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  1. Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival
    Get outdoors this spring with the Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. Spring Lambs at Fort Evergreen, Warrenpoint

    With Spring approaching in the beautiful regions of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford you can expect gardens, parks and mountains bursting with colourful flowers. April is a lovely time of year to visit our area.

    Hopefully, with some warm spring sunshine on the way, you can enjoy a pleasant walk on the beaches or appreciate an outside view while sipping on a coffee or enjoying a pint out in one of the many beer gardens.

  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.
  5. An image of tiered seating in the Down Arts Centre auditorium.
    Tickets for performances and workshops will be available to book from Monday 12 December online, by telephoning the box office 0330 137 4014 or in person at Down Arts Centre.
  6. Calendar of Giant Adventures title.  A programme of Giant Adventures, from marathons to vintage cars.  Come join us for Giant Adventures in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion!
    From Artisan Markets to Summer Evening Cruises on Carlingford Lough; there's plenty happening this month!
  7. What's On Calendar
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On from Strangford Lough and Lecale to Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion.

This Week

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Dying to Meet you Poster
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th May 2024-18th May 2024

A fast paced slapstick comedy, farce... a live sit-com!

THE ROSE GARDEN
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

The Barn Gallery and tea room is set in a stone built farmyard and exhibits landscapes in oils of…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Diona Doherty in Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

Diona Doherty - Got Milf? Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border…

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

7th May 2024-25th June 2024

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

Whitewater Tour & Tasting
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

Brewery Tour & Tasting

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Flower Pot

Openings

Season

17th May 2024

Come and join us in The Café at Montalto for a fun and interactive evening with arguably two of the…

Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-28th September 2024

Newry’s heritage and colourful history will be brought to life on this imaginative stroll, which…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

oil painting
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

16th April 2024-25th June 2024

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

Creative Writing
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-12th June 2024

These workshop-based classes are designed to support those who wish to explore and develop their…

Pottery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-26th June 2024

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

BBC Comes to Town - Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd May 2024-23rd May 2024

Downpatrick is the next destination for BBC Comes to Town 2024 from 21-23 May. There will be…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-25th May 2024

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

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

HOT HOUSE FLOWERS, special guest Matt McGinn
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

Join us for an unforgettable night of music as the Hot House Flowers grace the stage of Newry Town…

Painting at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

17th April 2024-19th June 2024

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

Next Week

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

THE ROSE GARDEN
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

The Barn Gallery and tea room is set in a stone built farmyard and exhibits landscapes in oils of…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

handrolled candles burning
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Join us for a delightful and eco-conscious workshop at Kinedale Donkeys in Ballynahinch, where…

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

7th May 2024-25th June 2024

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

David Lyttle presents Jazzlife at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

24th May 2024

The MOBO nominated drummer/composer presents up-and-coming NI jazz talent from Jazzlife Alliance's…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-28th September 2024

Newry’s heritage and colourful history will be brought to life on this imaginative stroll, which…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

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

oil painting
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

16th April 2024-25th June 2024

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

Creative Writing
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-12th June 2024

These workshop-based classes are designed to support those who wish to explore and develop their…

Pottery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2024-26th June 2024

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

BBC Comes to Town - Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd May 2024-23rd May 2024

Downpatrick is the next destination for BBC Comes to Town 2024 from 21-23 May. There will be…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-25th May 2024

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

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

Painting at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

17th April 2024-19th June 2024

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

Downpatrick Racecourse Logo
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Evening Meeting

24th May 2024

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

Mourne Dew Spirit Experience poster
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Discover Rostrevor's #1 Gin & Whiskey Tasting 'Spirit Experience' by Mourne Dew Distillery.

Next Month

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Gaol, Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

13th June 2024

Incorrigibles and Unfortunates: Gaols in Downpatrick Join Linda McKenna to explore Downpatrick's…

Down County Museum Men of '98
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th June 2024

Find out more about the history of the Society of United Irishmen and its impact on society and…

Down County Museum image, Cathedral
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2024

Explore the fascinating history of Early Christian and Medieval Downpatrick

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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
    The 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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