Six of the Dark Hedges beech trees, a tourist destination in Northern Ireland for fans of the HBO fantasy series, will be cut down because they are in poor condition, officials said.

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The Dark Hedges, the famous trees outside Armoy in County Antrim, are "coming to the end of their natural lives", a heritage trust has said as it prepares to take over their management. Causeway ...

The Dark Hedges' starring role in Game of Thrones transformed the once-quiet road into a global tourist attraction, drawing visitors eager to experience the mystical atmosphere firsthand. This ...