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Coillte welcomes €3 million in funding from Department of Rural and Community Development to further develop its forest parks, recreation areas and trails across Ireland

  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 and HiiKER Unveil Innovative Pilot Programme to Enhance Visitor Experience at Seven Coillte Forests

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

Minister Charlie McConalogue Opens Coillte’s Upgraded Bonny Glen Recreational Forest

    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

Coillte announces Sustainable Development Plan for Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in conjunction with Roscommon County Council

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

Leave No Trace Ireland and Coillte launch the 2024 ‘Love This Place’ Campaign

    2024 ‘Love This Place’ campaign asks the public to enjoy and respect Ireland’s great outdoor spaces   Roz Purcell launches 2024 ‘Love This Place’ campaign with Leave No Trace Ireland and Partners. Love This Place campaign asks the public to respect and enjoy Ireland’s outdoors this summer. ‘Love This Place’ Campaign highlights three &hellip

Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning in place until Monday May 13th

Status Orange HIGH National Forest Fire Risk Warning in place until 6pm Monday 13th May Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources All land owners urged to obey restrictions in place for land burning   The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Status Orange, &hellip