Interwoven Group Uses Art to Highlight Marine Litter
The Interwoven subgroup of Dolmens Climate Action Network has been bringing together creativity and environmental action through an inspiring community arts project focused on raising awareness of marine litter. The group was originally formed in summer 2025 when...
Listen to the Land Speak
Bealtaine Awakens in Castlewellan - A vibrant programme of Bealtaine events is set to take place in Castlewellan in the coming days, inviting the community to reconnect with nature through story, music and mindful experiences. Organised by the Dolmens Climate Action...
Bealtaine Festival Programme Launched
May 2026 Festival Programme. The Dolmens Four Fire Festivals mark the turning points of the Celtic seasonal calendar, celebrating the rhythms of nature and the spirit of community. Inspired by ancient traditions once celebrated across Ireland, these gatherings use...
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...