What is the Lúnasa Festival?
Don't miss out on the excitement in South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion at this year's Lúnasa Festival! We're eagerly anticipating your arrival to share some of the most amazing heritage experiences on this part of the island. How about trying your hand at weaving a berry basket with Jeanette or exploring the foothills of the ring through foraging? If you're up for it, join Venora for a captivating guided walking tour in Forkhill, Mullaghbawn or Faughart. And for a truly serene experience, head over to Derrymore House where Ann will teach you all about meditation.

If music is your passion, you're in for a treat with a Greener Shade of Blue concert or an enchanting evening of traditional music and song in Crossmaglen with An Bonnán Buí. There's an abundance of exciting activities and experiences waiting for you at this year's festival!

Traditionally, a harvest celebration, the Lúnasa Festival celebrates traditions, heritage and skills of the past in immersive and participatory experiences alongside nature walks and tours.

When is the Lúnasa Festival?
This year's Lúnasa Festival runs from Saturday 3 August to Sunday 25 August 2024 and has things to do for all the family. In the Ring of Gullion, South Armagh in the heart of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, you’ll find something to suit your taste at Lúnasa this year! Come immerse yourself in our rich landscape, culture and heritage – you’ll leave with unforgettable memories.
Over National Hertiage Week the festival offers both free and fee paying events all happening within South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Full details can be found on https://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/whats-on/lunasa-festival

17th Aug - Sean nós dancing with Aoife McCabe, Crossmaglen Community Centre
17th Aug - Learn how to meditate - Derrymore House, Bessbrook
18th Aug - Magical Mullaghbawn Loop Walking Tour, Mullaghbawn
20th Aug - Evening of Traditional Music and Song with An Bonnán Buí CCE - KIS Pizzeria, Crossmaglen - FREE EVENT
23rd Aug - Evening of Storytelling with Stephen O'Hara, Bluebell Lane Mullaghbawn - FREE EVENT
24th Aug - Weave a Berry Basket, Bluebell Lane, Mullaghbawn
24th Aug - Sing for your Supper, Bluebell Lane, Mullaghbawn
25th Aug - Weave a Berry Basket, Bluebell Lane, Mullaghbawn
25th Aug - Reeling in the Ring of Gullion, Meigh - FREE EVENT

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