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Moneyscalp Forest Closed

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3 months ago
by Morgan in

Following the discovery of the tree-disease P. ramorum in Moneyscalp forest, large areas of trees are to be felled to prevent the spread of the disease. The forest is closed to all users during the felling and access will be limited to forest roads only for a period of 3 years. We urge all mountinbikers to observe the access restrictions.

There is a risk of the infection spreading to nearby Tollymore and if this is occurs, similar restrictions must be put in place.  The Forestry Service hopes to be able to confirm the situation in the spring.

 

Tree disease found in Moneyscalp Woods, Tollymore – BBC News

Trail Information Request for National Mountain Bike Strategy

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7 months ago
by Fergal in

The CI Offroad Commission is currently making submissions to Coillte regarding a draft National Mountain Bike Strategy.
While we are confident we are aware of many of the key hotspot areas for mountain bike activity, there may be areas of Coillte lands being use that we are not aware of.

If you are a local club active in an area that you feel we may not be aware of please email offroad.commission@gmail.com, with details of both your club and the location.
The purpose of this exercise is to gain a better understanding of the level of activity across Coillte lands and to form the basis of a frame work which may lead to future trail development at both local and national level.

All information will of course be treated as confidential and will not be used for any form of punitive reasons.

There is quite a tight deadline which we have to work to so as far as possible could you please send submissions by Sunday 30th October.

If you feel you would like to make a submission but have concerns please feel free to contact Sean Herlihy at 087 9854445 to discuss.

Regards

CI Offroad Commission

Funding Secured for Davagh Forest Trail Development.

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8 months ago
by Fergal in

In partnership with Cookstown District Council, CAAN is working on a project to deliver approximately 11.5kms of multi purpose trails within Davagh Forest.
A concept plan was completed by Dafydd Davis in 2009 and this will form the basis of the new trail system.
Funding has been secured and it is hoped that the new trails will be in place by end of September 2012.

More details HERE

This is excellent news for the development of MTB in the region, thanks to all who have made this possible and especially Carn Wheelers whose very successful round of the XC NPS in 2011 proved that this is an excellent venue for both racing and casual mountainbiking, and riders from all parts of the country will again be eager to head north in 2012 to race once again at this scenic and exciting venue.

Ticknock Trail Official Opening

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1 year ago
by Morgan in

Photo by Aine Conneff

Dublin’s first official mountainbiking trail was officially opened yesterday. Minister for Sport, Leo Varadkar; Coillte Head of Recreation, Bill Murphy and Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Lettie McCarthy conducted the ceremony at Ticknock. Over 200 riders of all ages were in attendance for the inaugural Dublin Biking Blitz event.

Photos from the day:

 

Ticknock Trail Opening from Morgan O'Connell on Vimeo.

Ticknock Trail Signs In Place

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1 year ago
by Morgan in
From Ticknock Trail Signs

Signage for the new purpose-built mtb trails at Ticknock in Dublin is now in place. There is a large information board at the summit of three rock and smaller signs along the trails.

We’re receiving reports of other forest users (runners, horse riders etc.) using these trails so please exercise caution when using them. For further information contact the Dublin Mountains Partnership.

The official opening of the trails will be marked by the Dublin Blitz on May 8th, organised by Biking.ie.

Ticknock trail construction starts Tuesday 19/Oct

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1 year ago
by Fergal in

The Dublin Mountains Partnership and Coillte is to construct the first purpose built and sustainable Mountain Bike Trails at Ticknock Forest with work commencing on Tuesday 19th October 2010.

This is a very exciting time for Dublin-based mountainbikers, with official trails now being constructed within cycling distance from the city-centre.
It is also a boon for the access aspect of Dublin mountainbiking, as it shows the very positive result of the cooperation, work and negotiation between Coillte and MBI/Cycling Ireland which has been ongoing over the past few years in the aim to secure official designated biking trails.
Sean Herlihy from MBI, pictured below, is qouted as saying “I’m stoked beyond comprehension man!”

The success of this initial project is crucial to the construction of other trails on Three Rock/Ticknock, so your cooperation with this project is much appreciated.
Coillte and Metro Building Contractors Ltd are liasing with the Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission & MBI to ensure the construction progresses as smoothly as possible.
To this end, the Offroad Commission & MBI are asking all mountainbikers to avoid the section of forest where the construction is taking place.
Riding the trails before construction is completed is dangerous and will delay construction, as well as cost additional funds to repair, funds which are in limited supply to build more trails with, so it is in all our interests to wait until the trail is complete before riding it.

More information on the Coillte website

Further updates will be advised on this site as work progresses.

Regards,
Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission/MBI.

Deer Culling at Ballinastoe

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1 year ago
by Morgan in

DANGER – Deer culling at Ballinastoe weekdays from October 5th to November 30th.

***FIREARMS IN USE***

Weekdays from October 5th to November 30th, between the hours of 11pm and 7.30am, deer culling will take place at Ballinastoe and ALL TRAILS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS AT THESE TIMES.

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