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  1. 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.
  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. 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.
  4. 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!

This Week

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

16th January 2024-19th March 2024

Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

16th January 2024-19th March 2024

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

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…

Family enjoying Easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-7th April 2024

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter Trail.

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th February 2024-9th April 2024

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

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

19th January 2024-5th April 2024

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Foraged Food Slieve Gullion
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

24th March 2024

We invite you to come and spend a day immersed in nature and wild food, in the beautiful Slieve…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

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

kayak
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking

canoe
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Canoeing

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 2, 9, 16 and 23 March 2024

2nd March 2024-23rd March 2024

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

Exhibition banner image featuring a woodblock print of  a multicoloured small bird on a flowery branch.
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

20th January 2024-13th April 2024

Northern Ireland is the first stop for this exhibition, which reunites items from Sir Hans Sloane's…

handrolled candles burning
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

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

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

Fairways Golf Advert
LocationKilkeel, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

18th January 2024-20th December 2024

Indoor Golf Simulators powered by Trackman

ebike
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Electric Biking

SUP
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Sisters by the Sea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

10th January 2023-30th September 2024

Magical Multi-sensory wellness experience

'Night Garden' art installation by Stellar
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th March 2024-24th March 2024

Downpatrick Light Trail is a free, family friendly attraction by Stellar Projects, featuring light…

The Passions Easter Concert poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th March 2024

The Passions Easter Concert, Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 7.30pm in the intimate surroundings of St…

Ruth McGinley
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd March 2024

Intimate Moments at the Piano - An Evening with Ruth McGinley at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick.

Nettle Tea
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

A nettle is not something to be feared! Behind the prickly exterior is a plant ready to nourish you…

porcelain vassels
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th March 2024-5th April 2024

Dogwoods and Dollars An exhibition by artist in Residence Áine McKenna. Specialising in porcelain,…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

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

Woodland Trust WTML
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Gather up the kids, pull on your wellies and follow the clues around the wood on this fun filled…

Next Week

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…

Family enjoying Easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-7th April 2024

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter Trail.

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th February 2024-9th April 2024

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

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

19th January 2024-5th April 2024

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Poster displaying details of an Easter egg hunt at Kinedale Donkeys, Ballynahinch
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

29th March 2024

Season

29th March 2024

Season

30th March 2024

Season

30th March 2024

Don't miss out on this egg-citing opportunity to celebrate Easter with our beloved Kinedale…

Whitewater Tour & Tasting
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

30th March 2024

Brewery Tour & Tasting

kayak
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking

canoe
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Canoeing

Exhibition banner image featuring a woodblock print of  a multicoloured small bird on a flowery branch.
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

20th January 2024-13th April 2024

Northern Ireland is the first stop for this exhibition, which reunites items from Sir Hans Sloane's…

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

Fairways Golf Advert
LocationKilkeel, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

18th January 2024-20th December 2024

Indoor Golf Simulators powered by Trackman

ebike
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Electric Biking

SUP
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

14th July 2023-30th April 2024

Come & Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Sisters by the Sea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

10th January 2023-30th September 2024

Magical Multi-sensory wellness experience

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

28th March 2024-30th March 2024

Join us in some outdoors fun over the Easter break and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the…

porcelain vassels
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th March 2024-5th April 2024

Dogwoods and Dollars An exhibition by artist in Residence Áine McKenna. Specialising in porcelain,…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

27th March 2024

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

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

31st March 2024

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

THE ROSE GARDEN
LocationDOWNPATRICK

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

The Barn Gallery and tea room is set in a stone built farmyard and exhibits landscapes in oils of…

Mourne Dew Experience
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

29th July 2023-31st July 2024

Season

31st March 2024

Come along and have a generous sampling of Mourne Dew's award-winning spirits and learn about the…

Next Month

oil painting
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…

McGoldrick, McCusker, Doyle Trad Trio Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th April 2024

McGoldrick, McCusker, Doyle Trad Trio Steeped in Irish and Scottish traditional music, the iconic…

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…

Pour and sip
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

6th April 2024

Acrylic Pour & Sip | Newry Arts Festival Join us at our studio in Newry for two hours of pouring…

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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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