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  1. A lively scene from the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint, County Down. It features Fionn Mac Cumhaill parading through the town, surrounded by crowds of excited families and colourfully dressed performers. The historic architecture and seaside charm of Warrenpoint create a perfect backdrop for this family-friendly spectacle.
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  1. Giant Adventures
    Join us for Giant Adventures and Giant Events taking place across Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion this year.
  2. Experience Activity & Adventure
    Unleash your adventurous spirit in the Mourne Gullion Strangford region, where every corner invites exploration. Whether you're craving heart-pounding action or peaceful moments in nature, this breathtaking region promises unforgettable experience at every turn.
  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.
  4. What's On June
    ​In June, Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion offers a diverse array of events and activities, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking adventure, culture, and relaxation.

This Week

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Wake the Giant stage
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Wake The Giant

28th June 2025-29th June 2025

The Wake the Giant Festival, is an annual event and the perfect reason to visit the charming town…

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

SOLD OUT

6th May 2025-24th June 2025

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

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Tour at Newry and Mourne Museum
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

11th June 2025-24th September 2025

Tours of Newry and Mourne Museum

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

28th June 2025

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

Artisan Market
LocationMarket Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

28th June 2025

Artisan Market at the Railway

Arts & Crafts
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Morning Workshop

30th June 2025-3rd July 2025

Afternoon Workshop

30th June 2025-3rd July 2025

Join local artists Aine and Patrica McKenna for a Summertime themed arts & crafts week. Jam packed…

After school art club at art studio 23 Newry. Open to kids aged 4+
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

10th June 2025-24th June 2025

After School art club aged 4+ at Studio 23, Newry.

Bushcraft. Hands lighting fire on stone
LocationNewry

Openings

Limited Places

30th June 2025-4th July 2025

SUMMER CAMP 2025 Summer camp @ Red Branch Bushcraft. Do you Want to get your kids outside more?…

Downpatrick Artisan Market
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Downpatrick Artisan Market

7th May 2025-30th September 2025

Downpatrick Artisan Market

Foraging
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th May 2025-31st October 2025

Forage Experience

Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Cocktails on bar counter
LocationNewcastle

Openings

SOLD OUT

28th June 2025

Join local tour guide, Mairead Sweeney for this three hour Food & Drink Tour of Newcastle, County…

Art summer camp in Newry for kids and teens at art studio 23 Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

30th June 2025-15th August 2025

Art Summer Camp for Kids & Teens at Art Studio 23. This summer, let their imagination run wild at…

The Mourne Eye in Newcastle Co Down
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st May 2025-31st August 2025

The Mourne Eye is located in Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. It offers breathtaking panoramic…

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 …

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Brochure Page 1
Location8-12 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

26th June 2025-11th July 2025

The annual Ulster-Scots Hairtlan Festival will be hosting a wide range of events over the two week…

Secret Dining 3 Paul Cunningham
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

28th June 2025

Relax in unique surroundings while well-known local chef Paul Cunningham cooks up the most…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th June 2025-8th July 2025

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

Promotional poster for the Savour & Sip Warrenpoint (Food & Drink Tour), featuring bottles of local spirits, artisan food including sandwiches, soups,
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

SOLD OUT

28th June 2025

Taste your way through Warrenpoint on a delicious guided walking tour! Discover local cafés,…

The Downpatrick Workhouse
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

30th May 2025-29th November 2025

The Downpatrick Workhouse on Strangford Road closed 80 years ago this year. A new exhibition at…

Ulster-Scots Gathering & BBQ
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

27th June 2025

The annual Ulster-Scots Gathering and BBQ will be hosted this year by the Schomberg Society at…

Photo of poster promoting Tai Chi in the Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

25th June 2025

Breathe in the fresh air and immerse yourself in Nature in Castlewellan Forest Park with Tai Chi in…

Next Week

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Tour at Newry and Mourne Museum
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

11th June 2025-24th September 2025

Tours of Newry and Mourne Museum

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th July 2025

Season

5th July 2025

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

The Jurassic Express
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th July 2025-6th July 2025

Dinosaurs on a train!

Arts & Crafts
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Morning Workshop

30th June 2025-3rd July 2025

Afternoon Workshop

30th June 2025-3rd July 2025

Join local artists Aine and Patrica McKenna for a Summertime themed arts & crafts week. Jam packed…

Bushcraft. Hands lighting fire on stone
LocationNewry

Openings

Limited Places

30th June 2025-4th July 2025

SUMMER CAMP 2025 Summer camp @ Red Branch Bushcraft. Do you Want to get your kids outside more?…

Downpatrick Artisan Market
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Downpatrick Artisan Market

7th May 2025-30th September 2025

Downpatrick Artisan Market

Foraging
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th May 2025-31st October 2025

Forage Experience

Art summer camp in Newry for kids and teens at art studio 23 Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

30th June 2025-15th August 2025

Art Summer Camp for Kids & Teens at Art Studio 23. This summer, let their imagination run wild at…

The Mourne Eye in Newcastle Co Down
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st May 2025-31st August 2025

The Mourne Eye is located in Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. It offers breathtaking panoramic…

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 …

Fun Days with Mae Murray Foundation
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Archery, Scavenger Hunt, The Marine Machine Touch Tank

3rd July 2025

All Ability Paddleboarding

3rd July 2025

Join us for fun days across the Summer at Cranfield Beach with Mae Murray Foundation.

Little girl shooting bow & arrow with father behind her.
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

5th July 2025-31st August 2025

Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward! This summer, we've set aside the lawn…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Brochure Page 1
Location8-12 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

26th June 2025-11th July 2025

The annual Ulster-Scots Hairtlan Festival will be hosting a wide range of events over the two week…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th June 2025-8th July 2025

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

The Downpatrick Workhouse
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

30th May 2025-29th November 2025

The Downpatrick Workhouse on Strangford Road closed 80 years ago this year. A new exhibition at…

Photo of poster promoting Tai Chi in the Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

2nd July 2025

Breathe in the fresh air and immerse yourself in Nature in Castlewellan Forest Park with Tai Chi in…

Family Bushcraft Session 1
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th May 2025-31st October 2025

Family Bushcraft Session

Karen Daye-Hutchinson, ‘Your Silence, My Silence’ - Installation detail, Etching
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

3rd July 2025-25th July 2025

SEVEN International is a dynamic collective of artists who formed a bond during their MFA studies…

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

7th June 2025-7th June 2026

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

Goats in the Field
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-12th July 2025

Get ready for a truly unique countryside adventure at the Slievenaman Goat Trail & Petting Farm,…

Image of Killowen Distillery
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

1st July 2025

Season

3rd July 2025

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

Next Month

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

18th July 2025-19th July 2025

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

shortcross irish whiskey distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

18th July 2025-19th July 2025

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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  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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