Lúnasa Festival Returns with a Week of Celebration and Connection
Music, dancing, storytelling, nature walks, shared food and community spirit are all on the programme as the Dolmens Climate Action Network and Castlewellan Community Allotments invite people of all ages to celebrate Lunasa Festival 2026. Running from 31 July to 8...
LUNASA 2026 Programme Launch
Join The Dolmens this summer as we celebrate Lúnasa, the ancient Celtic festival of harvest, community and connection, with a rich programme of music, storytelling, traditional games, nature conservation, food heritage and outdoor gatherings across Castlewellan and...
Energy Masterplan Showcased at Stormont
Representatives from The Dolmens Climate Action Network attended the Sustainable Energy Communities NI (SEC NI) Conference at the Long Gallery in the Northern Ireland Assembly this week, where communities from across Northern Ireland came together to celebrate the...
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...