The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme for 2022 is now open, and Minister Pippa Hackett is urging groups in the Midlands to make applications. &ldq.
A POSITIVE, future tourism amenity for West Offaly was given the go ahead during the November monthly meeting of Birr Municipal District. The councillors agreed.
Offaly project lands funding under community peatland initiatives
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The entrance to Killaun Bog, outside Birr, which is currently closed to walkers. Pic: Karen O Grady );
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Funding has been approved to upgrade the wooden trackway at Killaun bog looped walk, just outside Birr under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
€20,000 has been allocated to upgrade the existing wooden trackway, under the ownership of the Board of Management of St Brendan s Community School, Birr at Killaun bog, which is a popular spot with walkers and nature lovers.
As part of the same funding allocation, it was announced that Schohabog bog/Cloughjordan Community Development group was allocated €7,260 to undertake a habitat survey at Schohaboy Bog Natural Heritage Area on habitats not covered to date and to carry out an Appropriate Assessment for a proposed route way for a new visitor and amenity broadwalk.
Funding announced to upgrade popular Offaly walkway
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Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform has announced that he has approved grant funding of just under €230,000 to 25 local community groups and organisations for a variety of peatlands related projects across Ireland.
Included in this is €20,000 to upgrade the existing wooden trackway at Killaun Bog looped walk. Offaly Senator Pippa Hackett welcomed the announcement.
She said: “Our relationship with the bog is changing from one of extraction to one of protection and it’s wonderful to see local groups in the Midlands finding a new appreciation for this fundamental part of our heritage.