2006 News.

The opening of the Walks

Pictured at the official opening of the Loughanlaea Mountain walks, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on Sunday 15th October 2006 are Brendan Smith TD cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening. Also included in the picture are Clifford Kelly,  Co Councillor, Brian Tierney, Cavan Co Council Task force Caomihin O Caolin, Sinn Fein TD, Pauric O Donohue, Business manager, Coillte, Paddy Mc Donald Sinn Fein  Co Councillor, PJ Fitzpatrick, Regional manager, Colillte, George Byrne, Local Forestry manager, Coillte,  and Kevin Smith, Loughanlae Heritage Committee. Missing from picture, Joe O Reilly, Cavan Co Councillor.
Pic Brian Reynolds Photography.

A section of the crowd who turned out for the official opening of the Loughanlae Mountain walk near Bailieboro on Sunday 15th October

Caoimhin O Caolin TD, Sinn Fein, Oran O Caolin, Paddy McDonald, Cavan Co Council and Peter Carolan about to embark on the Loughanlae Walk after the official opening  on Sunday 15th October.

2007 News.

Since the opening the walks have proved a great success and are used on a daily basis by locals and visitors alike. For many the Lough an Leagh has become a favourite place to get some exercise, walk the dogs and enjoy the fantastic scenery.

As always we ask people to be vigilant, report any illegal dumping or abuse of the environment. Enjoy the Lough an Leagh and preserve it for the future.

North South Interconnector.

A recent meeting of the Lough an Leagh Environmental Group discussed the erection of a 400KV link from Tyrone to Cavan, the cables will cross the countryside east of the Lough an Leagh to a Sub-station which will be located in the area. Maps showing the cable routes and the proposed area for the location of the substation are available on the Eirgrid website. The meeting expressed concern regarding the environmental and visual impact of the project on the surrounding area, concerns regarding health risks for people in the vicinity of the power lines and the sub-station were also voiced. Eirgrid are to arrange an information meeting in early November, details will be posted here.