Gullion A Tours

15/06/2024

09/05/2024

Down at Castle Leslie yesterday. Met up with a couple who where searching for their Irish roots in Co Armagh. They had been touring the North with Craic N Tours. John from Ctaic N Tour asked for my assistance to find the couples roots. Maureen left delighted with all I had uncovered

03/03/2024

09/09/2023

European Heritage Day/ great walking tour today in Ponyntzpass with the local historical society. They are doing it again tomorrow at 2pm. Details can be found on the European heritage web site. Get out and explore Northern Ireland hidden gems

28/05/2023

Yesterday morning I went on a guide tour of St Mary's graveyard in Newry. It was every thing I hoped it would be. I love graveyards as they are full of social history. Yesterday I enjoyed listening to the stories of the people who were layed to rest here, people who shaped the town of Newry and its citizens.
Next time the tour is on, I wod recommend you go.

24/05/2022

Great day out helping John from Craicntours. John had a four day tour of the north. Colleen on the tour was keen to see where her grandfather was from. I was happy to assist in the searching her ancestry. To quote Coleen "I put the meat on the bones of her families history". Sharing the places in Newry where they lived and stories of their lives. Their part in the War of Independence, Newry trade and the down GAA

26/03/2022

The sun was shining bright on our Dander in Bessbrook today. Great days was had by all. Look forward to meeting you all again in the Ring of Gullion

22/03/2022

As requested- image of the townland Annacloughmullen. I love the name of this townland. If you live there use it when given you address. Before the introduction of postcodes and the troubles. A person's address was their name, townland, nearest post office and nearest town.
On Saturday we will be doing a walking tour of the Model village of Bessbrook. Starts at the mill on the Derrymore Riad at 11.30am. Tickets can be book on eventbrite

21/03/2022

The town lands highlighted were all owned by the Richardsons. To hear more about the Richardsons and the effect they had in the Ring of Gullion join us on our walking tour of Bessbrook this Saturday. Walk starts at the Mill on the Derrymore Riad at 11.30am. For more information check out Facebook or email [email protected].

10/03/2022

Bessbrook mill the starting point for our walking tour on the 26 March
For move details and to book check out eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dander-in-bessbrook-walking-tour-aspiring-geopark-spring-festival-2022-tickets-275136449527?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=wa&utm-term=listing

06/03/2022

Gullion A Tours are proud to be participating in this festival with our two tours, Dallying the Border and a Dander in Bessbrook.

Come along to the inaugural Visit Mourne Aspiring Geopark Spring Festival 2022 and immerse yourself in the rich landscape, culture and heritage of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford. Our region has…

27/02/2022

Visit a mill house from the 1800's on our bus tour "Dally on the Border" taking place on the 17 March for more details and to book
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dallying-the-border-bus-tour-aspiring-geopark-spring-festival-2022-tickets-275165466317?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=wa&utm-term=listing
Or on our walking tour "Dander in Bessbrook on the 26 March more details and to book visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dander-in-bessbrook-walking-tour-aspiring-geopark-spring-festival-2022-tickets-275136449527?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=wa&utm-term=listing

25/02/2022

Which king of Ireland is buried here? Find out when we visit the grave on "Dally the border " but tour from Belfast on the 17 March. To find out more and book tickets visit eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dallying-the-border-bus-tour-aspiring-geopark-spring-festival-2022-tickets-275165466317?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=wa&utm-term=listing

23/02/2022

After hibernating for winter we are back with two spring events as part of the Aspiring Geopark Spring Festival 2022. Check out our events page and join us on our popular bus tour from Belfast and walking tour of Bessbrook.

31/12/2021

Happy new year to one and all. Fire works tonight at 7pm on Camlough Mountain. View from miles around!

24/12/2021

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas from Gullion A Tour Guides.

13/11/2021

Camlough Mountain looking mystical on a November morning. RING OF GULLION a fantastic place to visit anytime of the year.

20/10/2021

Great night on the red carpet at the film primer of the Cinemagic film Rain at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh. Lovely to see a locally made film about Irish Folklore
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13/10/2021

Fantastic news, Slieve Gullion mountain is getting a path extension and even more walking trails are being opened in the area. Can't wait to get out exploring the new ones.

Plans have been announced to extend a major walking trail in Co Armagh. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council revealed on Monday (October 11) that they had secured almost £50,00...

23/09/2021

Lots of foraging to be done now that autumn is here. If you'd like a taster course ;-) get in touch and we can arrange it for you.

12/09/2021

St. Briget's well, Hill of Faughart - The early Celtic Church was rather different from the modern day. It was much closer to Pagan, with a Christian leaning, this enabled it to adapt the existing sacred places to Christian purposes, a prime example being healing wells.

07/09/2021

We have a few wee mottes in Ring of Gullion. Nothing compared to this bad boy though. If you're a fan of archaeology it's definitely worth taking a brief detour off the A1, to visit this, if you're travelling between Gullion and Belfast. When you're on top you can certainly see why they picked it as a defensive location.

Dromore motte and bailey is the best preserved and impressive example in Ulster of an Anglo-Norman fortification. It was built c. 1200 by Sir John de Courcy after the Norman Conquest. The mound rises 12.2 metres above its encircling ditch, blocking the landward approach from the north. To the south is the small squarish bailey above the river. An outer bank and ditch provide further protection to the east, north and north-west.

The height and well-defined slopes provide unsurpassed views of the town and upper Lagan Valley.

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13/08/2021

Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival 2021 bus tours. Tomorrow is the Lazy Gallivant over Gullion starting at 10am from Slieve Gullion Courtyard. If you are unsure as about the tour review the feed back from last week's bus tour Dally on the Border
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13/08/2021

Lazy Gallivant Over Gullion bus tour tomorrow. Starts at 10am at Sleive Gullion Courtyard. Hear the stories of the mountain the people who once lived here and the reason why in the 1970s they moved of the mountain. Plus many more stories of the area while enjoying the fantastic views which have been painted by local artists. The tour is part of the Ring of Gullion Lunasa Festival which is sponsored by Newry and Mourne District Council. This is a great tour for those who have family roots on the mountain and those who want to know more about the area they live in.

12/08/2021

Spot quiz - where are these unusual trees found in the Ring of Gullion. They are definitely some of my favourite, still growing despite being almost completely hollow.

10/08/2021

Great day had by all on the Dally on the Border bus tour on Saturday next Saturday it the Lazy Gallivant over Gullion bus tour. Both tours or part of the Ring of Gullion Lunasa Festival which is sponsored by Newry Mourne and Down Distrect Council.
ALL LUNASA EVENTS DETAILS OR AVAILABLE ON THE RING OF GULLION WEB SITE
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07/08/2021

Eagerly setting off on our first bus tour from Belfast to Dally on the Border

06/08/2021

The Ring of Gullion Lunasa Festival sponsored by Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The place to be this August . To see details of what's on visit www.ringofgullion.org

05/08/2021

Looking forward to taking our Dander in Bessbrook and Dallying the Border tour participants to this fantastic exhibition this Friday and Saturday.

Linen and Lace is a collaborative exhibition by Clanyre Lace and the South Armagh Lace Collective running from Friday 6th August - Saturday 7th August in Derrymore House.

Come and visit this free exhibition and see first hand demonstrations by those who practice this historic craft.

For more information visit www.ringofgullion.org/events




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04/08/2021