Wants Rochfortbridge looped walk developed

At the March meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Cllr Denis Leonard asked that the authority work with Bord na Móna and the Rochfortbridge Community Loop Walk group on development of a bog walk in the Rahanine area in Rochfortbridge.

“This has the potential to be the Mount Lucas or the Lough Boora of Westmeath,” he stated.

Cllr Leonard suggested that the director of services meet with Bord na Móna in order to look at any way Westmeath County Council can support the project.

“It will benefit all the way from Kinnegad to Kilbeggan,” he added.

The written response to Cllr Leonard’s request stated that the Community Development Section is supportive of community groups in terms of guidance and advice in relation to ongoing and proposed projects.

It went on to say that Rahanine Group has been approved for funding of €2,400 for directional signage under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, Measure 1 in 2021.

At the same meeting, Cllr Leonard asked if a local improvement scheme (LIS) or another appropriate scheme could be used to give better access to the county council graveyard at Griffinstown, Kinnegad. The response was that if the local group submit an LIS application, it will be considered.

Parking outside Bagnall’s

Cllr Leonard also requested an update on the installation of planters on the footpath outside Bagnall’s in Rochfortbridge to stop illegal parking.

The written response stated that planters can be considered in conjunction with Rochfortbridge Tidy Towns, but that the district is awaiting further correspondence from that committee.