Funding will help develop walking routes, loops, boardwalks and eco-trails Investment will boost local tourism across the country   15 August 2024: Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company, welcomes the announcement today of €3 million in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. The funding will support the development and enhancement of forest &hellip

Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company and leading provider of outdoor recreation, has announced an exciting new pilot programme in partnership with Irish start-up HiiKER, creators of an innovative hiking app. This initiative will offer a new and innovative way for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts to experience Coillte forests by offering walkers and hikers real-time &hellip

    Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), joined Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy, and representatives from Coillte for the official opening of the recently upgraded Bonny Glen recreational forest. This popular destination for locals and visitors has undergone significant enhancements to improve its biodiversity and recreational appeal. &hellip

Project is boosted by €1.2m funding awarded by Fáilte Ireland as part of the EU Just Transition Fund to support the creation of the development plan Upgrades to visitor centre, local trails, and water activities proposed as part of a vision to enhance Lough Key Forest and Activity Park as a world class visitor destination &hellip