Category: Trails and Access
The Ballyhoura FAS Outdoor Course which is currently accepting applications and due to start in late September 2012. Ballyhoura Outdoor Recreation Course is a challenging 40 week full time course that provides participants with expert tuition to develop the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the outdoor adventure sector. Based in Kilfinane, […]
Good morning off-roaders! I probably don’t need to tell you that Ireland has tremendous potential for walking, cycling and other outdoor recreation activities, and that wise management is required to deliver quality recreation experiences and long-term benefit. Many of Ireland’s mountains are suffering the effects of erosion, whether through increased recreational activity or natural processes, […]
Please note there are various positions on the Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission up for nomination. Nominations must be received by the Offroad Commission by Saturday 29th September at 1:00pm, any nominations received after this date/time will...
Motions are now being accepted for the 2012 Offroad AGM, any Cycling Ireland members wishing to submit a motion for the upcoming Offroad AGM must do so by email. Please submit your motions via...
There have recently been many reports by recreational users of Ticknock/3Rock mountain of very dangerous incidences happening on a daily basis (sometimes several times in the same day)w here a person (or persons) have...
We’re very happy to welcome a new volunteer onto the Offroad Commission. Aine Conneff has joined as our new Treasurer and will be handling the finances from now on: “I am a qualified accountant...
At a Cycling Ireland Board Meeting on 2/Jul/2012 a Code of Conduct for Cycling Ireland members was approved, this Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Cycling Ireland members. This CoC includes...
Coillte have made their new off-road strategy available on the Coillte Outdoors website. You can view the document here.
This strategy has major implications for mtb access and development around the country so it’s well worth taking the time to …
Coillte’s National Mountain Bike/Off-Road Cycling Strategy As you may be aware, Coillte are in the process of launching their National Mountain Bike Strategy. The strategy has been in development for quite some time and...
To the Mountain Bike Community, and whoever else it may concern: As many of you know, as Access Officer for the Off-road Commission, and prior to that as its Chairman, I have been heavily...