NeighbourWood Scheme bears fruit with new forest recreation facilities

COILLTE has officially opened enhanced forest recreational facilities at Belleek Wood, Ballina, Co Mayo.

The facility was developed under the NeighbourWood Scheme, and was formally unveiled by Seán Connick, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with responsibility for forestry.

The minister congratulated Coillte for developing the facilities, in partnership with the Belleek Enhancement Committee and Mayo County Council, at the forest, including a wheelchair friendly route which stretches along the main walking path of this wonderful local amenity at Belleek Forest.