieve Donard
SlieveCommedaghSlieve
BearnaghCoveMountain
Chimney Rock MountainSlieve Muck
Slieve Lamagan
Shanlieve Slieve BinnianWee Binnian
Slieve Gullion
LeganannyMountainSlievenaboley
Mountain
CamloughMountain
CarlingfordMountain
Knockiveagh
Finlieve
Slievemartin
Rocky Mountain
Knockshee
Slievenisky
Slievegarran
Slieve CroobRiver Bann
River Lagan
Newry Canal
Sh
imna River
Kil k
e el R
iver
Newry River
Cla nrye River
Cregga
n River
Forkhill River
Cully Water W
hite
W
a t er
B
lac ks
taff
Rive
r Q uoile R iv er
Ri ver Black water
LoughErne
LoughAghery
LoughHenney
BowLough
CreevyLough
DairyLough
McAuley’sLake
EoughinislandLake
CleaLakes
LoughMoney
CorbeatLough
LoughbricklandLake
LoughRoss
LoughGall
LowryLake
Castle DillonLake
DonardForest
TollymoreForest Park
CastlewellanForest Park
GosfordForest Park
KilbroneyPark
RostrevorForest
SilentValley
SpelgaDam
Slieve GullionForest Park
CamloughLake
FathomForest
MourneWood
AnnalongWood
Lough IslandReavy
DrumkeeraghForest
RowallaneGarden
M1 Northfrom Dublin
M1 Southfrom Belfast
SaltIslandGores
IslandCastleIsland
IslandTaggart
Islandmore
MaheeIsland
ConleyIsland
ChapelIsland
GunsIsland
A25
A25
A25
A2
A2
A2
A50
A2
A2
A2
A50
A50
A26A26
A50
A24
A28A27
A25
A29
A29
A37
A24
A29
A29
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Slieve PatrickCastlemahon Mt
Dundrum
Castlewellan
Ballynahinch
Seaforde
Clough
Bryansford
CarryduffBallygowan
Saintfield
Crossgar
Downpatrick
Killyleagh
Strangford
Portaferry
Ballyhalbert
Moneyreagh
Portavogie
Kircubbin
Lisbane
Whiterock
Killinchy
Balloo
Shrigley
DarraghCross
Cloughey
Ballykinler
Ardglass
Killough
LECALE
ArdsPeninsula
Drumaness
Annacloy
Ballyhornan
Warrenpoint
Newry
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Bagenal’s Castle
Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Faughart Graveyard
Old CoI Jonesborough
The HutMeigh
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Join Seamus for a guided hike on Slieve Gullion Mountain to learn about the ancient summer tradition of booleying and visit the sites used. This hike will take place on open mountain with sections of boggy ground; hiking boots are essential.
Date: Sunday 18Time: 10am–2pmDeparts: Visitor Information Office, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: £5 – Booking essentialContact: Seamus, T: +3538 7367 1861E: [email protected]
Booley Site Hike
Dinosaurs are coming alive at Slieve Gullion! A T-Rex has been spotted prowling around the Walled Garden. Are you brave enough to track him down? Come to Gullion to learn about dinomite dinosaurs, vicious volcanoes, earth-shattering earthquakes and other wonders of our planet. You can even get your picture taken with Roary the T-Rex – if you’re brave enough.
Date: Saturday 17 Time: 11am–5pmVenue: Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: FreeContact: Alison, T: +4428 3082 8594E: [email protected]
Geotastic Extravaganza
Enjoy a historical walk back through time. Visit ancient and current monuments of the Christian era. You will be led on this journey by Venora, a Ring of Gullion Ambassador, and Seamus a local historian. During your walk you will learn about the historical importance of this area in the 1600’s and its impact on present day history. You’ll visit Faughart graveyard, Moyry Castle and the Kilnasaggart stone and develop a fascinating and humorous insight into both the spiritual and historical history of this area.
Date: Tuesday 20 Time: 2pm–4.30pmDeparts: Faughart Graveyard, Faughart Upper, Co LouthCost: £10 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Venora, T: +3538 7647 9715E: [email protected] Seamus, T: +3538 7367 1861E: [email protected]
Gap o’ the North Walk
Join local historian, Kevin Murphy, for a leisurely walk, meandering around the townlands surrounding the village of Mullaghbane. Along the way you’ll peer into holes in every hedge to unearth the story of the last six thousand years. It was the poet Art Mac Binead, buried in the local graveyard, who said that in this area you could “kick any stone and history leaps up at you”. Come along and you’ll “kick stones” for about three hours.
Date: Tuesday 20 Time: 6.30pm–9.30pmDeparts: Tí Chulainn, Bog Road, Maphoner, Mullaghbane, BT35 9TTCost: £5 – Booking essentialContact: Kevin, T: +4428 3087 8453E: [email protected]
A Wander Through the Centuries
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Come along for a guided nature walk through Fr Barney King Wood. Explore among the leaves and leaf litter and discover the hidden creatures that share the forest with the bigger plants and animals.
Date: Wednesday 21Time: 2pm–4pmVenue: Fr Barney King Wood, beside St Brigid’s Church, Glassdrummond, Glasdrumman, Crossmaglen, BT35 9DYCost: Free – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Alison, T: +4428 3082 8594E: [email protected]
Wild Wednesdays – Nature Detectives
Join Ambassador and guide, Venora, on a linear guided walk of Mullaghbane, showcasing its hidden history – past and present. This walk gives you an opportunity to visit the little-known Mass rock, hear the sinister history of the Barracks and the Meeting Place, and view stunning landscapes of the Ring of Gullion, overlooking this unique village.
Date: Thurday 22 Time: 2pm–4.30pmDeparts: Tí Chulainn, Bog Road, Maphoner, Mullaghbane, BT35 9TTCost: £5Contact: Venora, T: +3538 7647 9715E: [email protected]
The Hidden History of Mythical Mullaghbane
Join experienced local guide, Venora, and meditation coach, Ann, on a sensory, historical and storytelling journey through the gentle slopes of Feede Mountain, Jonesborough. Hear the history of the local area and develop your appreciation and awareness of nature, walking through a quiet wooded area. Listen to stories of the mighty warriors, Cú Chulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhail who roamed the mountains of Cooley and Gullion. Finish your tour with a visit to a food artisan in his quirky farmhouse, and mindfully enjoy a relaxing home-produced lunch (suitable for vegans).
Date: Saturday 24Time: 11am–2.30pmDeparts: Old Church of Ireland, Church Hill, Foughilletra, Jonesborough, BT35 8SG (opposite the Carrickdale Hotel)Cost: £40 / €45 – Booking essentialContact: Ann, T: +4478 1683 5147E: [email protected] Venora, T: +3538 7647 9715E: [email protected]: www.xhale.biz
Feeding Your Senses
Join Seamus for a guided hike on Slieve Gullion Mountain to learn about the last mountain community that lived on Slieve Gullion. This hike will take place on open mountain with rough ground, hiking boots are essential.
Date: Sunday 25 Time: 10am–1pmDeparts: Visitor Information Office, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: £5 – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Seamus, T: +3538 7367 1861E: [email protected]
Historical Hike – The Last Mountain Community
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Join local artist, Tracey McVerry, for a one-day beginners’ workshop in glass fusing. Explore the beautiful medium of fused glass and learn the various techniques required to create your own individual lantern to take home. Home-cooked lunch and refreshments provided.
Date: Sunday 25 Time: 10am–3pmVenue: White/Rock Glass Studio, 11 Whiterock Rd, Ballintemple, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0AWCost: £120 – Booking essentialContact: Tracey, T: +4477 3226 4848E: [email protected]
Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
Join us in celebrating the end of Lúnasa with a céilí and tea-dance. The wonderful Ring of Gullion Traditional Arts Partnership will perform a series of traditional céilí dances with a caller to walk you through the steps. A light supper and refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 30 Time:7pm–10pmVenue: The Hut, Forkhill Rd, Meigh, BT35 8SLCost: £10 – Booking essentialContact: Ann, T: +4478 1683 5147E: [email protected]: www.xhale.biz
Céilí Dancing at Lúnasa
Walk in the footsteps of one of Ireland’s first female saints. Begin your experience with a restorative mindful walk in Slieve Gullion Forest. Rest for refreshments in a quirky Second World War hut. Feel the sacred stillness at the sites of Killeavy Churches, founded in 450 by St Moninne. Follow an ancient path up to a pre-Christian holy well. Connect with the panoramic landscape below through a guided mindfulness meditation. Relax at a food artisan’s cottage and immerse yourself in a sensory food experience. This is the perfect slow adventure where you will feel restored, re-connected and re-energised. You will leave with the gifts of meditation and a jar of award winning lemon curd.
Date: Saturday 31 Time: 10am–4pmDeparts: Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Annahaia, Meigh, BT35 8SWCost: £55 / €60 (includes a gourmet lunch) – Booking essential, via websiteContact: Ann, T: +4478 1683 5147E: [email protected], T: +3538 7647 9715E: [email protected]: www.xhale.biz
Celtic Footsteps
...visit our website for more!There are too many excellent events to fit into this guide so visit
c www.ringofgullion.org/events for a full list of everything going on.
These events are part of the Mourne Gullion Strangford proposed UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Booking informationEvents can be booked directly with providers via their
individual websites, where given, or by following the links provided on the Ring of Gullion event pages. Alternatively,
you can search for many of the events on EventBrite.
Places to stayWhy not come and stay in the
fantastic Ring of Gullion for a few days, whilst you attend our
Lúnasa Festival?
Things to doPlaces to visit and things to
do between events.
Experience Gullion!
Ring of Gullion,the place to be this August.
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of any company, individual or firm mentioned, or in the event of any company, individual or firm ceasing to trade, is hereby excluded. ©2019.
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