Coillte has established a new, non-profit wing that will focus on species diversity and biodiversity.

SOME islands are synonymous with writers: JM Synge with Inis Meáin; The Great Blasket with Tomás Ó Criomhthain.

Dubliners were today encouraged to take to the hills with the long-awaited opening of a 43km trail for serious strollers and fair-weather walkers.

The Government will foot the bill for a €500,00 investment in tourism routes for walkers, it was announced today.