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The Mourne Heritage Trust has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its mission in conserving and enhancing the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty....

Forever Mournes invites you to Mournes Week 2025—a unique celebration of conservation and heritage running from 7th to 13th April 2025. This series of guided walks, tours, and presentations will...

The Mourne Mountains are a natural treasure, designated as two Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) – the Eastern and Western Mournes. The Eastern Mournes also hold the prestigious status...

Around 200 pupils from the Kilkeel and Castlewellan areas took part in an immersive educational experience at Silent Valley and Castlewellan Forest Park as part of #EngineersWeek25. The visits, supported...

We were thrilled to welcome Matt Baker of BBC Countryfile to the Mournes for an episode that aired on Sunday, 9th February. Our Upland Team showcased the vital work of...

Leadership for Sustainable Development students from QUB A huge shout out to the dedicated research students at Queen’s University Belfast for their significant contributions to safeguarding our environment! These talented...

Mourne Heritage Trust marked another year of outstanding progress and achievements at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Tollymore Mountain Centre on Thursday 28th November 2024. The event brought...

Above: Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA addressing attendees at the Enriched Landscapes, Enriched Lives event in Stormont Representatives from across the environment and heritage sector...

After an incredible 19 years as our Volunteer Coordinator, Alan Whitcroft retired at the end of August 2024.   Throughout his time with us, Alan worked with a diverse range...

Discover the rich natural, cultural, and built heritage of the Mournes with our 2024 Events Series! This year, we’ve taken our events out on the road – look out for...

Forever Mournes: Join us to hear about our journey so far and what lies ahead  Since the wildfire in the Mournes in 2021, work has been ongoing to secure a...

Calling all Mourne Communities & Residents – We need your help ! We want to hear from you about tourism in our community. Share your insights on how it affects...