The Strangford Lough and Lecale AONB office is based in Downpatrick, covering the whole of the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in much of the Ards Peninsula, Strangford Lough and Lecale
Review of the Navigational Aids on Strangford Lough
On behalf of both Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) and Newry Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC), and in pursuance of their duties as Local Lighthouse Authority, NMDDC...
18 July, 2023 Read more
Forest Expansion and Small Woodland Grants Available
Are you looking to expand the amount of woodland on your farm? The application window for DAERA’s 2023/24 Forest Expansion Scheme (FES) & Small Woodland Grant Scheme (SWGS) has gone...
23 June, 2023 Read more
Carlingford eelgrass beds under threat from invasive Cordgrass?
On the Southwestern shores of the Mourne Gullion Strangford aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark Carlingford Lough Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a transboundary sea lough located on the border of Northern...
23 May, 2023 Read more
Heritage Walks Festival Downpatrick and beyond
Image credit Michael Graham Monday 12th to Saturday 17th June 2023 Connect with our local heritage and environment in this exciting range of themed walks This June, Downpatrick will play...
22 May, 2023 Read more
Forests for the Future across Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark
Every year the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) teams in Strangford and Lecale and the Ring of Gullion, give away thousands of saplings for people to plant in their...
22 May, 2023 Read more
Equipment and Activity Funding for NI Community Groups
Funding Opportunity Brighter Communities Applications Now Open Funding is available to Northern Ireland community groups to help them implement innovative and creative projects which will change and improve their local...
19 May, 2023 Read more
Understanding outdoor sports participants motivations and connectedness to nature in Northern Ireland. Commissioned by Sport Northern Ireland.
Sport Northern Ireland has commissioned Cardiff Metropolitan University to runa project to better understand the motivations of current outdoor sportsparticipants and the demographics of individuals participating in these sports.The aim...
17 May, 2023 Read more
AONB Amateur Photography Competition 2024 Calendar
Do you love taking photos? Let your picture tell a story about your favourite scene. Your photo could be featured in two local 2024 calendars. A number of prizes are...
17 May, 2023 Read more
Phase 1 of the Restoration of Ancient Woodland at Delamont Now Complete
The first phase of a project to remove invasive woodland species from three sections of the woodland at Delamont Country Park is now complete. In this project, overseen and managed...
17 May, 2023 Read more
Get Wet Stay Safe’ continues to keep public safe in open water
The ‘Get Wet Stay Safe’ (GWSS) programme returns for its second year to ensure the safe use of open water spaces. The GWSS programme is a joint initiative between Sport...
26 April, 2023 Read more
Nature Based Solutions to Dune Erosion at Tyrella Beach
Part of Murlough Special Area of Conservation in Dundrum Bay, the wide expanse of Tyrella beach is a favourite destination within the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark for locals...
24 April, 2023 Read more
Pilot Scheme on Strangford Lough Aims to Stimulate Seagrass Growth by Testing Advanced Mooring System
On Strangford Lough a pilot scheme is underway to stimulate the growth of seagrass on the seabed by testing advanced mooring systems. Seagrass, a marine flowering plant, forms what is...
24 April, 2023 Read more