COILLTE REQUESTCoillte have advised that they wish to thank all our trails users for their understanding and patience during the harvesting work in the past number of weeks. While all the walking trails are now open, users are asked to be especially vigilant in the coming weeks while further maintenance and the removal of the Piles of Logs is underway. Do also let us know of any accident potential hazards that you may encounter during your upcoming hikes. … See MoreSee Less
TRAILS UPDATEThis is to advise that a section of our trails still has harvested trees lying across the walking paths. This only applies to the 8k and its planned to have them moved in the coming week..A detour via Fairyland, and on via the boardwalk, and up via the Buddhist Centre to the Upper Hills is recommended. You should then make your way back to the carpark via Coillte roads. Anyone desiring a shorter version should go via the 13k and brance back to the carpark via Coillte Roads, this works out at approx 7km in length The 13k is fully operational at this time. See the jagged section on the map which represents the Blue Trail section that is to be avoided … See MoreSee Less
Safety NoticeOnce again we must remind anyone using this facility this week- end must be extremely carfeul on the section leading past Dysart Lyons heritage site right up to Mass Place road on theBlue trail this week end. You will note from the image that this trail has logs acros it so good fitness is required to get throug it. Families with young children are advised to give this section a skip or leave your hike until the following weeke as a good level of fitness is required to avoid an accident. Again our humblest apologied for the disappointment. Hopefully we will be back to normal next week end. … See MoreSee Less
12th Infentary Battalian, Sarsfield Barracks Limerick, on manouvers on the 12 O'Clock Hills, under the guidance of Lieutenant Mark Slattery. … See MoreSee Less
TREE HARVESTINGCoillte have now started harvesting the area adjacent to our Red and Blue trails leading to Fairyland. This harvesting will continue for the next few weeks taking in our trails from Dysart Lyons heritage site up hill to Mass Place road. This had been planned for the summer months, but brought forward to include the removal of all the trees that are currently down following the recent Storm Eowyn. See sample image below re tree overhang on the Blue trail.Effective immediately there will be limited or no access to trails where the harvesting is taking place exclusive of week-ends. More updates as the information becomes available (do ring 087 969 1415 for for further info) … See MoreSee Less
IMPORTANT NOTICEThis is to advise that Coillte Harvesting is currently underway very close to sections of our Hiking Trails of RED 5km, BLUE 8km and PURPLE 13km. This is important at this time to remove any dangerous overhanging trees close to our trails post the recent Storm. This work will be taking place for the next 2 to 3 weeks from Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Extreme caution is requested at this time re obeying any temporary signage that will be in place. Evenings after 5pm and Week-ends will be OK but do be careful re extra mud on the trails and roads for duration of the harvesting and removal period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during this period. Do give this number a buzz should you have any issue or query over the next 2 to 3 weeks: 087 969 1415. … See MoreSee Less
Galway/Roscommon Trails Inspectors caught us on the hop tody with their audit visit. Hopefully they found the trails clear of dog poo and litter. … See MoreSee Less
Epitaph re Storm EowynOur thanks to Coillte who will endeavour to clear the remaining trees that are partly blocking the road on sections of our 13k trail. Our thanks to the highly acclaimed Gawbatas Hiking Group for providing the images … See MoreSee Less
