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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 March
    March is packed with exciting events in the Mourne Gullion Strangford, offering outdoor adventures, historical tours, and unique wildlife encounters. Whether you're a nature lover, history enthusiast, or thrill-seeker, there’s something for everyone to explore.
  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

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Newry Arts Festival
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th March 2026-29th March 2026

A celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene…

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City 2025
LocationNewry

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City

17th March 2026

St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry City and Downpatrick on St…

Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

A feast playing homage to the changing of the seasons

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

The Shamrock Express
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Trains depart from the Downpatrick Station

17th March 2026

As part of the town’s St. Patrick’s celebrations, the Shamrock Express returns to Downpatrick this…

walk

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless power of…

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

A new temporary exhibition looking at the history of Celtic art, from the Iron Age to the present…

program for live music on St. Patricks day
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Burrendale! ☘️

saint Patricks day fun
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Before & after the parade fun at Art Studio 23! Drop the kids off for 50 minutes of creative craic…

A graphic promoting the Tourism Experiences taking part in the Hidden Gems At Home Event on Sunday 23 March 2025
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

Join us for the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event and explore the best of what Mourne…

Afternoon Tea
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

15th March 2026

Season

15th March 2026

Pamper Mum this Mother’s Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea in the cosy surroundings of The Café at…

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 …

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Gentleman at table with food and wine
LocationStrangford Lough, Killinchy

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Chef-led 7 course dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Strangford Lough Seating…

Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus…

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st March 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Leprechaun Treasure Trail
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th March 2026-17th March 2026

Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Treasure Trail in search of our mischievous Leprechauns.

Storytelling
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Storyteller Sinéad McAleavey and singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrne combine story and song in a…

Easter Indoor Archery at East Coast Adventure
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-24th October 2026

Experience the Indoor Archery Barn at East Coast Adventure, set in the breathtaking Mourne…

Next Week

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Newry Arts Festival
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th March 2026-29th March 2026

A celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene…

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City 2025
LocationNewry

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City

17th March 2026

St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry City and Downpatrick on St…

The Nanci Griffith Songbook
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026

An evening of songs and stories celebrating the life and music of the late Nanci Griffith, one of…

Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

A feast playing homage to the changing of the seasons

Introduction to Music Production | Newry Arts Festival
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

21st March 2026

Season

22nd March 2026

Ever wanted to make your own music but didn't know where to start? This friendly, hands-on course…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

21st March 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

The Shamrock Express
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Trains depart from the Downpatrick Station

17th March 2026

As part of the town’s St. Patrick’s celebrations, the Shamrock Express returns to Downpatrick this…

From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless power of…

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

A new temporary exhibition looking at the history of Celtic art, from the Iron Age to the present…

Spring Equinox | Clay meets Yoga | Day Retreat
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st March 2026

A restorative day of gentle yoga, mindful hand-building a porcelain Altar, and meditation to…

program for live music on St. Patricks day
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Burrendale! ☘️

saint Patricks day fun
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Before & after the parade fun at Art Studio 23! Drop the kids off for 50 minutes of creative craic…

Hip Hop Dance
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026

A fun, high-energy introduction to hip hop dance for young people, exploring popping, locking and…

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 …

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Gentleman at table with food and wine
LocationStrangford Lough, Killinchy

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Chef-led 7 course dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Strangford Lough Seating…

Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus…

Party in the Park | Kilbroney Park
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

21st March 2026

Join us for a Spring celebration like no other! Bring a picnic and relax or dive into a storm of…

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st March 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Next Month

Joan & Child
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Bushcraft Fun offers an authentic outdoor experience where children can discover new skills.

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Stephen Large
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th April 2026

NI Comedy presents Stephen Large – Having It Large Stephen Large is a comedian, comedy writer and…

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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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