From the Sea

Stories shaped by tide and salt

Herring fleets, granite boats, and the coast that shaped a people. The Mourne coast is as dramatic as the mountains.

Stories in This Series

4 stories exploring from the sea. Each one leads to a real place you can visit.

Annalong exported granite by sea. The harbour they built to do it is still standing.

Kilkeel’s trawlermen had chased herring for generations. Then strange creatures started filling the nets.

Half on the mountain, half on the sea. The men of the Mourne coast lived a double life — and the harbours are still working.

Kilkeel in the golden age of the herring fleet, when the harbour never slept.

Keep Exploring

Every series reveals a different layer of the Mourne landscape.

Fionn, Faeries & the Mourne Wall

Secret spots the guidebooks miss

Contraband, ponies, and mountain paths

These aren't just tales — they're places you can walk, touch, and explore. Start planning your visit.