South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association provide a search and rescue service for those who find themselves in difficulty on the mountains of the South East of Ireland. The area of operation includes, but is not confined to, the Galtees, Comeraghs, Slievenamon, Knockmealdowns, Blackstairs, Slieve Blooms and Ballyhouras.

SEMRA is a 24/7 service provided by volunteers and is available 365 days a year. On average the team respond to 50 – 60 call outs per year. In January 2020 the team reached its 500th rescue since its foundation in 1977. Team members are drawn from all counties of the South East and beyond.