Dozens sign petition for wooded walk on Beara Peninsula

More than 350 people have signed a petition urging the British owner of a large historic estate on the Beara Peninsula to facilitate plans for a looped wooded walkway.

Lauragh Community Council is appealing to the owner of Derreen Estate near Kenmare, Co Kerry, to permit temporary signage on a woodland trail to allow the community group “draw down” grant aid.

The estate, with a huge subtropical garden featuring glimpses of the sea and mountains, is owned by Londoner Charlie Bigham, who founded a ready-made take-away food empire under the brand name CharlieBigham’s.