Geopark Events

The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark places local community at the heart of all projects and events.

A key aspect of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is community empowerment and our events programme is designed to engage, entertain and educate. Community groups and initiatives are central to the life of the region. This participation has taken many forms, including public meetings, work with schools, community events, training of community members as Geo Ambassadors, summer schemes and workshops for local groups.

Engagement in Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

The Geopark engages people with an interest in promoting the landscape and to exposes them to knowledge on local geology, archaeology, mythology, heritage.

Geopark Ambassadors

All 77 Geo Ambassadors who graduated took part in the Geo Community where they organised, hosted and led a series of events, including walks, cycle tours and talks.

Strategy Development and Planning for Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Community consultation has formed an important part of strategy development and planning for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. Community consultations events were held in all towns in the region including Downpatrick, Hilltown, Kilkeel, Newcastle, Warrenpoint, Strangford, Crossmaglen and Castlewellan to provide the opportunity for the community to shape the development of the Geopark.

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Foraging in the Foothills - Mountain Ways Ireland

Forkhill

Address

11a Cloghinny Road, Forkhill, County Armagh, BT35 9RY

Telephone
+353 (0)872 243 176

info@mountainwaysireland.com

Type

Type:

Guided Tour

Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland is a wild food enthusiast and folklorist and have been for all of his life. Tapping into a lifetime love for the outdoors, centuries old tacit knowledge handed down through his family and years of my his research and…

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Big Garden Birdwatch

Newry

Address

89 Drumintee Road, Meigh, Newry, Armagh, BT35 8SW

Telephone
+44 (0) 33 0137 4408

Danielle.begley@nmandd.org

Type

Type:

Walks and Trails

Join us to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch and count the birds we see at Slieve Gullion Forest Park!

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Celebrating Imbolc- Forest-bathing Immersion

Killeavy

Address

Armagh, NEWRY, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SL

Telephone
+44 (0) 78 1683 5147

ann@xhale.biz

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Walks and Trails

This special forest bathing immersion will celebrate the Celtic festival of Imbolc, the beginning of Spring.

Dates

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

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Finnebrogue Woods Gourmet Wild Food and Foraging

Downpatrick

Address

26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4410 3104

gowild@finnebroguewoods.com

Price
Price £80.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Craft Workshops and courses

On your foraging walk through the woods with our resident expert Bushman Rob, you will be safely guided through identifying and collecting seasonal wild edibles of greens, herbs, vegetables, fungi and berries. With Rob's expert eye you will explore,…

Dates

From:
23 Sept 2025

Price
Price £80.00 Per Ticket

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Spring Greens – Forage, Ferment and Feast

Newry

Address

11a Cloughinny Road, Forkhill, Newry, Armagh, BT35 9RY

Telephone
00353 (0) 87 224 3176

info@mountainwaysireland.com

Price
Price £75.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Participatory Event

We invite you to come and spend a day immersed in nature and wild food, in the beautiful Slieve Gullion landscape. This is a deep dive into the world of foraging spring greens and learning how to process and store this seasonal abundance…

Dates

Price
Price £75.00 Per Ticket

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The Green Retreat

Kilkeel

Address

The Green Holiday Cottages, Kilkeel, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4NQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 78 6095 1841

stay@greenholidaycottages.com

Price
Price £50.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Participatory Event

Our first retreat of 2024!
Saturday 24th February 9.30am - 1.30pm. It will be fun and relaxing, you'll enjoy time outdoors, good food and great activities. There's a goodie bag for home time!

Dates

Price
Price £50.00 Per Ticket

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Celebrating Mother Earth- Forest-bathing Immersion

Killeavy

Address

Armagh, NEWRY, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SL

Telephone
+44 (0) 78 1683 5147

ann@xhale.biz

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Walks and Trails

This special forest bathing immersion will celebrate Mother Earth

Dates

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

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The Cloughmore Experience

Rostrevor

Address

The Cloughmore Centre, 60 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3DQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 79 7476 8831

peter@walkthemournes.com

Type

Type:

Cultural Learning Experiences

Prepare to be marvelled by epic views of the Mourne Mountains and fascinating insights in the company of local adventurer and guide, Peter Rafferty, on a guided walk/hike through a visually stunning landscape.

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The Cloughmore Experience Event

Rostrevor

Address

The Cloughmore Centre, 60 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3DQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 79 7476 8831

peter@walkthemournes.com

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Walking

Prepare to be marvelled by epic views of the Mourne Mountains and fascinating insights in the company of local adventurer and guide, Peter Rafferty, on a guided walk/hike through a visually stunning landscape.

Dates

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

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Big Garden Birdwatch for Early Years

Castlewellan

Address

Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 137 4000

cfp@nmandd.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Family Fun

Take part in the world’s largest wildlife survey – The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, in Castlewellan Forest Park!

Dates

Price
Free

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Seaweed for Health

Castlewellan

Address

Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden, Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9BU

Telephone
+44 (0) 33 0137 4000

cfp@nmandd.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Workshop

Growing plentifully around the County Down coastline are diverse native seaweeds. During this workshop Michelle Wilson from Crawfords Rock Seaweed Company will show you how to "Savour the Seas".

Dates

Price
Free

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