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The Trustees of the Mourne Heritage Trust invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th November 2025 in the Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel. This year’s AGM will celebrate...

A farewell lunch took place on Friday 24th October to mark the departure of outgoing CEO Martin Carey. The event brought together Trustees, staff—both current and former—and representatives from the...

Join our Volunteer Path Team and make a tangible difference in the Mournes! If you love the mountains, enjoy staying active, and want to contribute to the conservation of this...

Mourne Heritage Trust has welcomed Nigel McKinney as its new Chief Executive, taking over from Martin Carey, who served in the role since 2006. Nigel brings extensive experience in the...

The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark has recently unveiled its new Strategic Framework, an important initiative which sets out the vision and direction for the Geopark for the coming decade. The...

Calling All Dog Lovers! Get ready for a paw-some day out at Silent Valley Mountain Park! Join us on Sunday 31 August for Bark in the Park – a tail-wagging...

As a key partner in Ulster Wildlife’s Peatland Restoration Traineeship, Mourne Heritage Trust is proud to support this year-long programme designed to equip six emerging conservationists with the practical skills...

Ulster Wildlife is delighted to confirm a major €19.2 million investment through PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body – SEUPB, to deliver the ‘PEAT+ Project’ –...

Are you between 14 and 17 years old? Do you live in the Mourne area ? If you love the outdoors and want to make a real difference protecting these...

Update: Position has been filled. 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...

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...