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  1. Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival
    Get outdoors this spring with the Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. Spring Lambs at Fort Evergreen, Warrenpoint

    With Spring approaching in the beautiful regions of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford you can expect gardens, parks and mountains bursting with colourful flowers. April is a lovely time of year to visit our area.

    Hopefully, with some warm spring sunshine on the way, you can enjoy a pleasant walk on the beaches or appreciate an outside view while sipping on a coffee or enjoying a pint out in one of the many beer gardens.

  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.
  5. An image of tiered seating in the Down Arts Centre auditorium.
    Tickets for performances and workshops will be available to book from Monday 12 December online, by telephoning the box office 0330 137 4014 or in person at Down Arts Centre.
  6. Calendar of Giant Adventures title.  A programme of Giant Adventures, from marathons to vintage cars.  Come join us for Giant Adventures in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion!
    From Artisan Markets to Summer Evening Cruises on Carlingford Lough; there's plenty happening this month!
  7. What's On Calendar
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On from Strangford Lough and Lecale to Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion.

This Week

A Photo of The Autistic Photographer Himself Nathan Pierson
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

13th May 2024-27th May 2024

Come explore the world of landscape and nature photography at my upcoming exhibition! Featuring the…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

16th May 2024

Season

17th May 2024

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18th May 2024

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20th May 2024

Season

22nd May 2024

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Walking Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-10th August 2024

Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle. Take a scenic coach journey to Trassey Car Park in the shadow…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Liam O'Maonlai
LocationRostrevor, Newry

Openings

Season

20th May 2024

Best known as the Hothouse Flowers' frontman, Liam O'Maonlai has more recently carved out a…

May Spa Treatment of the Month
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-31st May 2024

May Spa Treatment of the Month

Pottery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-26th June 2024

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

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-28th September 2024

Newry’s heritage and colourful history will be brought to life on this imaginative stroll, which…

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

Diona Doherty in Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

Diona Doherty - Got Milf? Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border…

Absolutely Flabulous Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th May 2024

'Absolutely Flab-u-lous: Bernie Jones's journey from Laundry Queen to Slimming…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-25th May 2024

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

BBC Comes to Town - Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd May 2024-23rd May 2024

Downpatrick is the next destination for BBC Comes to Town 2024 from 21-23 May. There will be…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

Silver Jewellery Making
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th May 2024-25th June 2024

Silver Jewellery Making Class Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery experience. An…

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

drawing
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

Introduction to Drawing

Dying to Meet you Poster
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th May 2024-18th May 2024

A fast paced slapstick comedy, farce... a live sit-com!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Painting at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

17th April 2024-19th June 2024

Painting This painting course is aimed at both beginners and those who have some experience of…

Next Week

A Photo of The Autistic Photographer Himself Nathan Pierson
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

13th May 2024-27th May 2024

Come explore the world of landscape and nature photography at my upcoming exhibition! Featuring the…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

20th May 2024

Season

22nd May 2024

Season

24th May 2024

Season

25th May 2024

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

handrolled candles burning
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Join us for a delightful and eco-conscious workshop at Kinedale Donkeys in Ballynahinch, where…

Walking Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-10th August 2024

Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle. Take a scenic coach journey to Trassey Car Park in the shadow…

View from summit, Mourne Mountains
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

A Longer walking taking in the history of the silent valley, quarry and World War 2 History

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

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

Three people in historical garments in front of a historical house.
LocationStrangford, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

An evening of music, history and prosecco at Castle Ward House. A performance by acclaimed…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Mourne Dew Spirit Experience poster
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Discover Rostrevor's #1 Gin & Whiskey Tasting 'Spirit Experience' by Mourne Dew Distillery.

Liam O'Maonlai
LocationRostrevor, Newry

Openings

Season

20th May 2024

Best known as the Hothouse Flowers' frontman, Liam O'Maonlai has more recently carved out a…

May Spa Treatment of the Month
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-31st May 2024

May Spa Treatment of the Month

Pottery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-26th June 2024

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

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-28th September 2024

Newry’s heritage and colourful history will be brought to life on this imaginative stroll, which…

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-25th May 2024

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

BBC Comes to Town - Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd May 2024-23rd May 2024

Downpatrick is the next destination for BBC Comes to Town 2024 from 21-23 May. There will be…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

Silver Jewellery Making
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th May 2024-25th June 2024

Silver Jewellery Making Class Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery experience. An…

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Next Month

car show
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

23rd June 2024

Spend the day in spectacular scenery surrounded by impressive classic cars to admire.

handrolled candles burning
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

22nd June 2024

Join us for a delightful and eco-conscious workshop at Kinedale Donkeys in Ballynahinch, where…

Dramability preparing for their performance of 'Hood in the Wood' at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd June 2024-23rd June 2024

The Dramability group are currently in rehearsal for their 2024 Summer Show 'Hood in the Wood'. If…

Walking Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-10th August 2024

Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle. Take a scenic coach journey to Trassey Car Park in the shadow…

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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
    The 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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