Bridge and Signage Upgrades

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May 172021
 

We have recently received Grant Approval to upgrade the Wooden Bridges and signs within Glenbower Wood.

This is great news as the existing wooden bridges were beginning to get run-down.

This grant will allow us to put in three new bridges. Two will replace the existing timber bridges and one will be a totally new bridge that will cross the river at the site of the old dam. This will connect trailways to the east and west of the river, linking in with the waterfall bridge.

There are three separate bridge designs – click on the name to view a pdf of each design:

Bridge 1 DetailsDownload
Bridge 2 DetailsDownload
Bridge 3 DetailsDownload

This trailway will bring walkers near the old sluicegate structure that was such an iconic part of Glenbower Lake.

The work is ready to go to tender, we’ll keep you posted, and hope to see these bridges in place as soon as possible.

Separately, you may have noticed that there are now a number of tree tags in place, where you can identify a number of different species of tree within Glenbower.

We plan to add these tagged trees to a tree trail.

Finally, we are working on the design of some new signage on trails around the wood. These signs will match in to the existing Coillte templates – they will enhance the visual appeal of the many different trails around the woods.

The calm water at the site where the old dam was breached.
Part of the underlying structure of the old Dam
The Old Sluicegate.

Family Fun Run

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Dec 142017
 

Fancy the idea of getting some fresh air once you have Christmas dinner out of the way?

There will be a family fun-run / walk in Glenbower Woods on Wednesday 27th December at 12PM.

This 5K run/walk is open to all ages and all abilities, and would be a great chance for families to get out and enjoy the beauty of Glenbower Wood while getting some fresh air.

Following the run, refreshments will be served in Greywood Arts Centre.

Cost of entry is €10 for an individual and €20 per family.  All proceeds will be in aid of replacing the wooden bridge that was severely damaged by storm Ophelia.

(Follow the event on Facebook here)

Training For Community Voluteers

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Nov 232015
 

FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

 

Topic 1   Strategic planning for community groups

Topic 2   How to prepare a funding application

Wednesday 2nd December 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm

Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney

 

 

Topic 1   Is your group structure suitable for your needs?

Topic 2   Insurance considerations for community groups

Tuesday 26th January 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm

Ballincollig venue

 

 

For further information or to book a place on these workshops,

contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or noconnell@secad.ie

Heritage in the Woods

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Aug 222015
 

On August 22nd we had a great Heritage day in Glenbower Wood.

There were three events over the course of the day:

A Car-Boot Sale

Orienteering

A Guided Heritage Walk

We were blessed with the weather, and everyone who turned out had a great time.

 

For the Orienteering, there were two courses, One of 3 KM and one of 6.8 KM.

The results were:

For the 3 KM course

  • Cormac O’Regan 51 minutes
  • Cathal Fitzgibbon 42 minutes
  • Andrea & Daniella Hurley 1:10 hours
  • Ellie Walsh, Joe & Cal Cashman 52 minutes

 

For the Long Course:

  • Dermot O’Sullivan 44 minutes
  • Brian Murphy 1:04 hours
  • Kate Walsh 1:51 hours
  • Ali & Callaghan & Sarah Geaney 1:57 hours
  • Helena Cogan 1:54 hours

 

 

 

 

 

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Daniella Hurley Enjoying the Woods

 

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Some happy people after completing the Orienteering

 

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Some of the Stalls for the Car Boot Sale

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Group enjoying the Heritage Talk given by Paudie Lee

Heritage Week Events in Glenbower Wood

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Aug 142015
 

As part of National Heritage Week a number of events will be held in Glenbower Wood on Saturday 22nd of August.

Car Boot Sale 10am – 3pm

Orienteering 1pm (long and short course)

Heritage Walk 2.30pm (starts at old mill)

This fundraiser will go towards the maintenance of the wood, so come along and PLEASE SUPPORT !!

 

Family Orienteering Day

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May 262015
 

On the June Bank Holiday Monday there will be an orienteering event on in the woods.

This will be an open event for competitors of all ages and ability.

Registration will be at 1 PM, and all you need to know will be explained there!

This will be a fundraiser for Glenbower Wood, and your support would be very welcome.

We would like to thank Bishopstown Orienteeering Club for organising this

There is no special gear needed, but just bring suitable footwear for a woodland walk!

 

More Cycling in the woods information

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Apr 222015
 

The section of Glenbower Wood closest to Killeagh village is under the ownership of a local group – Glenbower Wood & Lake.  We maintain this site, and work to develop the section of the woods that is under our care.

There is a much larger part of the woods that extends northwards from the White Bridge, and this is under the control of  Coillte.

As you know, we are looking at developing cycle trails in the wood, and that is the focus of our fundraiser on May Sunday.

Coillte, however, do have a strategy for cycle trails, and we have attached a copy of it. It is our hope that we will be able to work with Coillte and develop cycling as an activity for all in our beautiful wood

Coillte_Off_Road_Cycling_Strategy  (Click to download the PDF file)

May Sunday

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Apr 222015
 

On Sunday 3rd May, there will be the  ‘Music In the Woods’ festival in Glenbower Wood.

There will be a great line-up of musicians, including
  • Bobby Lee with friends,
  • Patsy & Ger
  • James Lee & Friends
  • Brian & Pakie
  • John Hurley
  • and many more.

This year we will partner with a number of Dog Welfare groups and have a ‘Doggy Day’s theme.

Attending will be
  • Irish Therapy Dogs
  • Cork Dog Action Welfare Group
  • Dog Training Cork
  • Paws Grooming
  • Irish Search Dogs
  • Irish Guide Dogs Association

This part will finish with a fun Dog Show Competition, so pop along with your pooch!

 

Other events attending include Spike Island Adventure Group.  There will be plenty of food available with Volcano Pizza, Crepes, Coffees, Ice Creams and a shop.
We may also have some extra attractions for the younger music fans, so keep an eye out.
Admission will be €5 per adult and children are free. The proceeds will go towards building a Family Friendly Bike Trail in the woods (for more information on the bike trail, click here)
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New Cycle Trail

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Apr 222015
 

We have some great news – we are going to develop a family friendly cycle trail within the woods in the area between the playground and the car park.

Have a look at the map below for more details.

Our May Sunday Event (on 3rd May) will be the main fundraiser to get this started – so please support us!

Cycle Trail Map

Updates for the Wood

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Mar 232015
 

The committee for Glenbower Wood & Lake met last Friday night – and we’re able to announce a few things that are coming up for the wood.

Music in the Wood (In aid of a Family Bike Trail)

May Sunday was a great tradition in Killeagh, and we are aiming to revive this old festival.  There will be a  great selection of music -and this year we will have one central stage where we will have a succession of musicians.  There will be a larger selection of food for sale.  This year the proceeds will be in aid of developing a family friendly cycle trail in the area of the woods above the playground.  More details of this are to be confirmed after the Easter Holidays.

 

Orienteering Day

During the June Bank Holiday there will be an orienteering event held.

 

Control of Rhododendron / Laurel

As we reported here, we have a very detailed report outlining how to manage rhododendron and laurel in the wood.

 

Grant Application

We have applied for a grant to fund repairs to the wooden bridge at the earlier part of the woods.  The upper structure of this bridge is timber, and the timber is beginning to deteriorate. Hopefully a successful application will enable this important work to take place.

 

Bike Trails

Glenbower Wood has been on Ordinance Survey maps for many, many years.  So long, in fact, that the wood is considered to be a native Irish Forest. This means that as Coillte harvests commercial timber, they must replant in native Irish species.  One of Coilltes goals in woods such as Glenbower is to develop the woods amenity potential.  To this end we are planning to work with Coillte to develop cycle trails along the full length of Glenbower.

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