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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

Newry Canal
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Lecture about the Newry Canal and Port

monaghan
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

Tollín Trí Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords March 24th. 8pm. Tickets (£12/50) available from…

Comic Club 7+
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th March 2025-29th May 2025

Calling all Superheroes!!! Explore the art of comic making and bring your own characters and…

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

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

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

Finnebrogue Fire
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Join us at the Hidden Gems At Home event in Newry Variety Market to truly ignite the spark within…

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 …

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…

Spring wreath
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Add a touch of spring into your home by joining us this morning to enjoy this fun and informative…

Seamus O'Rourke - Padraic Potts
LocationHilltown

Openings

Doors open at 6.30pm | Start at 7pm

23rd March 2025

Seamus O'Rourke is back in Hilltown on Sunday 23rd March in Hilltown Hall for his show "Padraic…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

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

mater group exhibition, Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

6th March 2025-5th April 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this group exhibition invites viewers to…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

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

Selection of images of featuring Mourne Hot Barrel Sauna
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Join us at Hidden Gems at Home on Sunday 23 March 2025 at Newry Variety Market to experience our…

Two girls looking at the camera proudly displaying art they made at the Terrific Trees event.
LocationKilleavy

Openings

NEW DATE!

23rd March 2025

Ever wondered what makes trees grow so tall and strong? How many plants and animals make their home…

March entertainment at The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-30th March 2025

This March, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is set to host a vibrant line-up of…

A girl standing at a table surrounded by the green grass of the Park, writing with a quill.
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Jump into the world of local myths and legends through exciting creative writing for National…

Three daisy flowers made out of paper
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Celebrate the arrival of spring in our March workshop, Welcome Spring! This hands-on session…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Community Singing Workshops
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-26th March 2025

Come and share an enjoyable afternoon learning some local songs to South Armagh, with singer and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

A graphic promoting the Tourism Experiences taking part in the Hidden Gems At Home Event on Sunday 23 March 2025
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Join us for the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event and explore the best of what Mourne…

Image of people cycling bikes into the entrance of Tollymore Forest Park
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Join us for the Hidden Gems At Home Tourism Showcase Event and try your hand at one of our…

Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open at 7pm)

28th March 2025

The Irish duo will be taking to the stage to perform tracks from 'Oh, The Starlings' their…

Next Week

monaghan
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

Tollín Trí Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords March 24th. 8pm. Tickets (£12/50) available from…

Comic Club 7+
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th March 2025-29th May 2025

Calling all Superheroes!!! Explore the art of comic making and bring your own characters and…

Murder Mystery Night  at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Join us at Killeavy Castle Estate for an ABBA themed Murder Mystery event not to be missed!

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 …

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…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

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

mater group exhibition, Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

6th March 2025-5th April 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this group exhibition invites viewers to…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

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

March entertainment at The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-30th March 2025

This March, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is set to host a vibrant line-up of…

Kilhorne Parish Church, Annalong
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

A taste of Spring at Kilhorne

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Community Singing Workshops
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-26th March 2025

Come and share an enjoyable afternoon learning some local songs to South Armagh, with singer and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open at 7pm)

28th March 2025

The Irish duo will be taking to the stage to perform tracks from 'Oh, The Starlings' their…

Image of Killowen Distillery
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

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

Inch Abbey
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th March 2025-31st March 2025

Why not do something fun and different over St Patrick's weekend… like a murder mystery trail! Buy…

Baby Disco
LocationNewry,

Openings

Season

28th March 2025

Get ready to giggle and wiggle ad dance those little socks off at our baby disco every Friday at 11…

Enjoying the stars in the central Mournes
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

28th March 2025

Join experienced mountain leaders come story tellers, as you walk through the Mourne mountains…

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…

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

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

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th March 2025-15th April 2025

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

A poster prmoting The Sound of Music at the Great Hall
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th March 2025-29th March 2025

Matinee Performance

29th March 2025

St. Patrick's Choral Society is thrilled to announce our upcoming performance of The Sound of Music…

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures…

Next Month

Comic Club 7+
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th March 2025-29th May 2025

Calling all Superheroes!!! Explore the art of comic making and bring your own characters and…

Mourne Park image of water surrounded by lush greenery and bridge
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Mourne Park takes on climate change with a fun interactive trail for older children and teenagers.

Group of people stopping for a pic under the bloody bridge waterfall
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Come and try one of the most popular watersports in the country, with the most popular company for…

Anastasiia Todchuk - Only Hope
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

9th April 2025

Only Hope and The Escape Artist give a unique insight in to the impact of War, especially on young…

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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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