# coillte

This year

2023

'Unacceptable' commitment by public bodies when faced with environmental information requests

The Commissioner for Environmental Information has reversed a ‘staggering’ number of environmental information decisions by public bodies.

10.1k

May 24th 2023, 12:10 AM

# forestry strategy

Coillte forestry deal 'not government's preferred option', admits agriculture minister

The deal has come in for strong criticism from politicians, forestry groups and farmers bodies.

13.9k

Jan 26th 2023, 9:37 AM

# Wood for the trees

Explainer: Why is a deal between Coillte and a British firm so controversial?

Here’s a breakdown explaining the deal, why it’s controversial, and what happens next.

11.8k

Jan 24th 2023, 4:36 PM

# Forestry

New €1.3 billion forestry strategy labelled a 'scandal' by Irish Wildlife Trust

The proposal will see Coillte partner with Gresham House to bankroll new forests.

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Updated

Jan 14th 2023, 4:26 PM

Last year

2022

THE MORNING LEAD

Thousands of litres of pesticides used on Irish roads and forests each year

A report by

Anthea Lacchia

Coillte alone spends around €1.5 million on pesticides – including the controversial glyphosate – every year.

Coillte alone spends around €1.5 million on pesticides every year

In an investigation by Noteworthy, Anthea Lacchia also reports that over 45,000 litres and 800 kg was used along national road networks since 2017

Expert: Outside of agriculture, "there are huge gaps in our knowledge of pesticides and how we use them"

21.5k

Sep 16th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Special branch: Over 75 cases of alleged illegal tree felling investigated last year

A report by

Niall Sargent

In several cases, trees were cut down in protected nature areas or on land previously sold to private individuals by Coillte.

Several large-scale cases still open, including the felling of 30 hectares of forest, writes Niall Sargent of Noteworthy

Removal of trees to make way for agricultural expansion is a common issue across many cases

In several instances, trees were cut down in protected nature areas or on land previously sold to private individuals by Coillte

33.4k

Jan 2nd 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# Wood you believe it

Coillte reveals Ireland's ten most popular forests as some visitor numbers triple during 2020

2.2 million people visited the country’s most popular forests from March onwards.

33.3k

Feb 16th 2021, 1:48 PM

# timber trouble

Forestry backlog continues as licences overturned due to biodiversity concerns

Noteworthy analysis reveals serious concerns remain over environmental assessments undertaken by the State prior to granting plantation forestry licences.

19.3k

Dec 30th 2020, 7:00 AM

# coillte

Environmental activist challenges bid to chop down trees in Cavan

Sweetman is challenging a decision made to issue Coillte a ‘felling licence’ in respect of coniferous Sitka Spruce trees on 2.7 hectares of land.

21.1k

Nov 5th 2020, 4:49 PM

# coillte

Nine forests in Dublin mountains to be upgraded for recreational use

The forests have been managed by Coillte primarily for commercial purposes to date

32.1k

May 25th 2020, 3:01 PM

# eye in the sky

Drones to be deployed to assist firefighters tackling forest fires over coming months

It’s the second year drones will be used to monitor designated ‘hot spots’ across regions of Dublin, Wicklow and the Midlands.

14.2k

May 12th 2020, 9:37 PM

# Easter weekend

80% fall in visitors to Coillte forests, as public told to avoid scenic sites outside their zone

Amenities could be closed to locals if guidelines breached.

13.1k

Apr 9th 2020, 1:25 PM

Voices

Opinion: ‘Coillte took me to court but we could work together to make forests a better place'

Last week, Sioned Jones was found not guilty of criminal damage of a Coillte Forest but guilty of a second charge of stealing firewood.

23.6k

Mar 3rd 2020, 7:38 PM

# Cork Circuit Criminal Court

Woman who cut down spruce trees in Coillte forest and replaced them with native trees is spared jail

The jury found the 61-year-old guilty of a second charge of dishonestly appropriating felled spruce wood.

92.2k

Feb 28th 2020, 3:57 PM

# treemendous

Government to plant 600,000 new native trees over next three years

The trees will be planted on Bord na Móna land.

18.4k

Oct 2nd 2019, 3:47 PM

# danger danger

'Severe safety risk': Public warned not to fly drones above wildfires

Yesterday marked the sixth consecutive day that the Defence Forces deployed the Air Corps to assist firefighting operations.

10.4k

Jul 6th 2018, 12:47 PM

# wind farms

Forestry group Coillte is looking to sell a chunk of its wind energy business

The semi-state previously announced plans to boost its renewable energy projects.

327

Apr 5th 2018, 2:04 PM

# Wood for the trees

Coillte says it will work with farmers who haven't been paid

Some farmers told RTÉ that they had been left without payments from the farm-forest partnership scheme

10.4k

Feb 1st 2018, 1:02 PM

# the longest days

9 essential tips for surviving this summer with kids

From green fingers to the Lazy Day Rule.

5.8k

Jul 5th 2017, 4:35 PM

# damage

Gorse fire which was visible across Dublin put under control last night

Dublin Fire Brigade received over 20 calls reporting the incident.

14.6k

May 18th 2017, 10:47 AM

# up in flames

Nasa has taken an aerial photo of Ireland's gorse fires as public warned of health risks

There have been more than 100 serious gorse and forest fires in recent weeks.

120k

May 11th 2017, 9:49 PM

# Galway

Over a third of Ireland's largest forest has been destroyed by gorse fire

Gardaí have asked people to avoid the Cloosh Valley area.

36.8k

May 10th 2017, 9:57 AM

# Dublin Mountains

Coillte defends controversial Hellfire Club project

Coillte said the development will bring the Dublin mountains to life for many of the city’s residents

16.1k

May 7th 2017, 8:45 AM

# Bank Branch

Europe is lending Ireland €90 million to grow thousands of trees

Under the investment, more than 35,000 hectares will be replanted.

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Feb 4th 2017, 7:25 AM

# Rubbish of the republic

Leaflets from Sinn Féin's environment spokesperson dumped in Kildare wood

Sinn Féin said it wasn’t a member of the party who dumped the rubbish.

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Dec 9th 2016, 3:36 PM

# No kidding

'Don't sacrifice the goats': Protesters' anger defers planned cull of 80 wild animals

The proposed cull has now been deferred as Coillte work with locals to resolve their dispute

12.7k

Dec 2nd 2016, 6:08 AM

# co laois

80-metre wind mast knocked over

It is unclear what exactly cause the collapse.

26.1k

Sep 24th 2015, 9:22 AM

# Not happening

Permission refused for 48-turbine wind farm in Mayo

An Bord Pleanála said it wasn’t satisfied that the area was suitable for the development.

10.7k

May 21st 2015, 8:20 AM

# the sun's out

Want to get active this weekend? Here are some top hiking and biking trails

Unleash your inner hiker.

28.2k

Apr 4th 2015, 10:04 AM

# parks and recreation

Is something like this coming to a Co Longford forest?

A UK resort operator is reportedly planning a major development near Ballymahon.

38.7k

Apr 1st 2015, 7:34 PM

# happy trails

This unfortunate signpost in Laois is going viral

“They say it’s very hard to find.”

38.6k

Jan 26th 2015, 3:53 PM

# curraghchase house

A Sydney architect wants Limerick people to restore this ruin to its former glory

The architect laid out a plan whereby the whole community could play a part in rescuing the building and making it into a major tourist attraction.

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Dec 30th 2014, 3:02 PM

# Appointments

Government: Fianna Fáil is wrong, new state board rules WILL apply to Irish Water

The Department of Public Expenditure denied there was a loophole in the new guidelines.

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Nov 26th 2014, 6:00 PM

# inbox me

The briefcase: subprime mortgages, house prices and burying a Bentley

This was the week in business…

6.2k

Jun 27th 2014, 12:08 PM

# Grows on Trees

Former Coillte boss got €88,000 for three months' work last year

David Gunning received a total package of €195,000 for 2013 when all payments are taken into account.

10.3k

Jun 26th 2014, 4:35 PM

# all together now

Coillte and Bord na Móna come together in joint venture

They will develop tourist trails, build wind farms and explore using green energy to power electricity stations.

5.8k

Jun 25th 2014, 8:10 AM

# Merger

IMPACT warns Bord na Mona merger would give Coillte a 'weak voice'

The agency is set to merge with Bord na Mona instead of its harvesting rights being sold off.

5.7k

Nov 19th 2013, 12:40 PM

# sustainbility

Recession pushes Laois communities into action on sustainability

The Leaf project has been working for the last three years to get communities in the county working together on all aspects of sustainable development.

7.4k

Aug 11th 2013, 7:45 AM