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Walking Hidden Forkhill - through History, Poetry and Music

The Welcome Inn, Main Street, Forkhill, Newry, County Armagh, BT35 9SQ
Urney Water font and  seisiun at Welcome Inn

About

This sensory experience will immerse the visitor in the history, poetry, food and music of Forkhill.

It will enhance your historical perspective of South Armagh, and enable you to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Ring of Gullion, and traditional music .

The walk includes a visit to the little known Urney graveyard, burial place of Poet and historian Peadar O'Doirnin.

This linear walk is on a mix of road, grass, and country tracks, with relatively gentle inclines. We meet and finish at the Welcome Inn pub, Forkhill, where for almost 50 years now The Ring of Gullion Comhaltas have nurtured the music, song and storytelling of South Armagh.

Rainproof gear and stout walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Suitable for children over 6 years accompanied by a parent.

Please inform your guide of any relevant medical conditions.

 

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  • On site parking

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Child£10.00 per ticket
Adult£20.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Leave main M/N1 Belfast/Dublin Motorway at exit Newry South. Take Forkhill exit off roundabout; continue 5 miles (7kms) to a staggered T junction, take a right turn and then left over the bridge across the river to the Welcome Inn at BT35 9SQ.

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