Be careful outdoors this week

MANY people will be taking to the outdoors over the next seven days during National Heritage Week for which no less than 1,700 events have been organised.

Forests, nature reserves and restored old buildings, such as the magnificent Loop Head lighthouse, in Co Clare, are among the places to visit. People will also be going onto private property, including farmland, which brings with it a responsibility of care.

Some love to take their pet dogs into the outdoors, and while this may be fun for the dog, it can create problems for other recreational users or local farmers. The message here is that people need to keep their dogs on a lead and under control at all times.