More than 2,000 landowners helping to maintain walking trails

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is part of the Walks Scheme.

Farmers around the country are helping to maintain walking trails through their land, according to the Department of Rural and Community Development annual report.

It revealed that 2,130 landholders were involved last year in the provision of 47 high-quality walking trails for public use as part of the Walks Scheme.