
Mourne Mountains Shine on BBC Countryfile
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...
13 February, 2025 Read moreMourne Mountains Shine on BBC Countryfile
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...
13 February, 2025 Read moreQueen’s University Belfast Research Students Lead the Way in Environmental Conservation
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...
30 January, 2025 Read moreFrom Strength to Strength: Trust Marks Another Successful Year at AGM
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...
3 December, 2024 Read moreEnriched Landscapes, Enriched Lives event and launch of Manifesto for Landscapes in Northern Ireland.
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...
24 October, 2024 Read moreFarewell to Alan Whitcroft – A Legacy of Dedication and Inspiration
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...
1 October, 2024 Read moreMourne Through the Ages – Heritage Events 2024
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...
29 August, 2024 Read moreForever Mournes Community Events
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...
8 April, 2024 Read moreExamining the Effects of Tourism on the Communities of Mourne – Survey
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...
29 February, 2024 Read moreIntroducing our new Programmes & Monitoring Coordinator !
Introducing Chris MacBlain, our recently appointed Programmes and Monitoring Coordinator! In this new role, Chris will be overseeing the administrative aspects of various programmes and functional areas within the Trust’s operations....
23 January, 2024 Read moreWe are recruiting !
We are recruiting for two roles which are expected to form part of our team until 2028, with the prospect of continuation, subject to ongoing funding. The first will be...
26 September, 2023 Read moreManagement Plan revision maps the way forward
Mourne Heritage Trust has completed its revision of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Management Plan for the period 2023 – 2027. This work was informed by an...
10 August, 2023 Read moreSurveying Peat Depths in the Mournes
Many of us have a mental image of the Mourne Mountains being a robust and rocky landscape. The Mournes are, in fact, an amazing mosaic of some of our most fragile...
12 June, 2023 Read more