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  1. 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 in Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough.
  2. What's On January
    January in Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a range of events to kick off the new year, focusing on cultural experiences, local traditions, and outdoor activities.
  3. Enjoy Free Family Forest Activities
    With plenty of fun for all the family, from Stories on the Mountains to Family Treasure Hunts. Come with us as we go into the woods in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford 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.

This Week

Poster for Whiskey Tasting Experience in Denvir's
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Shortcross Distillery Whiskey Tasting at Denvir’s of Downpatrick A guided tasting of 5 Shortcross…

KNIT FLIX
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Grab your needles, your yarn, and a comfy seat — KnitFlix is here! Join us for a cosy, crafty night…

Battle of Ballynahinch by Thomas Robinson
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

In autumn 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council will…

Gorseflower and black and white
LocationMeigh

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

As Celtic springtime emerges, take time out to write and reflect. This creative writing workshop is…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Monthly Charity Quiz on the final Friday of every month.  No booking just show up.  8pm

Kid in forest
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Biking in Castlewellan
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st December 2026

Electric Picnic Experience offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to combine the thrill of…

Aerial View of Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

28th January 2026

Winter Talk Series at Castlewellan Forest Park

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Red Kite Tour poster
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

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25th January 2026

Experience the Flight of the Red Kite as the Kites gather together and wheel and soar around a…

Barrys Beats
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

A club night by and for people with Autism and learning difficulties. 18+, Last Tuesday of every…

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

Chromotography
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

Join Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark and AONB Team, and discover how soil can become…

Binnians Sunset by Enda Quinn WINNER of AONB Photography Competiton
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

6th January 2026-31st January 2026

View the stunning winning entries of the annual AONB Photography Competition at Down County Museum…

Jake O'Kane
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

While some comics tour to buy their mothers a bungalow, Jake O'Kane is on tour to buy his mouth…

Photo of Francis McCarron on a poster
LocationLislea

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Come to the first of the new year's storytelling events at the Lislea Centre, part of this year's…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Gruffalo
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

25th January 2026

Join us for a magical morning with The Gruffalo, part of our WeeBook to Film strand for little film…

Jake O'Kane
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

While some comics tour to buy their mothers a bungalow, Jake O'Kane is on tour to buy his mouth…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Next Week

Poster for Whiskey Tasting Experience in Denvir's
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Shortcross Distillery Whiskey Tasting at Denvir’s of Downpatrick A guided tasting of 5 Shortcross…

Sitting in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Mark the first day of spring on St Brigid's Day (known as Imbolc in the Celtic tradition) on…

KNIT FLIX
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Grab your needles, your yarn, and a comfy seat — KnitFlix is here! Join us for a cosy, crafty night…

Battle of Ballynahinch by Thomas Robinson
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

In autumn 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council will…

Imbolc Image
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Join this workshop to learn some Irish-language songs and charms appropriate to the season.

Gorseflower and black and white
LocationMeigh

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

As Celtic springtime emerges, take time out to write and reflect. This creative writing workshop is…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Monthly Charity Quiz on the final Friday of every month.  No booking just show up.  8pm

Two woven St Brigid's Crosses as well as some more examples of traditional weaving and basketry.
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Celebrate the season of Imbolic (Celtic Spring) by making your own St Brigid's Cross using willow…

Kid in forest
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Biking in Castlewellan
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st December 2026

Electric Picnic Experience offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to combine the thrill of…

Aerial View of Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

28th January 2026

Winter Talk Series at Castlewellan Forest Park

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Barrys Beats
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

A club night by and for people with Autism and learning difficulties. 18+, Last Tuesday of every…

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

Chromotography
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

Join Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark and AONB Team, and discover how soil can become…

Binnians Sunset by Enda Quinn WINNER of AONB Photography Competiton
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

6th January 2026-31st January 2026

View the stunning winning entries of the annual AONB Photography Competition at Down County Museum…

Jake O'Kane
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

While some comics tour to buy their mothers a bungalow, Jake O'Kane is on tour to buy his mouth…

Photo of Francis McCarron on a poster
LocationLislea

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Come to the first of the new year's storytelling events at the Lislea Centre, part of this year's…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Child looking through binoculars
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(All February - during park opening times)

1st February 2026-28th February 2026

Channel your inner detective on a (self-guided) family bug safari- spot clues, solve tasks, and…

Next Month

Compass Pouch made form dark coloured leather with decorative stitching and a button clasp.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th February 2026

Join us for this unique experience in the Woods. Master this beautiful craft, design and make…

Chromotography
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Season

4th February 2026

Drop in for a relaxed, eye‑opening demo with the Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark and AONB…

Finghin Collins Piano
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

6th February 2026

The opening concert of Newry Chamber Music Piano Fest. Experience the majesty of 2 Steinway 9 foot…

Rob Barron Piano
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

8th February 2026

Leading London Jazz pianist Rob Barron invites you to sit bac k , relax and enjoy some gorgeous…

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  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Gullion Strangford. 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
    Mourne Gullion Strangford 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 in Mourne Gullion Strangford. 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 Gullion Strangford 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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