Trunk of money to be spent on Coillte's forest amenities in Limerick

A TRUNK of money is to be spent on the entrance road to Curragh Chase Forest Park in west Limerick, as well as a number of other Coillte sites in the county.

A total of €3.13 million is being invested by Government in the maintenance of 224 Coillte recreational sites nationwide in 2026.

It includes an investment of €280,000 into the renewal of the entrance road to Curragh Chase. Money will also go towards the upkeep of Ballyhoura mountain bike trails, ongoing maintenance of Curragh Chase Forest Park and rail repairs and verge cutting at Foynes.

Galty Castle, Glenstal and Greenfield are also set to benefit with funds invested in their upkeep as well as trail repairs and verge cutting at Liskennet.

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TD for Limerick County and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Niall Collins, has welcomed the announcement from Minister Dara Calleary of details of €3.13 million funding that his department will provide in 2026 as part of its’ strategic partnership with Coillte.

Minister Collins said over the last five years, Government has provided funding of over €16 million to support and maintain Coillte’s wonderful recreational forests and amenities around the country and in Limerick, which is very welcome.

“This announcement is good news for many of these recreational amenities in Limerick. They are wonderful assets that both visitors and local communities themselves enjoy on a daily basis and they are a hugely important element of the outdoor recreation sector in Limerick,” said Mr Collins.