Blog (January 2026) - Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford

Montalto House Guided Tours, an Exclusive Opportunity to Step Inside

A weekend of jazz piano and song at inaugural Newry Chamber Music Piano Festival. The acclaimed Rob Barron Trio and the award-winning vocalist Georgia Cécile join forces for a celebration of jazz and Leonard Bernstein at the inaugural Newry Chamber Music Piano Festival.

Step into a land shaped by ancient stories, dramatic landscapes and warm local hospitality with Celtic Spirit Tours. Offering immersive tours and day experiences across the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, each journey is designed to nourish both body and mind.

Saint Brigid was born in the year 451 near Dundalk to a pagan Gaelic Chieftain named Dubtach and a Christian slave mother named Brocca.  She was baptized by Saint Patrick and later became his friend. Brigid's friendship with Saint Patrick was well documented in the "Book of Armagh".

The Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland, are a breathtaking destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled within the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, this area boasts dramatic granite peaks, lush forests, and serene reservoirs—making it a must-visit for hikers, families, and nature lovers.

It’s time to book your tickets and head to the oldest racecourse in Ireland to enjoy a day of horseracing.