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  1. Forest Activities
    With plenty of fun for all the family, from Stories on the Mountains to Family Treasure Hunts. Come with us as we go into the woods in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  2. Experience Activity & Adventure
    Come and try out 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill-seekers alike in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.
  3. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On.

This Week

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

21st February 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

26th February 2025

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Painting with Martin McParland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class one | Tutor: Martin McParland

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

This painting course by Martin McParland in Downpatrick is aimed at both beginners and those who…

PAUL CURRIE ‘MIRROR PAUL’
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

6th February 2025-1st March 2025

This exhibition is about looking, observing and dissecting the many layers of humanity that Paul…

Nest box in Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Workshops last 20 minutes and run every half hour.

22nd February 2025

Celebrate National Nest box week in Castlewellan Forest Park by making your own nest box to take…

Large group on Tour
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Shelagh Henry

10th November 2024-23rd February 2025

Experience the Flight of the Red Kite as the Kites gather together and wheel and soar around a…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Poster of Gerry Kelly in Conversation with Paul Clark
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st February 2025

Join us on Friday 21st February at 7:30pm Paul Clark in Conversation with Gerry Kelly Paul Clarke

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class | Tutor: Martin McParland

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

Gentle Hatha Yoga - the focus of this class is primarily to connect the breath and the body in a…

Breath & Sound with Guided Mediatation and Cacao
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

The Breath & Sound experience is a sacred journey back to yourself—a soul reset that offers space…

valentine workshop
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

Celebrate the season of love and friendship in our February workshop, Love & Kindness!

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Poster for Townlands of South Armagh Zoom Talk

Openings

Season

26th February 2025

Join Úna Walsh from the comfort of your home as she spends the evening embarking on a journey of…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th February 2025

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Afternoon Tea in Montalto House with Tour
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

Feel like a Georgian guest at Montalto House. Enjoy an elegant traditional afternoon tea all hand…

A family of four coming walking through the wardrobe in Narnia at Kilbroney Park.
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

23rd February 2025

Prepare to fall head over heels for our furry friends! Let's go on a wild mammal scavenger hunt,…

Luke Kelly in concert
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open at 7pm)

21st February 2025

The Legend of Luke Kelly at Down Arts Centre is an authentic show celebrating the life and songs of…

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

Next Week

Poster for Guided Walk through Creggan Churchyard
LocationCreggan

Openings

Season

2nd March 2025

Join Úna Walsh on the first Sunday of every month in Creggan Graveyard for a living history tour. …

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

26th February 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

28th February 2025

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Painting with Martin McParland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class one | Tutor: Martin McParland

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

This painting course by Martin McParland in Downpatrick is aimed at both beginners and those who…

PAUL CURRIE ‘MIRROR PAUL’
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

6th February 2025-1st March 2025

This exhibition is about looking, observing and dissecting the many layers of humanity that Paul…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 1, 8, 22, 29 March 2025

1st March 2025-29th March 2025

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

An up close picture of a frog being held in two people's hands, at the Wonders of Wildlife event in Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

2nd March 2025

Join the wild crew at Slieve Gullion for a jaw-dropping animal extravaganza! In the Walled Garden…

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class | Tutor: Martin McParland

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

Gentle Hatha Yoga - the focus of this class is primarily to connect the breath and the body in a…

Food & Wine evening
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

28th February 2025

Join us at Harbour House, Newcastle for a Mediterranean wine adventure from the rolling hills of…

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Poster for Townlands of South Armagh Zoom Talk

Openings

Season

26th February 2025

Join Úna Walsh from the comfort of your home as she spends the evening embarking on a journey of…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th February 2025

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Image of Cut Rubber -  described as a “high energy indie garage rock band with a punky twist.”
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open from 7pm)

1st March 2025

This is Cut Rubber’s first return to Down Arts Centre since opening for Downpatrick legends Ash in…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Image showing the goal post at night with the floods turned on. Under the lights by Maria Connolly
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Bar available from 7pm)

28th February 2025

Josh Blair was never any good at team sports, that is until he joins Validus Grammar and goes along…

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

Next Month

Poster for Guided Walk through Creggan Churchyard
LocationCreggan

Openings

Season

2nd March 2025

Join Úna Walsh on the first Sunday of every month in Creggan Graveyard for a living history tour. …

Poster for Spring Equinox Sunrise Event Annaghmare Court Cairn
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

Join Úna Walsh in a living history experience for a sunrise event at Annaghmare Neolithic Court…

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

5th March 2025-26th March 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

5th March 2025-26th March 2025

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

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Make your day

  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Our theatres, art centres and galleries are home to a busy calendar of events and festivals. Whether you’re a lover of musicals, or an art history buff, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
  2. Sports Events
    Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has been the scenic backdrop to a number of world-class sporting events. Northern Ireland is home to international sporting superstars, like Rory McIlroy and the Dunlop family.
  3. Music Events
    We punch well above our weight when it comes to live music. Whether you’re looking for a traditional session in a cosy pub, hard-driving blues, or the glitz and glamour of musical theatre, we’ve got something to suit every taste.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.
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