Dolmen’s Launch Community Energy Master Plan
Dolmen’s Climate Action Network is set to launch its Community Energy Master Plan for the Newcastle and Castlewellan area on Tuesday 10th March from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at the Burrendale Hotel. The launch marks the final stage of the Network’s work in partnership with...
A Powerful Performance – A Cloak of Wisdom
The audience at the Lodge on Sunday night (22nd February 2026) were spellbound by the powerful storytelling and music of Liz Weir, Anne Harper and Vicky McFarland. The performance was a compelling collection of stories exploring female experience and our complex...
Home Energy Savings Workshop
Dolmens Climate Action Network, in partnership with Action Renewables, held an excellent workshop last week exploring ways that homeowners can improve their homes to save energy. The workshop was designed to help local homeowners take their next step towards a warmer,...
Brigid’s Cloak
Brigid's Cloak and an effigy of Brigid were created by interwoven - a subgroup of the Dolmen's Climate Action Network. The work was made over ten weeks in the autumn of 2025, with support from the Community Arts Partnership through CEMENT project. This environmental...
Unlock Energy Savings for Your Home
Join the Dolmen’s Climate Action Network and Action Renewables for a free workshop helping you understand your home’s energy potential. The team will be hosting an interactive session on how to make your home warmer and more energy-efficient at the Newcastle...
Powering Up Together: Have Your Say on Local Energy
Calling all Local Businesses, Farmers and Community Groups The Dolmens Climate Action Network is hosting an information and discussion workshop on 2nd December in the Burrendale, bringing together local businesses, landowners, organisations and community leaders to...
How Energy Efficient Is Your Home, Business or Community Organisation?
Do you live in the Mournes and Slieve Croob area? The Dolmens Climate Action Network wants your help to shape a Community Energy Master Plan — and you could benefit from a free Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or energy audit. As part of this project, fifty homes...
A Blissful Bealtaine Festival!
The weather certainly showed that Bealtaine was the start of summer and the return of light, with beautiful days and nights for the festival! This was the second of the Four Fires festival, organised by the Dolmens Climate Action Network. These festivals go back...
Road to Resilience: Drive Electric Event
Dolmens Climate Action Network held an Electric Car event at the Burrendale on Thursday 1st May 2025 where devotees and sceptics were introduced to the world of electric vehicles by Mark McCall and Darren Henderson from the Electric Vehicle Association NI (EVANI)....
Fire Festival – Bealtaine
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of summer with community, creativity, and connection. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Bealtaine, this mini festival invites you to come together with neighbours and friends to mark the turning of the seasons. The 1st May marks...