The number of people visiting forests nationally increased by 38 percent since the start of the pandemic.
Coillte which has its headquarters in Wicklow says 2.2 million people have visited a woodland between March 2020 and the end of last year.
However Coillte's Communications Manager Pat Neville says anyone planning to go for a hike should follow public health advice and stick with all of the Covid-19 restrictions.
Gardai Make Five Arrests Following Day Of Action Targeting Burglaries In Wicklow
Uniform Gardaí from across the county were assisted by the Detective Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Garda Armed Support Unit and Air Support Unit during today’s planned operation.
Calls Made For State To Purchase 1,500 Acres Of Land Near Lugnaquilla
The lands run in a large open hill from Aghavannagh towards Lugnaquilla and comprise heather, rough grazing and some bog, with its boundary being the River Ow.
Six Heritage Projects In Wicklow Receive Funding Worth €96,000
Six projects in Wicklow have secured a total of €96,068 in funding under the Heritage Council’s 2025 Community Heritage Grant Scheme.
RSA Launches Action Plan to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times In Wicklow
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing driving test waiting times for Wicklow.
Great Sugarloaf Restoration Project Completed With Launch Of Wicklow Trails App
The Great Sugarloaf Restoration Project has been completed, an initiative aimed at protecting and preserving one of Wicklow’s most iconic natural landmarks.
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