Greenridge House, Ring of Gullion, Co. Armagh

Greenridge Farmhouse is nestled in the heart of the Ring of Gullion in the scenic Co. Armagh countryside. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with panoramic views of Slieve Gullion and the Cooley Mountains, it is an idyllic location to explore Ireland’s Ancient Northeast. Situated halfway between Dublin and Belfast.

This property caters for up to 9 people , & includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 4 bedrooms including 1 ensuite, 1 bathroom & 1 wc. Free WiFi included. (BBQ, camp bed, travel cot and highchair available)

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The Space

Greenridge Farmhouse is newly refurbished, having originally been built in 1914. It is located in Glassdrummond, Silverbridge, just 3 miles from Crossmaglen. It is only a short 10 minute drive from Dundalk (take Exit 17 Northbound coming from Dublin), 12 mins from Castleblayney and 20 mins from Newry. Located 50 mins from Dublin Airport, 75 mins from Belfast. Perfect for couples, families or groups be your visit for business or pleasure. Stays for family occasions also welcome.

Free WiFi available throughout the house. At 75Mbps, you can take video calls and stream videos for your whole group. including direct access to free on-demand services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and All 4 on the main TV. Netflix is also accessible on the TV by logging into your account.

Guest access

The listing is for the entire property. Bedrooms are allocated on number of guests booked.

Interaction with guests

I will give my guests space to enjoy their stay but I am available when needed.

Other things to note

Located in an area of immense historical significance and in the heart of ancient Oriel, this is an area which captivated the O’Neill’s who once had a castle situated by Glassdrummond Lake. This part of south Armagh was also a hive for Gaelic poetry and literature and home to Art Mc Cooey, author of the renowned lament ‘Úirchill an Chreagáin’.

Things to do / Places of Interest:

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Adventure Playpark and Giant's Lair
Loch Muckno Leisure Park
Gosford Forest Park
Ashfield Golf Club / Cloverhill Golf Club / Concra Wood Golf Club
Angling
Equestrian
Hill walking
Gullion Adventures - Archery, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Coasteering, Orienteering etc.
The O’Neill crypt is located at the nearby Creggan Church, also the burial place of many other historical Gaelic figures including Art Mc Cooey, Pádraig Mac Aliondain and Séamus Mór Mac Murphy – guided tours available (in season)
Roche Castle
The Poets’ Glen
Cardinal Ó Fiaich Centre
The Poets’ Trail
Glassdrummond Wood
Ballykeel Dolmen
Cycle Hire
Scenic Drives
Shopping in Dundalk and Newry
Carlingford
Templetown Beach
The Patrick Kavanagh Centre Inniskeen
Armagh City
Navan Fort
Armagh Planetarium
Kilbroney Forest Park
Dún a Rí Forest Park
Watchtower Adventures Jonesborough.

Amenities and Entertainment:


Heartys cottage / Red Fellas pub is directly across from the house.
Donnelly’s Bar Silverbridge.
Shops, bars, restaurants, takeaways, hairdressers etc located in nearby Crossmaglen and Silverbridge.

Greenridge House, Ring of Gullion, Co. Armagh offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Newry farm stay is smoke free.