Northern Ireland - Ring Of Gullion Aonb

Ring Of Gullion Aonb

Name: Ring Of Gullion Aonb
Telephone: +443301374898
Rating: 5.0

Place Types: Charity Organization

Address: Crossmaglen Community Centre, O’Fiaich Square,, BT35 9AA Crossmaglen

Coordinate: 54.0247257955, -6.54373516422

Phone: +443301374898

Website: http://www.ringofgullion.org

Social: https://www.facebook.com/219709624717771

Rating: 5

Reviews: 12

Opening Hours:

Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -

About Ring Of Gullion Aonb

This is the official Facebook page for The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it is managed by representatives at Newry Mourne and Down District Council. Visit our website here www. ringofgullion.org

Ring Of Gullion Aonb Description

The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) stretches to 15, 329ha and is one of nine AONB’s in Northern Ireland. It was designated in 1991 under the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 which formally recognises that Slieve Gullion, its surrounding farmland and ring of hills, is a landscape of national importance. The purpose of designation is to protect and enhance the environmental qualities of the area, both for the benefit of those people living in the area and for visitors who some to see and enjoy its natural beauty.

The Ring of Gullion is regarded as the finest expression of a ring dyke in Britain and Ireland and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. The heather clad bulk of Slieve Gullion mountain lies at the centre of the AONB, which takes its name from the encircling ring of lower rugged hills.

Rich wildlife habitats of heath, bog and woodland contrast with the neatly patterned fields and ladder farms. Slieve Gullion's reputation as Ireland's mountain of mystery arises from its rich associations with Irish legends and myths.

Reviews

User 08/01/2019 19:25

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User 08/01/2019 15:56

The main entrance to Slieve Gullion will be closed on Friday (2nd Aug) morning from 7am – approx. 11am to facilitate replacing the gates. Signs will be placed at entrance and along road to direct visitors to the exit /entrance where they will be then be directed by staff to car park.Entry through Wood road follow signs for Kileavy Castle from main road.

User 07/31/2019 19:56

If you are planning to visit Slieve Gullion Forest Park in the morning of Friday 2nd August, the front gates are being replaced between 8am and 11am. Please access the park via the main exit on Wood Road during this time. Staff will be in place to facilitate traffic movement. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

User 07/31/2019 18:10

Our month long Lúnasa Festival is kicking off this weekend with a Lazy Gallivant over Gullion bus tour, a fused glass workshop Zombie Apocalypse survival training. Visit our website for full details and booking information. www.ringofgullion.org/events

User 07/29/2019 16:59

In case you missed it, we had another special broadcast from BBC Your Place and Mine for St. Monnina's pattern day on 6th July; all down to the determination of Ann Ward to show off Slieve Gullion to it's best and Anne-Marie McAleese for being a good sport. You can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07g6dfm Xhale BBC Radio Ulster

User 07/25/2019 15:38

Well done, Colleen Savage! Looking forward to Ceol na Croise, starting tonight and running until Saturday. Events include The Gaelic Singers of Crossmaglen – Their lives and their songs with Dr. Gearóid Trimble and Singing Circle in Cross Square Hotel tonight, Master class and concert with Ríoghnach Connolly tomorrow and Songs of Oriel Coach Tour with Una Walsh on Saturday.Check out the full list of events and where to get tickets. https://www.ringofgullion.org/events/

User 07/22/2019 22:56

The Waste BUSter is coming to Slieve Gullion Forest Park this Friday, an excellent opportunity to learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste.

User 07/16/2019 22:25

Tickets selling out fast for what promises to be an amazing night! https://www.ringofgullion.org/…/ceol-na -croise-ceolchoirm-…/

User 07/08/2019 16:34

A free drop-in environmental workshop is coming to Slieve Gullion on 25th July. An excellent opportunity for all budding environmentalists.

User 07/01/2019 16:08

Just in case you need another reason to visit the beautiful Ring of Gullion this summer, check out this video from Ireland before you die, show casing our mystical mountain at the heart of the Ring.

User 07/01/2019 15:53

Calling all crafters. Come along to the Big Lace Lunch and learn about the art of lace making and meet like-minded crafty people. You can, after all, never have too many craft projects on the go.

User 06/29/2019 18:44

Upcoming musical weekend, tickets are on sale now.