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Giant events await 

Make your day

  1. Giant Adventures
    Join us for Giant Adventures and Giant Events taking place across Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion this year.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

celebrating earth
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

In honour of Earth Day, our Earth Day & Eco Art workshop teaches kids ages 6-9 to make a difference…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Image of Montalto House
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

2nd April 2025

Season

2nd April 2025

Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Montalto House
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in…

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.…

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…

Turn on the tap: A Tour of Fofanny Treatment Works
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

8th April 2025

Season

8th April 2025

Season

8th April 2025

Turn on the tap: A tour of Fofanny Treatment Works *Meet at Silent Valley Mountain Park*. Walking…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

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…

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 …

Child at open flame, bushcraft
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

Our Bushcraft session for children and young people give the opportunity to unplug from technology…

Image of bunch of flowers for the Easter Basket Workshop
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

In the stunning surroundings of Montalto Estate, join us in Montalto House and learn how to make…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

litter pick
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

LocalBoy birthday weekend litter pick

Step into Nature: A Walk from Leitrim Lodge
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

7th April 2025

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Leitrim Lodge on a guided nature walk. Explore striking…

Poster for Guided Walks Creggan Churchyard
LocationCreggan

Openings

Season

6th April 2025

Join Úna Walsh on the first Sunday of every month in Creggan Graveyard for a living history tour. …

Baby Disco
LocationNewry,

Openings

Season

4th April 2025

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

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…

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…

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,…

Next Week

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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…

Built to Last: The History and Legacy of NI Water's Estate
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

10th April 2025

This presentation will focus on the construction of the Silent Valley Dam and its historic…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

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.

Conservation in Action: A Walk to Millstone Mountain
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

11th April 2025

Walking tour of National Trust site with an overview of the work implemented as we aim to bring the…

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.…

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…

Barbara Dickson
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open at 7pm)

11th April 2025

In this special acoustic performance Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her…

Turn on the tap: A Tour of Fofanny Treatment Works
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

8th April 2025

Season

8th April 2025

Season

8th April 2025

Turn on the tap: A tour of Fofanny Treatment Works *Meet at Silent Valley Mountain Park*. Walking…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Getting to the top on an amazing sea cliff rock climb!
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

The newest olympic sport, and a the next step in most hikers outdoor journey, Rock climbing is a…

Willow Birdfeeder
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

12th April 2025

Workshop Two

12th April 2025

Join Heather McDermott to make a beautiful Willow bird feeder for Spring. Using sustainable organic…

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 …

A view of the Mourne Mountains. Conservation in Action: A Walk to Slieve Binnian
LocationAnnalong

Openings

Season

9th April 2025

Join us for on a walk & talk event to Slieve Binnian. You'll see firsthand the important work of…

child sitting at a table learning about nature in Kilbroney Park
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

Team up with our nature enthusiasts for a whirlwind of art, games, and fun activities. They will…

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Children's Easter Crafts
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Season

12th April 2025

Arts and crafts for families

Step into Nature: A Walk from Leitrim Lodge
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

7th April 2025

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Leitrim Lodge on a guided nature walk. Explore striking…

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…

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…

Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same…

Next Month

Blues on the Bay Festival 2022
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

21st May 2025-27th May 2025

International Guinness® Blues on the Bay Festival. Picturesque Warrenpoint annually plays host to…

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…

Drag Night
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th May 2025

Join us for a fabulous night of drag performances with the one and only Trudy Scrumptious!

Poster for History Programme
LocationBessbrook, Newry

Openings

Season

15th May 2025

Join Úna Walsh at Derrymore House for a 8pm start to hear about the Plantation of Ulster on…

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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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