Woodland in Ballymacool Town Park At the upper end of Ballymacool Town Park you will discover a beautiful native woodland which a huge variety of trees and plants The woodland is reached by entering from the town park paths; there are various pathways once within the woods – a fantastic playground for young and old! […]
Grass Roof on Town Council Building The town council offices are known locally as ‘The Grasshouse’ or ‘The Grasshoose’ or ‘The Grass-Roof’ and were designed by Donegal-based Antoin MacGabhann Architects Grass or ‘green’ roofs are a contributor to greater biodiversity. Although plants are the most visible species on green roofs, they also house insects and invertebrates.
Biodiversity Resources Welcome. This is an area we are working to develop as biodiversity related resources are provided to us by groups in Letterkenny. These resources will be suitable for adults and children. Children’s Section This booklet was produced by Emma Carr 1st Letterkenny Scouts & Caolan Boyle 5th Donegal Errigal County – both winners of
Special Areas of Biodiversity We are very lucky to have natural areas of biodiversity in Letterkenny, especially in our parklands, hedgerows and alongside road pathways We are in the process of highlighting these special areas of Biodiversity by using signage. When you see the sign, please respect the area by not littering as it is
Tree Planting The following semi mature trees will be planted through the Letterkenny parks and Open Spaces for 2020 Kiltoy roundabout green areas1 x Acer cap. Aureum and 4x Acer Plat. Crimson King Letterkenny Town park7 x Quercus robor and 2 x Prunus Avium. Kiltoy roundabout green areas16 x Tillia Cordata Green Spire Ballymacool park1
Ballymacool Town Park Wild Flower Project Letterkenny parks section is developing a wild flower project for the Ballymacool town park to begin in Autumn 2020 in the upper area of the park. This park is located just outside of Letterkenny, has great car parking, a large play area and adjacent multi-use games area for children, picnic
Wildflower Meadow Development Wildflower Meadow in Sentry Hill This project is at the early stages of planning. In the meantime there are various areas where the grass is not being cut to promote natural wildflower growth. The aim is to develop this wildflower meadow in Sentry Hill over a 3-5 year period.
Biodiversity Map This map details the Biodiversity areas of interest in Letterkenny. Any areas you’d like to add? If you have any additional areas you would like us to add, please get in touch. Contact Us
