Louth councillor calls for inspection of trees in Ravensdale

Councillor Andrea McKevitt has raised concerns about the current state of the trees along the Deerpark and Ravensdale Park roads in north Louth, following the recent storms affecting the area over the past few months. 

The Dundalk-Carlingford councillor raised the issue at the Dundalk Municipal District February meeting, asking Louth County Council for an inspection to see what can be done.

Cllr McKevitt told the Dundalk Democrat that, "observing the precarious position of these mature trees in the forest areas of Ravensdale, I am worried about the potential risk of them falling, perhaps pulling down cables, obstructing roads or, even more critically posing a risk to life it they were to fall on a vehicle or pedestrian.

"I am requesting the trees are addressed before something bad happens. As safety of our community is paramount, and it is crucial that Louth County Council address and assess the stability of these trees promptly to mitigate any potential hazards they might pose.’’ 

The Fianna Fáil councillor added that she welcomed the response on the night from Senior Engineer Paddy Connolly, advising the meeting that his team would carry out an inspection of the trees.