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Giant events await 

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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 April
    April in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is packed with diverse events celebrating nature, culture, and adventure. Visitors can enjoy outdoor events such has guided walks, hands-on activities like making flower arranging and pottery.

This Week

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Wednesday & Saturday (3 May - 29 Sept 25)

3rd May 2025-27th September 2025

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Family enjoying the water (wet bouldering) on a bank holiday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Get your family out on a watersports adventure and create cherished memories for life!

Canvas and Cocoa
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

22nd May 2025

Canvas & Cocoa: Paint Your Pet! Join Studio 23 at Wild River Dog Park, Ballynahinch for a cosy…

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…

Plant Pot
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Family activities at Newry and Mourne Musuem

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…

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,…

Taking in the views on Seefin mountain
LocationAnnalong

Openings

Season

25th May 2025

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

Men at Tepee in forest setting with campfire.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

Free 5 week course for men aged 40-60 Bushcraft and nature based Improving men's mental health…

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th April 2025-28th May 2025

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

Group Singing Lessons Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

24th April 2025-26th June 2025

Group Singing Lessons with Pauline Carville – Limited Spaces Remaining! Starting Thursday 24th…

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025-24th May 2025

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

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

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

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

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

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

HMFF
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025-25th May 2025

We are over the moon to bring you our annual lunar film festival over the weekend of 23-25 May 2025…

Downpatrick Artisan Market
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Downpatrick Artisan Market

7th May 2025-30th September 2025

Downpatrick Artisan Market

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

3, 5, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 May 2025

10th May 2025-24th May 2025

3, 5, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 May 2025

26th May 2025-31st May 2025

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

Drawing Materials
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2025-24th May 2025

Drop into Down County Museum, pick up a pencil and draw!

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Evening Meeting

23rd May 2025

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

Blues on the bay festival poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

21st May 2025-27th May 2025

Picturesque Warrenpoint annually plays host to some of the world's leading blues and…

Killowen Distillery Tasting and Chocolate Factory Tour Experience
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025

Craft chocolate tour and tasting combined with Killowen distillery Gin & Poitin tasting session.

Event in the Walled Garden
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Join us in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and food in the…

THE HIGH KINGS
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

For the first time ever, The High Kings are coming to Newry as part of their world tour, and we…

Next Week

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Wednesday & Saturday (3 May - 29 Sept 25)

3rd May 2025-27th September 2025

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Family enjoying the water (wet bouldering) on a bank holiday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Get your family out on a watersports adventure and create cherished memories for life!

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…

Plant Pot
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Family activities at Newry and Mourne Musuem

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…

Image of Killowen Distillery
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

31st May 2025

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

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,…

Men at Tepee in forest setting with campfire.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

31st May 2025

Free 5 week course for men aged 40-60 Bushcraft and nature based Improving men's mental health…

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th April 2025-28th May 2025

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

Group Singing Lessons Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

24th April 2025-26th June 2025

Group Singing Lessons with Pauline Carville – Limited Spaces Remaining! Starting Thursday 24th…

St Ayles Skiffs on Strangford Lough at Delamont Country Park.
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

2025

31st May 2025-1st June 2025

SkiffieFest - the Strangford Lough Water Sports Festival returns for 2025! Watch local St Ayle…

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

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Downpatrick Artisan Market
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Downpatrick Artisan Market

7th May 2025-30th September 2025

Downpatrick Artisan Market

Slieve Donard 1997
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st May 2025

Slieve Donard Race

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

3, 5, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 May 2025

26th May 2025-31st May 2025

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

Blues on the bay festival poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

21st May 2025-27th May 2025

Picturesque Warrenpoint annually plays host to some of the world's leading blues and…

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…

Event in the Walled Garden
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

26th May 2025

Join us in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and food in the…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Newry over 30s night
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

31st May 2025

Over 30s Night

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 …

The Art of the blend
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

30th May 2025

Whiskey Blending Experience

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Next Month

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Wednesday & Saturday (3 May - 29 Sept 25)

3rd May 2025-27th September 2025

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Camino Walk with Saul Church in background
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th June 2025

St Patricks Way Camino Walk - Downpatrick, guided walk.

image of 5 Classic Cars parked at Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

22nd June 2025

Join us at Montalto Estate for a spectacular Classic Car & Bike Show in support of Cancer Fund for…

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…

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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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