Visit Sperrins

03/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

The established Awards offer rural community-based organisations, in Northern Ireland or the border counties of Sligo, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Louth, the opportunity to apply for and secure £1000 or €1000 towards their volunteer led community action project.

The scheme is open to constituted rural community-based organisations including charities, not for profit community groups, sporting and cultural organisations, heritage groups, Parent Teacher Associations, youth groups/clubs and social enterprises.

The current call for applications will close on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Visit https://ruralaction.co/what.../rural-action-awards-scheme/ for details on how to apply.

Rural Action

02/06/2026

Live Here Love Here 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

They support community-led projects that enhance the local environment, build civic pride, and bring people together. Grants of £500–£3,000 are available to support environmental improvement projects that make a positive difference in the wider community.

Open to community groups, sports' clubs, churches, not-for-profit organisations and unconstituted groups.

Access the guidance notes and submit your application ➡ https://bit.ly/Small_Grants_FB

01/06/2026

Take a look at the upcoming Swim Ulster 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Get Wet Stay Safe Sessions taking place this July across Ulster. These sessions provide a really helpful insight into how to correctly swim in open bodies of water, water safety, and how to enjoy it properly!

Click the link below to find all event links & booking information:
https://linktr.ee/swimulster

Sport NI | Outscape

29/05/2026

Ready for your next adventure? From stone circles to sweeping mountain views, the Sperrins are calling💛

28/05/2026

Join Barista Bar and Walk NI for the next event in the Walk Together series as they head to the beautiful Moydamlaght Forest in Mid Ulster for a scenic morning adventure in the great outdoors.

📍 Location: Moydamlaght Forest, Mid Ulster
📅 Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30am

⚠️ Strenuous / Higher Difficulty Walk 🥾

Click here for more information ➡ https://linktr.ee/BaristaBarNI #563623321

| Barista Bar | WalkNI

21/05/2026

Work is underway to restore one of Northern Ireland’s rarest and most precious woodland habitats – temperate rainforest – at Lenamore Wood, near Gortin in Omagh.

https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/news/ambitious-restoration-rare-temperate-rainforest-underway-omagh

| Ulster Wildlife

21/05/2026

Join HARC Project at RAPID for a walk in the heart of the Sperrins.

☀Vinegar Hill Loop ☀

📆Saturday 13th June
📍Meeting point: 9am @ Glenelly House, Plumbridge

Further information & booking link ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinegar-hill-loop-walk-tickets-1990073783257

20/05/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙨?

Let WalkNI know by commenting under their post ⬇️

We're writing a blog about where people love to walk in the Sperrins.

And we want to hear from YOU! Where is your favourite place to go for a quick jaunt, or a long hike, or a communal run in the Sperrins?

Let us know in the comments.

18/05/2026

𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟳 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 ‼

Grants of £500–£2,500 are available.

Apply by 12.00pm midday on Monday 22 June 2026.

More information here ➡️
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rural-micro-capital-grants-scheme-rmcgs-202627

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27 is now open.

Grants of £500–£2,500 are available to eligible rural community and voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises for small-scale capital projects tackling locally identified rural poverty and/or social isolation.

Apply by 12.00pm midday on Monday 22 June 2026.
For advice and support, contact your local Rural Support Network.
🔗https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ps22million-rural-micro-capital-grant-scheme-rmcgs-20262027-opens-applications

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