A superb path rises from sea-level all the way to the lofty summit of Slieve Donard, where an extraordinary vista across the ...

April 24 (UPI) --Officials escalated their efforts Saturday to put out a major fire in Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service directed "significant ...

As one of Ireland's most scenic regions, the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down is the perfect location for hikers, walkers, and adventurers. Whether you're a high climber or just looking for a stroll in ...

Visitors to Mourne mountain and other similar areas in Northern Ireland are being warned to be wary of wildfires following the record-breaking warm weather experienced last month. There is a “real ...

A large gorse fire broke out in the Mourne Mountains on Sunday Firefighters have extinguished a large gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains on Sunday. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said ...

As wildfires raged above the seaside town of Newcastle, County Down, the people below couldn't hide their sadness at the destruction unfolding. There have been more than 140 fires in the area since ...

High gusts of wind led to two separate fatal falls in County Down on Sunday. The men who died have been named as father-of-four Sean Byrne and former police officer Robbie Robertson. Two men were ...

Almost 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they were alerted to the wildfire in the Silent Valley area around 5pm on ...

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a large gorse fire in Co Down, which led to homes being evacuated over the weekend. The man has been arrested on suspicion of arson, being ...

Undated handout photo issued by Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) of firefighters have been tackling a significant wildfire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. It comes after a major ...

Firefighters have put out a gorse fire near Spelga Dam in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service (NIFRS) received a report of the blaze at 18:39 BST on Monday. About four ...