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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

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 …

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 1, 8, 22, 29 March 2025

1st March 2025-29th March 2025

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

Baby Disco
LocationNewry,

Openings

Season

21st March 2025

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

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…

Illustration of the five piece band Fleetwood Mac. A Tribute band performing 'Songs In The Key Of Fleetwood Mac' at Down  Arts Centre on 21 March 2025
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Door open at 7pm)

21st March 2025

“Songs in the Key of Fleetwood Mac” is a night that celebrates the legendary band’s essence,…

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…

Woman taking a moment to reflect in Castle Ward's Sunken Garden
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

24th March 2025-30th March 2025

A self-led Mindfulness Walk at Castle Ward.

Experience the Magic of Ireland with The Quiet Man
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

This March, escape to the picturesque village of Inishfree and immerse yourself in one…

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…

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

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

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…

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…

Family enjoying the still waters of Albert Basin
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2025

Join us in Newry on Sunday 23 March as part of the Hidden Gems At Home event for some 1 hour long…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

monaghan
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

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

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

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…

Next Week

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 …

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 1, 8, 22, 29 March 2025

1st March 2025-29th March 2025

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

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…

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…

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…

Woman taking a moment to reflect in Castle Ward's Sunken Garden
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

24th March 2025-30th March 2025

A self-led Mindfulness Walk at Castle Ward.

Mum and Daugther enjoying the crystal clear waters
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

What have you got planned for Mother's Day 2025? Why not join us for this unique paddle board…

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…

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…

Kilhorne Parish Church, Annalong
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

A taste of Spring at Kilhorne

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

Mother and Daughter on Lime Tree Walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Join us at Castle Ward this Mother's Day for a relaxing afternoon of live music, scenic carriage…

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…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

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…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

monaghan
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

24th March 2025

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

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,…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

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!

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 Month

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 …

Odd Man Out
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2025

With its atmospheric black-and-white cinematography, haunting score, and powerful performances, Odd…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 April 2025

5th April 2025-26th April 2025

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

Poster promoting "Thursdays with Elvis" at Down Arts Centre. New play by Martin Lynch,
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Matinee Performance (Doors open from 1pm)

5th April 2025

Evening Performance (Doors open from 7pm)

5th April 2025

Lana is a single mother of 12-year-old Libby. She struggles with the cost of living and the rising…

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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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