Write a commentThe Giants Lair at Slieve Gullion has been awarded the 'Favourite Family Friendly Award' at the Walk NI awards 2018 announced this week.
The Giants Lair is an innovative magical living storybook taking visitors on an unforgettable journey of intertwined fairy house and arts features creating a fantastical childhood land of mystery, dragons, giants, witches and fairies. The art work is all inspired by the rich tapestry of local legend and mythical folklore and covers over a mile of woodlands at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
Sticky Fingers Arts based at Edward Street in Newry devised the project and the organisation has come in for praise from Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne.
"I am delighted to hear the news that Slieve Gullion Forest Park has added another award to it's collection after lifting the Family Friendly Walk Award this year, one of six winners in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area alone."
"The project was put together by the incredible Sticky Fingers Arts in 2015 and has grown in popularity ever since. Those involved in its creation, including local children should be proud of this achievement and the contribution they have made to the success of our Forest Park which is now drawing visitors from across this island."
Out of their ten awards 6 were in the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area including:
Favourite Walking Destination of 2018 - Mourne Mountains, Co. Down
Favourite Place to watch a sunrise / sunset - Mourne Mountains By Hibernia Landscapes by Stephen Wallace
Favourite Summit in the Mournes – Slieve Donard, Co. Down
Favourite Walker Friendly Coffee Shop – Meelmore Lodge Café, Co. Down
Favourite Walking Festival/ Event - Mourne International Walking Festival
