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Giant events await 

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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 this Summer 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

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Newry Dance Festival Poster
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

A multi cultural dance performances

Taking in the views on Seefin mountain
LocationAnnalong

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

A moderate difficulty hike along the Mourne wall, taking in three small peaks on the edge of…

Photo taken looking up a tree trunk  at the canopy.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

FULLY BOOKED

21st January 2025

Join Alwyn Sinnamon, Head Gardener, for an insight into the hidden stories of some of the special…

Singin' in the Rain
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd January 2025

We’re kicking off the new year with the ultimate antidote to winter blues: a screening of…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Class One - Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-1st February 2025

Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

Burns Night Poster
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

The Schomberg Society is hosting its annual Burns Night Dinner and Celebrations on Saturday…

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…

A Day with Bruiser
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(date to be confirmed)

20th January 2025

Down Arts Centre and Bruiser Theatre Company are delighted to offer A Day with Bruiser, a one-day…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

HHI
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Join us for a traditional Scottish feast celebrating the life and works of poet Robert Burns with…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

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,…

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…

Image of Killowen Distillery
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Discover the beautiful location of Killowen Distillery, its history and why it is ideally suited…

Frances Black Talk to Me
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

A pure vocal tone and an energetic stage presence has made Frances one of Ireland's most popular…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Tom and fil
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

20th January 2025

Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Monday, Jan. 20th, 8pm…

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

24th January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

24th January 2025

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

Silver jewellery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Silver Necklace or Earrings Spend a day of fun and make a pair of silver earrings or a necklace…

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.…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Next Week

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Painting with Martin McParland
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Six week class | Tutor: Martin McParland

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

This painting course by Martin McParland is aimed at both beginners and those who have some…

Breath & Sound with Guided Mediatation and Cacao
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2025

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Class One - Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-1st February 2025

Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

Community Singing Workshops
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-19th February 2025

Come and share an enjoyable afternoon learning some local songs to South Armagh

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

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

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,…

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…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

29th January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

29th January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

31st January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

31st January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

1st February 2025

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

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2025

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

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.…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

'roselight' Exhibition by Frances O'Reilly
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

9th January 2025-1st February 2025

In this exhibition at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick, the artist, Frances O’Reilly, presents a…

Next Month

People star gazing at our last Mournes star hike
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

13th February 2025

Join our experienced mountain leaders come story tellers, as we walk through the mountain tracks of…

Femina Culpa Poster
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

6th February 2025

Our first event of the year features poetry written by three Northern Ireland-based writers, Kelly…

Archery At the Lodge
LocationHilltown, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025

Season

15th February 2025

Discover beautiful hiking trails in the Western Mournes, find new paths to love and appreciate…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

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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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