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Walking the Ballina to Killala Greenway

The Monasteries of the Moy Greenway passes through Belleek Wood, Ballina, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
The Monasteries of the Moy Greenway passes through Belleek Wood, Ballina, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

I took advantage of the lovely early June weather to travel the Monasteries of the Moy Greenway, the walking and cycling route that will link Ballina and Killala when it’s completed.

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Belleek Wood – Mayo’s best forest park

One of the red squirrels introduced to Belleek Wood, Ballina, in 2007, and is one of the the woodland's biggest attractions. Photo: Anthony Hickey
One of the red squirrels introduced to Belleek Wood, Ballina, in 2007, and is one of the the woodland's biggest attractions. Photo: Anthony Hickey

One of my great pleasures when walking in Belleek Wood is seeing the red squirrels at play – just one of the many attractions of the recreational forest park that has brought pleasure to generations of Ballina people.