Blog (Events) - Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford

It has been said that nature is the purest portal to inner peace…

Nestled within the ancient heartlands of County Armagh, Killeavy Castle Estate beckons travellers to embark on a journey through nature, myth and heritage. Here, amidst the lush woodlands on the slopes of Slieve Gullion, where heroes of Irish mythology once walked, the estate stands as a testament to centuries of history and the enduring spirit of the land.

Located in the southeast corner of Northern Ireland is the Mourne, Gullion, Strangford geopark.  The area is culturally rich and champions sustainable and local tourism experiences.

Mourne, Gullion and Strangford are areas where the landscape is rich and fertile allowing food to be grown and produced locally.  The coastal waters surrounding the region is home to the richest fishing waters in Ireland.  Our rivers and lakes are also home to some of the best freshwater catches.

A night in gaol to remember!

Downpatrick Gaol was opened in 1796 and until its closure in 1830, was the holding place for many thousands of prisoners before their transportation to Australia but for us, our evening in gaol was one to remember and we didn’t want to leave! 

Join us in Down County Museum for an evening to remember. Sample the delights of Savour Visit Mourne's food and drink producers with the opportunity to buy and take home this amazing local produce.

There’s loads to do for families with little kids, older kids, and teens this Bank Holiday in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford, so here’s a wee taster. 

From local folklore we are told that there once was a city where Carlingford Lough is now – the beautiful Cahir Linn. The sunken city was supposedly located near Carlingford in Co. Louth overlooked by Slieve Foy, the mountain which was once an active volcano.

Granny was freed from the grouchy old wolf in Delamont Country Park and the ‘Wacky Wardrobe of Wonder’ was filled with madness and mayhem in the magical land of Narnia.