Action demanded at ‘broken neglected' Laois beauty spot
Slieve Blooms location popular with families in summer
Seats and a bridge are broken at the littered neglected catholes in the Slieve Bloom according to a public representative who wants Laois County Council to take action.
Cllr Seamus McDonald, Fianna Fáil, raised the issue at a recent meeting with officials and fellow council members. He tabled a motion calling on Laols County Council to upgrade the amenity area at the catholes, Rosenallis.
While he complimented the local authority on the ‘trojan’ work expanding parking at Glenbarrow Falls, he insisted that the Catholes is in need of short and long-term attention.
“The catholes is a great amenity area as it attracts a lot of swimmers and picnickers during the summer. In recent times it has been neglected. The bridge is broken, the seats are broken and litter is thrown there also. I am appealing to the council to give attention to this area,” he said.
He said some work should be done before the end of the year.
Cllr Paddy Bracken backed his party colleague.
“It’s a great facility but it’s in a state of disrepair. I hope we can clean it up,” he said.
Cllr Conor Bergin, Fine Gael, also called for action. He complimented the Slieve Bloom Association on work done. He asked if a funding application had been made for funding under the outdoor recreation fund.
The issue was highlighted at a recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District.